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INTRODUCTORY CERTIFICATE IN COUNSELLING SKILLS:


DECOLONISING THERAPEUTIC PRACTICE

28th Jan to 15th April 2025



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DECOLONISING THERAPY BLOG

A BLOG THAT ACCOMPANIES THE INTRODUCTORY CERTIFICATE IN COUNSELLING SKILLS:
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DECOLONISING THERAPY BLOG

A BLOG THAT ACCOMPANIES THE INTRODUCTORY CERTIFICATE IN COUNSELLING SKILLS:
DECOLONISING THERAPEUTIC PRACTICE

 * Overview
 * Outline
 * Fees
 * FAQs

The course is a thirty-eight-hour online counselling skills certificate.
Specifically, the focus is on gaining competence in working with people with a
legacy of European domination, such as slavery and colonialism, primarily within
the British context. The course is open to all. Over 10 weeks, you will learn
about listening in a skilled way which is often an important step in finding
solutions to relational difficulties in the workplace and in personal life. The
course is also a preparation for training as a counsellor or psychotherapist and
developing supportive frameworks and relationships for your potential journey
into the Eurocentric world of the therapy profession.



The main sessions are in-person, with tutorials and self-reflection groups
taking place online.








FEEDBACK

> It was an experience that was everything I could have asked for and more. In
> my humble opinion, this space should be the blueprint for learning spaces
> across the spectrum of education.

> The Decolonising Therapy Introductory Counselling Course enhanced my ability
> to integrate anti-racist and intersectional principles into my counselling
> practice. Through a blend of experiential learning, reflection, and core
> skills development, this course facilitated a deep journey of self-discovery
> and allowed for the safe exploration of my own experiences of oppression. As a
> result, I feel better equipped to understand and address the impact of these
> experiences within the helping process, ensuring that structural inequalities
> are actively addressed in my practice. The course exemplifies how to deliver
> culturally attuned and responsive mental health support to Black and global
> majority communities. Throughout this journey, I experienced a powerful sense
> of collective appreciation, shared learning, and belonging across our diverse
> learning community—transcending race, culture, social identity, and
> intersectionality. This was an empowering experience, made possible by the
> phenomenal facilitators who inspired and expertly guided us every step of the
> way.

> I am still digesting our experience. I feel grateful and inspired by what we
> have lived together. I am thankful to Eugene, Jasminder, Dionne, Dennis,
> Robert and Anvita for your labour of love and justice. I also want to
> acknowledge others who have come before us and have helped shape this
> important course throughout the years, decades, and centuries. Our group,
> including our ancestors, children and communities, was phenomenal. I will
> remember every single one of us.


ABOUT THE COURSE

Basic overview and requirements

The course is a thirty-eight-hour online counselling skills certificate.
Specifically, this and further qualifications focus on gaining competence in
working with people with a legacy of European domination, such as slavery and
colonialism, primarily within the British context.

There is a focus on developing counselling skills and increasing self-awareness.
This course emphasises an experiential style of learning. Central to counselling
skills practice is the idea that to understand the experience of another person,
you must first understand your own. The course is structured so that students
learn not only from what is taught but also by actively engaging in exercises.
Much of the learning is in small groups, and there is an emphasis on students,
where appropriate, sharing and reflecting on their own experiences. 

Counselling skills can help you gain insight into how to deal effectively and
helpfully with people who are distressed, or you may find challenging. These
skills can be useful at work and in your personal life. You will practice basic
counselling skills, such as how to accurately reflect back what a person is
saying, summarising, and asking open-ended questions. 

You will also learn about the skill of ‘active listening’

 * being with a person and at the same time being able to step back 
 * the ability to be with a person without introducing your own agenda
 * to accept on their terms what they are saying, and at the same time to be
   genuine yourself.




LEARNING STYLES AND NEURODIVERSE NEEDS

We strive to make our course materials and teaching methods inclusive and
accessible to all learners, including those with different learning styles and
neurodiverse needs.




AIMS

 * Learning basic core counselling skills and theory, including the impact of
   oppression.
 * Exploring the damage from the legacy of British slavery, colonialism
 * Linking the social, cultural, economic and political context to psychological
   suffering.
 * Empowering students to find their voice within their racial, ethnic and
   cultural identity.
 * To begin exploring how counselling can lead to healing and well-being.
 * To bring an ancestral, spiritual and collective focus to healing.
 * Recognition that oppression is a significant factor contributing to people’s
   distress
 * Working intersectionally on our multiple identities.
 * Exploring the theories of African, South Asian and Caribbean practitioners.




CORE ATTITUDES AND SKILLS

 * Developing awareness of oppression and the psychological dynamics
 * Developing a capacity for empathic responses
 * Identifying and responding to the impact of oppression
 * Identifying and responding to the trauma of racism

The certificate in counselling skills begins the process of lifetime learning
and healing.




COURSE CONTENT

Each session will be made up of three parts: theory, practice and
self-development. In the theory seminar, you will learn about counselling skills
and some key ideas in counselling theory. In the practice section, you will
divide into small groups where you will practice these skills, usually with one
person in the role of listener, one as a client and one or two as observers to
give feedback. For personal development, there will be what is called an
experiential group. This is an opportunity to explore your own response to the
course, your interactions with other people and, where appropriate, the process
of the group itself. This learning process can happen at any point in the
workshop, but the experiential group is a place where this can be explored in
more depth.




ASSESSMENT

 * Reflective learning journals
 * An individual student presentation
 * A final reflective tutorial




COURSE TUTORS

Jasminder Bahia and Dionne St. Hill

Self-reflection group facilitator: Dennis L Carney




WHO IS IT FOR

The Introductory Certificate in Counselling Skills: Decolonising Therapeutic
Practice is open to those who:

 * wish to learn more about what Counselling is within the context of
   decolonising therapeutic practice.
 * want to use Counselling Skills at work or in private life, including
   teachers, social workers and others in the helping professions.
 * are thinking about becoming a counsellor, psychotherapist or counselling
   psychologist. 
 * have some awareness about the dynamics of oppression and privilege, including
   awareness of white privilege.

The course will prioritise individuals from the global majority who are new to
counselling so that they make up the majority of the attendees. 




ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

This is an open-access course. You do not need particular qualifications or work
experience to attend this course. Undertaking counselling training at any level
can be a psychologically as well as intellectually demanding process. Personal
qualities we are looking for in trainees include:

 * Openness to forming and maintaining therapeutic relationships with others.
 * The ability to engage in experiential learning.
 * A willingness to tolerate difference
 * The capacity to develop empathy
 * The ability to reflect on experiences.
 * Openness to feedback from tutors and peers.

This requires a degree of psychological robustness. Having had a mental health
diagnosis or difficulty in the past is not necessarily a barrier to training;
however, we do need to consider whether there is a danger of the training
exacerbating mental health problems in applicants. For this reason, we may ask
about mental health during the application process, and BAATN reserves the right
to decline admission to applicants whom we assess would not, at this time, be
able to benefit from this course or for whom it might be too unsettling.




BASIC STRUCTURE

 * 38hrs in total that will include theory of counselling, legacy and dynamics
   of oppression, group process, basic listening skills and practice
 * Complete a weekly reflective journal and an individual presentation




AWARD 

To receive a certificate of learning, students must meet the following
requirements: attend at least 80% of the course sessions, complete a reflective
journal, give an individual presentation, and demonstrate evidence of taking a
psychological journey through the training course.

Students who have not met the criteria above will receive a letter of attendance
only at the end of the course.




OTHER  

 * As part of the application process, applicants are required to submit a
   reference from someone who has known them personally or professionally for at
   least two years.
 * Additionally, an interview will be conducted to assess the applicant’s
   ability to work effectively in a group setting and to ensure that they
   understand the expectations of the course.




CAREER PROSPECTS

In a work situation, you are often faced with a problem that does not require
just a practical solution. The ability to listen in a skilled way that enables a
person to talk about an issue is often an important first step in finding a
solution. This Introductory Course will both teach you these skills and allow
you to practice them so you feel confident to use them in the workplace. The
skills you will learn on this course can be part of your ongoing CPD programme.




VENUE

The course will be run entirely online. 




FURTHER TRAINING 

This course is a first step that acts as a gateway and a preparation for other
training.

Further BAATN courses will be available in the future as below. Register your
interest to attend.



 * Intermediate Certificate – intermediate level course leading on from
   certificate level (60 hrs.)
 * Advance Certificate – intermediate level course leading on from certificate
   level (150 hrs.)
 * Diploma Course – the course will run over two years with 200 hours in each
   training year. The diploma will be developed to meet the criteria of a
   recognised registering body, (such as BACP) so students can apply to register
   as qualified professional members on completion (400 hrs.)


FEES

£395




TERMS AND CONDITIONS 

Once you receive a conditional offer of a place on our Introductory Certificate
in Counselling Skills: Decolonising Therapeutic Practice course, you have 21
days to pay your course fee in full by bank transfer. After that deadline, if
your place has not been secured by paying your fee in full, your conditional
offer will be automatically moved to our waiting list.




TRANSFERS

Students who have secured their place on a course and can no longer attend it
are permitted to transfer their place once to another Introductory Certificate
in Counselling Skills: Decolonising Therapeutic Practice course, as long as we
are able to fill their place (please note: places are subject to availability).




REFUNDS 

Should you withdraw from your course 14 days prior to the start date or within
the 14-day period and we can fill your place, we will refund your course fee in
full. Should you withdraw after commencing the course, there is no refund.


APPLICATION ENQUIRIES



Can I still apply if I’ve missed the deadline?

It is always worth contacting admissions baatntherapyincolour@gmail.com to see
if we have places still available, even if you have missed the deadline.

What happens after I have applied?

Your application will be reviewed, and if it passes this initial screening, you
will be invited for an interview. If you are accepted, you will be sent a
contract to confirm your place on the course. Your application is complete once
we have received your reference.

Do I need to prepare anything for the interview?

The purpose of the interview is for the tutors to assess your suitability for
the course. It is also an opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have
regarding the training. Please be prepared to elaborate on anything you may have
included in your application. The interview will explore your capacity for
self-awareness and self-reflection, as well as your academic abilities. It is
important that we are sure that you are sufficiently robust emotionally to
undertake the training, so it will be searching.

Is the course suitable for someone who has not done counselling before? 

The course focuses on developing counselling skills and increasing
self-awareness, making it suitable for those new to counselling training.

Is the course suitable for someone who has completed some training or is
qualified?

The skills taught in the course will empower students to find their voice within
their racialised, ethnic, and cultural identities. Those who have already
completed training will also benefit from this context.

How many students are in a class?

We aim to have around 16 students in the class.

Can I still apply if I have had a mental health issue in the past?

Having had a mental health diagnosis or problem in the past is not necessarily a
barrier to training, and some people are able to train whilst managing a level
of ongoing difficulty; however, we do need to carefully consider whether there
is a danger of the training exacerbating mental health problems in applicants.
We also need to consider the well-being of any current or future clients. For
this reason, we will ask about mental health during the application process, and
BAATN reserves the right to refuse admission to applicants whom we judge would
not, at this time, be able to benefit from our training.

What level of English do I need to study on the course?

Students must be competent in the English language; [we normally require Grade C
GCSE or an equivalent qualification]. If English is not your first language, you
will need to demonstrate a capacity to study in English.

Is this an accredited training?

This training is not accredited. Participants will receive a certificate of
learning. The course is intended to teach active listening in the context of
working with people who have a legacy of European domination and as a taster for
further training, such as an accredited course.

How long does it take to qualify as a counsellor or psychotherapist?

It could take at least four to five years. If you haven’t done any training in
counselling/psychotherapy before, you will need to start with the Foundation
certificate course.




COURSE DATES AND TIMES

January 2025

This upcoming course will start on the 28 January 2025 and end on the 15
April 2025.

The course consists of 10 teaching units on Tuesday evenings from 6:15 p.m. to
9:15 p.m. and four self-reflection groups on Wednesday from 6:15 p.m. to 8:15
p.m.

There is a final one-to-one tutorial on Tuesday, 22 April 2025.

FULL COURSE DATES

 * Unit 1 – Tue, 28 Jan 2025
 * Self-reflection group 1 – Wed, 29 Jan 2025
 * Unit 2 – Tue, 4 Feb 2025
 * Unit 3 – Tue, 11 Feb 2025
 * Unit 4 – Tue, 18 Feb 2025
 * Self-reflection group 2 – Wed, 19 Feb 2025
 * Unit 5 – Tue, 25 Feb 2025
 * Two-week break
 * Unit 6 – Tue, 18 Mar 2025
 * Unit 7 – Tue, 25 Mar 2025
 * Self-reflection group 3 – Wed, 26 Mar 2025
 * Unit 8 – Tue, 1 Apr 2025
 * Unit 8 – Tue, 8 Apr 2025
 * Self-reflection group 4 – Wed, 9 Apr 2025
 * Unit 10 – Tue, 15 Apr 2025
 * Final Online one-to-one 15 min Tutorial – Tue, 22 Apr 2025

CREATING A SAFE ONLINE ENVIRONMENT

It is important to create as safe a space as possible for all participants. To
achieve this, we need participants to observe the following:

 1. Choose a Private Space: Ensure you are in a quiet area without interruptions
    from partners, housemates, children, or pets. Please avoid joining from your
    car.
 2. Space to move: There will be invitations to move around, so ensure the room
    you are in is not too crapped.
 3. Video Presence: Participants must be visible via video; audio-only
    attendance is not permitted.
 4. Use a Tablet or Computer: Please log in from a tablet or computer so that we
    can get the best view of each other and pay full attention to the process.
    Avoid using a smartphone.
 5. Be Punctual: Arriving late disrupts the process for everyone, so please make
    sure to log in on time.
 6. Stay on the Call: Remain on the Zoom call throughout the session, switching
    off your video and microphone only during breaks.


COURSE TUTORS 

JASMINDER BAHIA

Course Tutor

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DIONNE ST. HILL

Course Tutor

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DENNIS L CARNEY

Self-reflection group facilitator

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VENUE

The course will be run entirely online. 


HOW TO APPLY

Download the Application Form

Complete the Application Form, then attach it to the online submission form.

Please ensure each section of the Application Form is fully completed in order
for your application to be considered for this course. 

Deadline for applications 14th Jan 2025

If you have any further questions, please see our FAQs page above or email
admissions baatntherapyincolour@gmail.com 



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