Forward Focus Programme (Suitable for Qualified Counsellors)

Very Limited Spaces - Contact us at support@serenityselfcare.org.uk to book on this workshop.

You’ve worked hard to become a counsellor — now it’s time to step into practice with clarity, support, and purpose.

Whether you’re newly qualified or returning after a break, the Serenity Forward Focus Programme is designed to help you build confidence, refine your skills, and find your unique voice in the counselling profession.

What You’ll Explore

Core Counselling Skills
Strengthen your foundation with practical tools for real-world counselling: communication, note-taking, assessments, outcome tracking, self-care, and boundaries.

Emotional Strength & Resilience
Learn how to manage emotional load, prevent burnout, and stay grounded — especially when working with trauma or high-intensity clients.

Guided Mentorship
Access support from experienced therapists who understand the realities of early practice. You’ll be encouraged, challenged, and championed.

What You’ll Gain

• Confidence in your skills and approach
• Clarity about your professional direction
• A supportive community of peers and mentors
• Emotional resilience and balance in your work life
• Renewed energy and excitement for your counselling career

Step into the next chapter of your career — fully supported, fully seen, and forward focused.

Facilitated by Gina Chelton

Gina is an experienced and compassionate psychotherapist and clinical supervisor with over 17 years of practice. She brings warmth, insight, and depth to her work and is the founder of Serenity. Throughout her career, Gina has also set up and managed therapy services across a range of settings and continues to support organisations in developing safe, effective, and client-centred therapeutic provision.

Book your place now.
This isn’t just training — it’s your professional springboard.

Investment & Options:

• £150 for the comprehensive 2-day programme
• £190 for the 2-day programme plus a 1-hour 1:1 mentoring/coaching session to personalise your growth

Training Dates:

Thursdays 28^th August and 4^th September - 10am – 4pm

In Person Training

Venue:

Serenity Self Care & Wellbeing Ltd
Holker House, Railway Road
Darwen, BB3 2RG

Can’t make these dates? No problem! Just get in touch — we’re happy to explore options to fit your schedule for future sessions.

Please note: Courses are non-refundable once booked. However, if something unexpected arises, we’ll do our best to accommodate you in another session or future programme (subject to availability). A minimum number of participants is required to run each course.