Certificate of Christian Counselling

Waverley Certificate of Christian Counselling
Nov 2010 - Aug 2011

Download a 2010–2011 dates/fees schedule.

Many people struggle with problems in their lives … addictions, depression, stress, relationship breakdowns, abuse, and much else besides.

The exciting thing is that people can be helped to move forward and to discover the freedom to grow into all that God wants them to be. If you have a heart to help those who struggle, then this course offers excellent training in the skills and insight that you need.

CWR has been a pioneer of biblical pastoral care and counselling training for more than 30 years. Thousands of people have trained with CWR and are now using their skills and gifts to help others.

Our courses are led by recognised university lecturers and highly experienced counselling practitioners. All the training is firmly based on a Christian worldview which integrates a biblical theory of personality with insights from the best contemporary counselling models and practice.

The Waverley Certificate of Christian Counselling is a part-time course and forms Year 1 of CWR's 4/5 year part-time, stepped BA programme in Counselling, validated by Roehampton University*.

The following study options are open to you:

You may choose to apply for the one-year Certificate of Christian Counselling, as a stand alone course. On successful completion you will qualify for the Waverley Certificate of Christian Counselling award, an internal Waverley award. You may then decide to further your training and progress to the next level in the BA degree programme, or you may decide to finish your studies at this point.

You may apply at the outset to study to further levels in the degree programme, towards the following university-validated awards:

Years 1 and 2: Certificate of Higher Education (Cert Ed)*

Years 1 - 3: Diploma of Higher Education (Dip Ed)*

Years 1 - 4/5: BA Honours degree (BA Hons)*

Click here to view CWR's BA in Counselling.

You can also study the Certificate of Christian Counselling course at London School of Theology. Click here to view details.

The Waverley Certificate of Christian Counselling course (Year 1) will equip you with:

A comprehensive biblical and theological perspective that will act as a framework for understanding people
A coherent counselling model that emerges from biblical truth
Personal insight which will impact your life and those you are called to serve
A range of pastoral and counselling skills.

The course includes the following modules:

Counselling Theory & the Waverley Model of Counselling

An introduction to the Biblical theory of man made in the image of God and the relevance of Scripture for defining the development of human personality. Recognition of the five areas of human functioning: physical, emotional, volitional, rational and spiritual.

An appreciation of the historical roots, fundamental theory and process of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic and Person Centred Therapy and the analysis of the interaction between these and the Waverley model.

An overview of the significance of human development and behaviour set within a Biblical framework and related to the Waverley model.

Counselling Skills & Practice

Training and practice in a wide range of skills for each phase of the Waverley counselling model and developing the ability to give and receive feedback.

Understanding people and individual issues from the perspective of the five areas of functioning. The practice and development of counselling skills using the Waverley model through triplet work and simulated counselling sessions.

Personal and Professional Development

The importance of self-awareness, supervision, ethical and legal procedures, and the recording of both case studies and a professional practice log. Group work, process groups and the comparison of personal stories to God's own story.

Course Recognition

This course is an Association of Christian Counsellors (ACC) Level 3 training course. It is also recognised by The Counselling Society.

The course will prepare students to work towards applying for accreditation with The Counselling Society (CS), Association of Christian Counsellors (ACC) or The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) subject to their criteria being fulfilled.

The course contact hours may, at the discretion of these bodies, be counted towards meeting the training hours for accreditation purposes.Candidates for accreditation must note that they will also have to meet all other criteria.

Venue - Waverley Abbey House

Waverley Abbey House is CWR's training centre and is situated 2 miles from the town of Farnham, in Surrey.

Waverley provides an excellent standard of accommodation, amenities, good food and comfort, in an idyllic location.

The house and grounds offer a wonderful environment for learning and personal reflection. Accommodation is shared, each bedroom having en suite facilities.

If you would prefer your own bedroom, you may choose to be non-residential – your lunches and evening meals would still be provided for you at Waverley. Email us for a list of local bed and breakfast contacts.

Waverley Abbey House, Waverley Lane, Farnham, Surrey GU9 8EP, UK

Tel: 01252 784731 Email: training@cwr.org.uk

Course Leader

Irene Davies
BA Honours in Theology and Counselling, MHM, MBACP

Irene tutors at both Waverley and London School of Theology. She has a home-based private counselling practice and is a Counselling Supervisor. She originally trained as a nurse and a Midwife and worked in the NHS for twenty years, predominantly in Midwifery Service Management with latter responsibility for Maternity Service Reform. She has a Masters Degree in Health Management.

Alongside Irene, the course will be taught by a team of lecturers and counselling practitioners who bring a high level of experience, expertise and professionalism.

Course Dates

Wed-Sun 17-21 Nov 2010 (2pm Wed - 4.30pm Sun)

Plus 9 Weekends: 17-19 Dec 2010; 14-16 Jan 2011; 11-13 Feb 2011; 11-13 Mar 2011; 15-17 Apr 2011; 20-22 May 2011; 17-19 Jun 2011; 15-17 Jul 2011; 12-14 Aug 2011 (Weekend Times: 4.30pm Fri – 4.30pm Sun)

Course Fee

Paid in advance: £3580* Residential; £3180* Non-residential

Paid in 10 monthly instalments: £3680* Residential; £3280* Non-residential

Plus £50 admin fee on application

NB: A non-refundable deposit of £500 will be required once your place is confirmed.

Ideal for

Those involved in pastoral care who are seeking to be better equipped; those sensing a calling to become professional counsellors; those in Christian ministry; those in caring professions and many others.

Feedback

Quotes from previous students:

'It's been awesome. It's been all that I expected and more. I have been ministered to, equipped and stretched beyond my expectations.'
'Very biblical, very enriching, very grounded in reality, very high quality.'
'All the sessions had a deep impact intellectually and emotionally.'
'The openness of the tutors, willingness to share their experiences and their hearts, is so encouraging and adds a significant level of depth to the whole course.'
'Practising the counselling was scary but a fabulous learning exercise and good to be stretched.'

Joining the Course

Entry requirements You should be able to demonstrate a heart for counselling and have some experience as an effective listener. You should be able to undertake the reading and written assignments associated with the course.

Background reading Students will be required to read a number of books during the course. An initial reading list will be provided following acceptance on the course.

Study and assessments Students will be required to undertake between 50–60 hours personal study associated with each module, which will include reading and submitting written assignments. In addition, students are assessed on each module by a short written or practical examination. A schedule of these will be supplied at the start of the course.

Attendance Apart from extenuating circumstances, students need to attend all course sessions. 100% attendance is required for students to qualify for the full awards. The ministers of applicants' churches should be prepared to release students from additional commitments during their studies.

Personal counselling It is a requirement of the course that each student receives 15 hours of personal counselling (this is not covered in the course fees).

Counselling Training Open Afternoon - Sat 11 September 2010, 2-5pm

Join us for this FREE Open Afternoon - an opportunity to help you decide if counselling training is for you and to hear about the Waverley Certificate of Christian Counselling and the new BA programme in Counselling. Click here to view further details and book your place.

How to Apply

Please complete the application form (see below to download) and return to the Admissions Officer (with the appropriate application fee and 2 passport-sized photographs). You will also find a reference form which you should pass to your church leader to complete and send direct to us.

Download an application form.

This course is often oversubscribed, so we strongly recommend that you apply as soon as possible. The closing date is 30 September.

All prospective students will be interviewed in person.

If you would like to apply for the degree programme, please call CWR's Admissions Officer on 01252 784719 for further details.

We reserve the right to refuse registration to anyone whom we consider to be unsuitable for any course. We also reserve the right to cancel a course due to unforeseen circumstances, or low numbers.

Prior Training

We recommend you complete the five-day 'Introduction to Biblical Counselling' course before embarking on the Certificate course. The Introduction course gives you an excellent foundation and is a way of testing your calling to go further.

However, you do have the option of starting straight onto this Certificate course. If you are in any doubt, please don't hesitate to call the Admissions Officer on 01252 784731.

Proposed Government Regulation of Counselling and Psychotherapy

For updates on the proposed government regulation of counsellors and psychotherapists, visit the Health Professions Council (HPC) website. Download their 6 July 2009 paper in PDF format.

A meeting of the HPC Professional Liaison Group (PLG) took place on 12 May 2010. It has been agreed that the PLG will meet from September 2010 to February 2011 to seek further consultation.