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
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.”