Working with Suicide Risk through a Therapeutic Lens: Building Confidence in Practice

Who is this course for?

This half-day online workshop is for any counsellor, psychotherapist or therapeutic coach, either qualified or in training, who wishes to find a safe and supportive space to explore their practice and work with clients at risk of suicide.

What will I learn?

The underlying assumption of this workshop is that work with clients who have suicidal thoughts is the therapy, rather than simply to be managed.  But to achieve this level of engagement around risk we need to be willing to explore our own positions, thoughts, feelings and practice assumptions and consider active ways we can support both our clients and ourselves.  We will consider latest research, guidance and frameworks about suicidal thinking and consider how we might appropriately integrate these into our therapeutic relationships.

How will I learn?

The session will include formal presentation and plenty of group discussion. There will be no expectation of personal disclosure, but it is hoped this will be a safe and facilitated space for you to explore your practice, thoughts and feelings through discussion with others.

Fees

£65 - General Public

£40 - A concession rate is available to the following:

• York St John University Counselling students
• York St John University Psychology students
• York St John University Communities Centre Placement Students

Professor Andrew Reeves is an experienced counsellor, psychotherapist, social worker and educator with over 35 years of practice in mental health and counselling. Andrew was a Trustee for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) for 6 years and was chair of the BACP for 5 years. He is also the Chair of the York St John University Communities Centre Advisory Board and is a Professor in Counselling Professions and Mental Health at the University of Chester.

Andrew combines academic expertise with real-world therapeutic insight, making his training workshops engaging, practical, and deeply informative. He has published extensively on counselling practice, ethics, and suicide prevention, and his compassionate, evidence-based approach empowers practitioners to build confidence and enhance their skills. As a dynamic presenter, he creates a supportive learning environment, encouraging open discussion and personal growth.