Residential training in person-centred, contact-orientated nature-based therapy

Heart Wood Certificate Level Training Course

Person-centred, contact-orientated nature-based therapy

Led by Rab Erskine and Chip Ponsford

Including the Extended Certificate in Pre-Therapy (contact reflections)
certified by the Pre-Therapy International Network.

“A great opportunity to learn from gifted and experienced practitioners. They embody the very principles that they seek to teach.”

A modular in-person course across six weekends, on working with groups and one-to-one in nature, and the many ways of being, philosophy, ethics and structures necessary for practitioners wanting to work outside the counselling room.  

With a focus on working:

• with clients who struggle to make meaningful connections with self, other and the shared reality
• in a way which does not assume psychological contact

Dates:

8-10 May 2026

5-7 June 2026

3-5 July 2026

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7-9 May 2027

4-6 June 2027

2-4 July 2027

It is recommended that a minimum of three weekends are attended.

Cost: £400 per weekend. Food and camping area included. Early Bird Discount.

Location: Minsteracres, Northumberland, DH8 9RT

Full info: www.heartwoodcharity.org/trainingcourse

Call: 07813 814644

“This is unlike any other training I have experienced.
There is a wonderful warmth in the Heart Wood Community.”