CPD Courses
Learning doesn't stop at qualification.
Our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme of courses are designed to help counsellors, psychotherapists and other professionals expand their knowledge, strengthen their practice and build confidence throughout their careers.
Whether you're looking to develop specialist skills, explore new areas of practice or meet your ongoing professional development requirements, our expert-led workshops provide practical, relevant and engaging learning in a supportive environment.
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Introducing our flagship course
Equality, Ethics
& Professional Practice
TAKING BOOKINGS SOON
Applying the Equality Act 2010 with Confidence in Contemporary Counselling
One-Day Continuing Professional Development Course
Friday 20th November 2026 (Online - Zoom)
20 places available
09:30am – 16.15pm (6 hours CPD plus breaks)
Hosted by Kelly & Steve Porch
Course Overview
The Equality Act 2010 (EA) influences many aspects of counselling practice, yet many practitioners receive only a brief introduction to equality legislation during their initial training.
This course is delivered by a husband-and-wife team who combine complementary expertise in equality legislation and counselling practice.
Steve Porch not only contributed to the development of Equality Act 2006 and Equality Act 2010, for over a decade he was also the Government official with day-to day policy responsibility for matters related to related to Race and Religion Or Belief, as well as working on various other aspects of legislation such as Same-Sex Couples law. He was also the Government lead in managing the Equality Advisory & Support Service (EASS). He therefore brings invaluable insight into why the legislation was created, how it was intended to operate and how it should be interpreted in practice.
Kelly Porch is an experienced psychotherapeutic counsellor, clinical supervisor and counselling educator. She works in private practice but is also the Director of an accredited counselling training centre with nearly ten years' experience delivering professional counselling qualifications.
This interactive CPD course has been designed specifically for counsellors, clinical supervisors, counselling educators, training providers and counselling managers who want greater confidence in applying equality principles within everyday professional practice.
Rather than focusing on legal technicalities, the course explores how equality legislation, professional ethics and reflective practice work together to support thoughtful, inclusive and professionally defensible decision-making.
Using realistic counselling scenarios, discussion and practical activities, participants will leave with increased confidence in recognising equality issues, making reasonable decisions and knowing when further guidance may be required.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course participants will be able to:
• Explain the purpose and principles of the EA.
• Identify the protected characteristics and understand why they matter within counselling.
• Recognise when equality issues arise within counselling, supervision and counselling education.
• Understand the concept of reasonable adjustments and consider how they apply within practice.
• Integrate equality legislation with ethical decision-making.
• Apply a structured framework when approaching professional dilemmas.
• Reflect on their own professional practice and identify opportunities for further development.
Teaching Methods
Throughout the day emphasis will be on participation rather than lecture-based teaching. Participants will engage in:
• Tutor input
• Group discussion
• Practical activities
• Case studies
• Reflective exercises
• Question and answer sessions
• Whole-group learning
Who Should Attend?
The course is suitable for:
• Trainee Counsellors
• Qualified Counsellors
• Psychotherapists
• Clinical Supervisors
• Counselling Tutors
• Training Providers
• Placement Managers
• Counselling Service Managers
What Participants Receive
Every delegate will receive:
• A practical decision-making framework
• An Equality and Ethics reference guide
• Various case study examples with guidance
• CPD certificate (6 hours)
What This Course Does—and Does Not Do
This programme provides a practical introduction to applying equality legislation within contemporary counselling practice.
It is designed to increase confidence, strengthen professional judgement and support ethical decision-making.
It is not intended to provide legal qualifications or replace specialist legal advice.
Instead, participants leave with the knowledge, confidence and practical framework needed to recognise equality issues, respond appropriately within their professional role and know when further guidance should be sought.
For those wishing to explore particular topics in greater depth, the course also provides a foundation for more advanced CPD in areas such as Equality in Clinical Supervision, Reasonable Adjustments, Fitness to Study and Professional Judgement.
Ready to take the next step in your professional development?
Book your place on our Equality, Ethics and Professional Practice CPD course and gain practical knowledge, fresh perspectives and greater confidence in your ethical decision-making. Spaces are limited, so reserve your place today and continue developing your practice with expert-led training.