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Workshop outlines and speaker biographies
Workshop outlines and speaker biographies
25 February 2012
Workshop Session 1: 10.00 - 11.15
1. 'Developing a career in counselling/psychotherapy'
Do you know where you are going and how to get there? This workshops explores your professional options and career pathways, touching upon previous skills, qualifications, CPD and experience to develop a fit-for-purpose, professional portfolio.
Elspeth Schwenk
Elspeth Schwenk D.Psych, MSc. Counselling-Psychotherapy, Post Grad. Dip in Workplace Counselling, PG Cert. in Supervision, B.A. is a Senior MBACP Accredited Counsellor and Supervisor (Independent Practice) and has specialised in 1-1 and group workplace counselling/coaching supervision. Exploring the scope of portfolio/affiliate work prompted Doctoral research regarding practitioner career development. Previously on the ACW Executive, and now on the BACP Board of Governors, Elspeth remains committed to enabling practitioners to become professionally equipped and fit for purpose relevant to the context of their work.
Patti Wallace
Patti Wallace is Lead Advisor, University and College Counselling, for BACP. In this part-time post, she is responsible for representing BACP to counselling services in universities and colleges across the UK, and for informing and campaigning on issues that affect counselling provision within the Further and Higher Education sectors through BACP to academic, government and other relevant stakeholders.
Patti has had over 30 years experience in the counselling and mental health field. She has worked as a counsellor/psychotherapist, counselling service manager and clinical supervisor in the voluntary sector, the NHS, Higher Education and in private practice. She has been an academic for 15 years: lecturer, author, director and external examiner of postgraduate counselling and occupational psychology programmes at a number of universities.
In addition to her work for BACP, Patti currently lectures in postgraduate counselling and provides student counselling at the University of Worcester; provides clinical supervision to the counselling service of the London Fire Brigade and works as an organisational consultant for a number of colleges and universities.
2. 'Navigating a career in children and young people's counselling'
This session will explore the essential elements needed to embark upon a career in children and young people's counselling. This will include an exploration of training and supervision needs, the important differential between child and adolescent work. What are employers and service commissioners looking for in children and young people's counsellors? Consideration of the unique relationship element with client's parents that only comes with children and young people's counselling work. Investigate the need for a willingness to work in multi-agency settings and how this can impact upon the fundamental work of counsellors.
*This session is suitable for all students*
Sally Ingram
Sally Ingram, a former CCYP executive member, is Director of Counselling for the University of Durham; she is a qualified supervisor, adult, child and adolescent counsellor. She has experience of teaching counselling to Post Grad Diploma Level and specialises in young people's counselling issues. She has worked therapeutically with children and young people for nearly 20 years and is passionate about ensuring counsellors are fully equipped to work effectively with children and young people.
3. 'Ethical issues that occur when you begin your professional practice'
By the end of the workshop participants will have considered ethical aspects to beginning professional work
- With clients
- With agencies
- For yourself as counsellor
- When things go wrong!
John Eatock
John Eatock has many years of experience as a counsellor in private practice, the NHS, and with voluntary agencies. He has been a University lecturer, is an external examiner, consultant and trainer and has written many articles and made contributions to various journals and publications. John is the supervisor of the BACP Ethical Information Team and was formerly the BACP Lead Advisor working in healthcare and pastoral and spiritual care.
Kathleen Daymond
John will be presenting this workshop in conjunction with Kathleen Daymond Project Manager, Professional Ethics and Legal Services, whose experience is working with members and clients ethical dilemmas in relation to the Ethical Framework. Kathleen joined BACP in 2001 in the Information Services department, spent four years as deputy Manager and was appointed as Manager for Ethics Services in April last year and will now be utilising her 10 years' experience of Ethics within her new role.
4. 'Research: Why do we need it and how do we do it?'
This session aims to provide a rationale as to why research is important to our profession. It will describe the main types of research and the kinds of questions each of these types of enquiry can address. There will be ample opportunity for delegates to discuss their experience of and thoughts about undertaking research. The types of support needed by students to engage in research will be discussed and the facilities made available by BACP's Research Department will be described.
Andy Hill
Andy Hill is Head of Research at BACP. He has 30 years' experience as a lecturer and is an accredited counsellor. His publications include two systematic reviews, Counselling Older People and Counselling in Primary Care, together with a number of related papers. He has played a key role in establishing counselling within the IAPT programme and works part-time as a counsellor in primary care.
*Suitable for anyone thinking about or planning a research project*
5. 'Where next? Stepping stones to accreditation'
If you are nearing the end of your training and considering accreditation as a way to maximise your career prospects, this workshop will help you to identify what evidence to accumulate and how to go about the process. There will be an opportunity to assess your present position and put your own questions to an accreditation assessor.
The workshop will address the following:
- Why become an accredited counsellor/psychotherapist?
- Where to begin?
- What evidence is needed?
- Accreditation myths, hints & tips
- Where to next?
*This workshop is most relevant to students in their final year of training but may also interest second years.*
Margaret Bazely
Margaret Bazely is a BACP Accreditation Assessor of individuals, supervisors, counselling courses and counselling services. She has an independent training, therapy and supervision practice. A former Executive member of APSCC, she specialises in pastoral counselling. She works part-time as a Further Education College Chaplain and runs courses for listeners, counsellors and supervisors in faith communities. One of the ‘Good Life' generation, she keeps chickens and an allotment in her Norfolk home.
6. 'The nuts and bolts of applying for a post as a counsellor'
From training to work: A session about preparing to enter the job market as a newly qualified counsellor; Opportunities and pitfalls.
By the end of the session participants will have:
- Discussed the opportunities in the job market
- Been given information on completing application forms
- Taken part in the interviewing process
- Looked (briefly) at the merits of employment -v- self employment
This is an interactive session and delegates are encouraged to contribute to the discussion and to participate in an interview scenario.
*Most suitable for those about to qualify, but this should not stop anyone attending if they wish to*
Pat Seber
Pat Seber is a counsellor, supervisor and trainer. She has worked in a number of settings including education, third sector, private practice and as a manager in the NHS. She was Chair of FHCP (now BACP Healthcare) and currently works as a consultant to BACP on workforce issues, especially issues relating to employment and the terms and conditions of service for counsellors employed in the NHS and its associated organisations.
Workshop Session 2: 11:45 - 13:00
1. 'Preparing for supervision. How to get the most out of it'
What is supervision for? How do you prepare for it? This session considers what steps you might take to get the most out of your supervision, whatever the format (group or individual). Participants will be asked to reflect on their own experience of supervision. This material will be treated confidentially.
*This session is suitable for students at any and all stages of their professional development, provided they are seeing clients.*
Sally Despenser
Sally Despenser is a senior accredited counsellor and supervisor. She has worked and supervised in many different settings. She has written a number of BACP online CPD learning modules, including one on supervision.
2. 'The business of independent practice' TBC
Open up discussion about hopes and expectations for private practice, looking at the prospects realistically, good points, bad points, financial rewards, costs incurred and self care.
John Crew
John Crew is a senior accredited counsellor and accredited supervisor who has run his own private practice since the late 90's following many years in the voluntary sector. He has a diploma in counselling and an MA in counselling and psychotherapy training and supervision. For many years part of his practice has involved lecturing and has taught students up to Diploma level. He is now semi retired and is a member of the BACP divisional executive for the Association of Independent Practitioners.
Susan Utting-Simon
Susan Utting-Simon is a Senior Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist and Senior Accredited Supervisisor of Individuals. She has many years experience in the voluntary sector, managing crisis services and children & young people's counselling services. She now works in private practice in Leeds, providing therapy and supervision for individuals and groups. She has a particular interest in working with young people, complex mental health problems and trans-cultural counselling. She is also a member of the AIP Executive Committee.
3. 'Counselling careers and core modalities; good bedfellows'
This workshop will explore how the core modality counsellors have been trained in fits within the working world of counselling. Can counsellors find secure long-term employment irrespective of the modality they have been trained in? How do counsellors successfully adapt and grow from their chosen modality to increase their employability? What can counsellors do when employers ask them to deviate from their chosen modality? What are the options for counsellors who wished to remain true to their core modality?
*This session is suitable for all students*
Sally Ingram
Sally Ingram is Director of Counselling for the University of Durham; she is a qualified counsellor and supervisor. She has managed charitable and statutory counselling services for over 10 years and is keen to ensure student counsellors are fully equipped for the counselling career ahead of them.
4. 'Developing a career in counselling/psychotherapy'
Repeat of workshop in session one. Please see details above.
5. 'Where next? Stepping stones to accreditation'
Repeat of workshop in session one. Please see details above.
6. 'The nuts and bolts of applying for a post as a counsellor'
Repeat of workshop in session one. Please see details above.
Workshop Session 3: 14:00 - 15:15
1. 'The supervisory relationship. Some of the things which help and/or hinder'
This session considers some of the dynamics of the supervisory relationship (including placement supervision). Participants will be asked to reflect on their own experience of what has helped and hindered in their supervision. This material will be treated confidentially.
*This session is suitable for students at any and all stages of their professional development, provided they are seeing clients.*
Sally Despenser
Sally Despenser is a senior accredited counsellor and supervisor. She has worked and supervised in many different settings. She has written a number of BACP online CPD learning modules, including one on supervision.
2. 'Working in healthcare'
This workshop will provide participants with an opportunity to meet with and talk to a newly appointed counsellor in healthcare. Eva Sandeman will share her journey through training, including the choices she has made during that training. She will share the benefits and challenges of working in healthcare as well as offer some insights into the specific opportunities which her current post provides. Eva will be joined by Tina Campbell and other members of the BACP Healthcare Executive who will offer a manager's perspective as well as share the stories of their career pathways. Tina will also offer advice about how to develop your portfolio which will make your applications more relevant to healthcare posts. This will be a very interactive workshop with plenty of time for discussion and questions.
*This session is suitable for all students*
Eva Sandeman
Eva Sandeman is a qualified counsellor with a MSc in both Person Centred and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. She currently works in the NHS in Greater Glasgow & Clyde and has been in post since January 2011.
Tina Campbell
Tina Campbell is head of a large Counselling service within greater Glasgow & Clyde NHS. She is a qualified therapist of some 16 years and has been a supervisor for 8 years. Tina works from a psychodynamic perspective but is also trained in Systemic Family Therapy and is an EMDR Practitioner. Tina is currently Chair of BACP Healthcare division
3. 'Ethical issues that occur when you begin your professional practice'
Repeat of workshop in session one. Please see details above.
4. 'Placements. How should it really work?'
This session is aimed at student counsellors and qualified counsellors wishing to take up a placement without payment in the voluntary sector. During the workshop Alison and Liz will provide information and advice on what to expect from an ethical and quality based voluntary placement. Delegates will have the opportunity to participate and ask questions in this interactive workshop.
*This workshop is suitable for any counsellor at any stage who is interested in a placement within the voluntary sector*
Alison Theaker
Alison Theaker has been the co-ordinator of Eye to Eye Youth Counselling Service since 1996. The charity is based in South Wales and employs a team of school counsellors alongside a team of community based counselling volunteers.
Alison is an experienced counsellor, supervisor and manager. She is a member of BACP's, Counselling Children and Young People Executive Committee and a member of the RCT Safeguarding Standards Board. Alison was also part of a team that worked alongside the Welsh Assembly Government in the development of a Tool Kit for schools counselling delivery across Wales.
5. Research, Sexy or Sad? Two perspectives on the what, why and how of research
If the very word ‘research' bores you to death or if planning your own research project makes you lose the will to live, then this is the session for you. Alter your perception to a ‘project' that interests you; that supports your practice; that furthers the aims of counselling; that encourages innovation; that achieves funding. In this session, Sally and Patti will help you think of research questions that excite you and interesting approaches to answering them.
*This session is suitable for all students*
Patti Wallace
Patti works part-time as Lead Advisor, University and College Counselling, for BACP. In this post, she is currently conducting research involving over 30 universities and further education colleges into the impact of counselling on student retention, achievement, employability and general well-being.
Patti has over 30 years experience as a practitioner, service manager and clinical supervisor in the counselling and mental health field, and 15 years experience as an academic. In addition to her role at BACP, she teaches postgraduate counselling and advanced research methods. She enjoys helping students devise interesting and achievable research projects which make a real contribution to counselling knowledge and practice and she has completed two MScs herself!
Sally Ingram
Sally Ingram is Director of Counselling for the University of Durham; she is a qualified counsellor and supervisor.
She is also completing her MSc in Psychotherapy Studies and has reluctantly become a fan of research and the research process.
6. 'Discussion/open forum exploring emerging issues and topics close to your heart'
Are you considering a particular career path and would like to talk to experienced practitioners in that sector? Do you have specific questions about regulation, accreditation, ethics or BACP that you would like raise? This session will give you the opportunity to raise these with a selection of BACP staff, divisional representatives and members. Several key presenters and exhibitors who have been involved in the conference will be available for consultation in this informal session. We anticipate these to include:
BACP Governor, Elspeth Schwenk
Accreditation Assessor, Margaret Bazely
BACP Director of Regulatory Policy, Sally Aldridge
BACP Customer Services Department
AIP Division
CYP Division
AUCC Division
Healthcare Division
Coaching Division