bacp-autism

Working Therapeutically with Autistic Clients
Course for Counsellors

Equip yourself with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to work effectively, ethically, and compassionately with autistic individuals.

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Certificate in Working Therapeutically with Autistic Clients

This Autism-Informed Practice course, developed by autistic individuals, was refined through extensive feedback from autistic counsellors and those who specialise in counselling autistic clients, ensuring it authentically embodies the essence of neurodivergence at its core.

Autism-Informed Practice course testimonial: "As a neurodivergent counsellor, I can confidently say this course is a game-changer. It moves beyond outdated, deficit-based models to offer a truly affirming approach to understanding and working with neurodivergence ... For counsellors seeking to provide genuinely supportive, respectful and informed practice, this training is absolutely essential." - Vicki Petrou, Kettering

How it works:

  • The training takes place online. You can use any device that connects to the internet.
  • Access your course via the self-directed learning portal at any time from anywhere.
  • One full-day live implementation workshop held online in which the theory of the course comes to life, as you work with your peers under expert guidance and have the opportunity to clarify your learning
  • Revisit the training as often as you like – you get any updates that are made to the training over time.
  • Access to a private learning group, where you can communicate and network with your peers about your course
  • A completion certificate to evidence your learning and CPD

Your Course Presenters

online counselling course tutor Rory Lees-Oakes

Rory Lees-Oakes

Rory Lees-Oakes is Co-Director at Counselling Tutor and author of Counselling Theory in Practice: A Student Guide. He spent over a decade lecturing in counselling, and continues to enjoy sharing his valuable insights into counselling theory and practice.

Rory is a qualified counsellor, clinical supervisor, and lecturer. In 2015, he was awarded the prestigious Silver Plato award for outstanding use of technology in education.

Paul Cullen

Paul Cullen

Paul is a qualified counsellor who has worked in the fields of drug and alcohol misuse and as a mental health trainer and practitioner. He is passionate about neurodiversity and has a particular interest in grief and loss.

He is also a clinical supervisor working solely online and has completed training to ensure that he is offering his clients and supervisees the right support and space.

He has a private practice where he offers integrated therapy to individuals around a range of issues and also provides clinical supervision to counsellors working online.

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Chris Goss

Chris produces the live sessions to ensure a smooth online learning experience, leaving the tutor to do what they do best - teach.

As your host, Chris ensures that the day runs according to the schedule to make sure that everyone gets their well-deserved tea breaks on time!