CPD

CPD (Continuing Professional Development)

We regularly run Continuing Professional Development training for anyone seeking to increase their awareness and skills. Please see information below on upcoming courses:

QLS LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA - Working Therapeutically with Neurodiversity

This practical, neuro-affirming course is designed for qualified counsellors working under supervision who want to enhance their skills and understanding when working with neurodivergent clients. Training will take place over 3 weekends and will help you:

• Understand neurodivergence from diagnostic, functional and lived experience perspectives
• Explore how anxiety and trauma commonly show up in neurodivergent clients — and how to respond in ways that heal, not harm
• Learn how to adapt your counselling approach to meet individual needs and sensory preferences
• Build a strong, strengths-based foundation for neuro-affirming practice
• Feel more confident supporting clients who may have found therapy inaccessible or invalidating in the past
• Delivered by practitioners with both lived experience and extensive professional expertise

You’ll leave this course with a deeper understanding of what neurodivergent clients want from therapy, along with practical tools and insights you can immediately bring into your work.

Assessment: Participants will be assessed through continual practical assessment by Tutors and Peers and will write a review, case study and deliver an individual presentation.

We will ensure that reasonable adjustments or special consideration will be offered to enable fair access to all components of the course.

Fees: £849 (payment plan available) Discounts offered for groups of 10+

Certificate: Provided by Skills and Education Group Quality Licence Scheme for CPD

For further information or to book a place please contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Level 5 Course Poster                             

Level 5 Enrolment Form

At the end of this course successful learners will be given the option to receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

The course has been endorsed under the Quality Licence Scheme.  This means that RASA Education Ltd has undergone an external quality check to ensure that the organisation and the courses it offers, meet defined quality criteria. The completion of this course alone does not lead to a regulated qualification* but may be used as evidence of knowledge and skills gained. The Learner Unit Summary may be used as evidence towards Recognition of Prior Learning if you wish to progress your studies in this subject. To this end the learning outcomes of the course have been benchmarked at Level 5 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of study and level of demand/complexity involved in successful completion by the learner. 

The course itself has been designed by RASA Education Ltd to meet specific learners’ and/or employers’ requirements which cannot be satisfied through current regulated qualifications.   The Quality Licence Scheme endorsement involves robust and rigorous quality audits by external auditors to ensure quality is continually met.  A review of courses is carried out as part of the endorsement process.

The Quality Licence Scheme is part of the Skills and Education Group, a charitable organisation that unites education and skills-orientated organisations that share similar values and objectives. With more than 100 years of collective experience, the Skills and Education Group’s strategic partnerships create opportunities to inform, influence and represent the wider education and skills sector.

The Skills and Education Group also includes two nationally recognised awarding organisations; Skills and Education Group Awards and Skills and Education Group Access. Through our awarding organisations we have developed a reputation for providing high-quality qualifications and assessments for the education and skills sector. We are committed to helping employers, organisations and learners cultivate the relevant skills for learning, skills for employment, and skills for life.

Our knowledge and experience of working within the awarding sector enables us to work with training providers, through the Quality Licence Scheme, to help them develop high-quality courses and/or training programmes for the non-regulated market.

*Regulated qualification refers to those qualifications that are regulated by Ofqual / CCEA / Qualification Wales

QLS LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE - Working With Neurodiversity for Helping Professionals

Are you a counsellor, therapist, coach, support worker or someone in a helping profession who wants to deepen your understanding of neurodivergence? This course is designed for people with a basic awareness of neurodivergence, who are ready to build their confidence, grow their skills, and offer a more neuroaffirming approach in their work.

What you’ll learn:

We’ll introduce you to the key knowledge and insight from lived experiences associated with neurodivergence – especially Autism and ADHD – and help you understand what these mean in real-life, not just on paper. You’ll explore:

• What neurodiversity really means (and why it matters)
• How Autism and ADHD are diagnosed – and why many people are missed or misdiagnosed
• Common experiences like masking, burnout, and late diagnosis
• Strengths-based approaches that support clients without asking them to fit a “norm”
• Practical ways to adapt your support, communication, and environment
• How to challenge outdated stereotypes and reflect on your own practice

Fees: £349 (payment plan available) Discounts offered for groups of 10+

Certificate: Provided by Skills and Education Group Quality Licence Scheme for CPD

For further information or to book a place please contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Level 3 Course Poster                             

Level 3 Enrolment Form

At the end of this course successful learners will be given the option to receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

The course has been endorsed under the Quality Licence Scheme.  This means that RASA Education Ltd has undergone an external quality check to ensure that the organisation and the courses it offers, meet defined quality criteria. The completion of this course alone does not lead to a regulated qualification* but may be used as evidence of knowledge and skills gained. The Learner Unit Summary may be used as evidence towards Recognition of Prior Learning if you wish to progress your studies in this subject. To this end the learning outcomes of the course have been benchmarked at Level 5 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of study and level of demand/complexity involved in successful completion by the learner. 

The course itself has been designed by RASA Education Ltd to meet specific learners’ and/or employers’ requirements which cannot be satisfied through current regulated qualifications.   The Quality Licence Scheme endorsement involves robust and rigorous quality audits by external auditors to ensure quality is continually met.  A review of courses is carried out as part of the endorsement process.

The Quality Licence Scheme is part of the Skills and Education Group, a charitable organisation that unites education and skills-orientated organisations that share similar values and objectives. With more than 100 years of collective experience, the Skills and Education Group’s strategic partnerships create opportunities to inform, influence and represent the wider education and skills sector.

The Skills and Education Group also includes two nationally recognised awarding organisations; Skills and Education Group Awards and Skills and Education Group Access. Through our awarding organisations we have developed a reputation for providing high-quality qualifications and assessments for the education and skills sector. We are committed to helping employers, organisations and learners cultivate the relevant skills for learning, skills for employment, and skills for life.

Our knowledge and experience of working within the awarding sector enables us to work with training providers, through the Quality Licence Scheme, to help them develop high-quality courses and/or training programmes for the non-regulated market.

*Regulated qualification refers to those qualifications that are regulated by Ofqual / CCEA / Qualification Wales

QLS -17191 CPD - Understanding Neurodiversity for Helping Professionals

This one-day introductory course is designed for people in helping roles – counsellors, educators, support workers and more – who want to develop a clearer understanding of neurodiversity and feel better equipped to support neurodivergent clients. Whether you're just starting out or want a refresher, this short course offers a warm, practical introduction to:

• To be able to define and describe neurodiversity
• To be able to describe Autism and ADHD
• To understand the challenges faced by neurodivergent people
• To reflect on how you can support neurodivergent clients.

You’ll leave this course with a stronger foundation, fresh insights, and ideas you can take straight into your work.

Fees: £60 Discounts offered for groups of 10+

Certificate: Provided by Skills and Education Group Quality Licence Scheme for CPD

For further information or to book a place please contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

CPD Poster                             

CPD Enrolment Form

At the end of this course successful learners will be given the option to receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

The course has been endorsed under the Quality Licence Scheme.  This means that RASA Education Ltd has undergone an external quality check to ensure that the organisation and the courses it offers, meet defined quality criteria. The completion of this course alone does not lead to a regulated qualification* but may be used as evidence of knowledge and skills gained. The Learner Unit Summary may be used as evidence towards Recognition of Prior Learning if you wish to progress your studies in this subject. To this end the learning outcomes of the course have been benchmarked at Level 5 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of study and level of demand/complexity involved in successful completion by the learner. 

The course itself has been designed by RASA Education Ltd to meet specific learners’ and/or employers’ requirements which cannot be satisfied through current regulated qualifications.   The Quality Licence Scheme endorsement involves robust and rigorous quality audits by external auditors to ensure quality is continually met.  A review of courses is carried out as part of the endorsement process.

The Quality Licence Scheme is part of the Skills and Education Group, a charitable organisation that unites education and skills-orientated organisations that share similar values and objectives. With more than 100 years of collective experience, the Skills and Education Group’s strategic partnerships create opportunities to inform, influence and represent the wider education and skills sector.

The Skills and Education Group also includes two nationally recognised awarding organisations; Skills and Education Group Awards and Skills and Education Group Access. Through our awarding organisations we have developed a reputation for providing high-quality qualifications and assessments for the education and skills sector. We are committed to helping employers, organisations and learners cultivate the relevant skills for learning, skills for employment, and skills for life.

Our knowledge and experience of working within the awarding sector enables us to work with training providers, through the Quality Licence Scheme, to help them develop high-quality courses and/or training programmes for the non-regulated market.

*Regulated qualification refers to those qualifications that are regulated by Ofqual / CCEA / Qualification Wales

COUNSELLING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE QLS LEVEL 5

This a post qualifying course for counsellors who want to develop knowledge and skills relating to the therapeutic work with Children and Young people. The course will address the following subject areas related to working with children and you people and develop your knowledge of:

• The needs of children and young people in counselling and psychotherapy services.
• Skills required when working with children and young people of differing ages, developmental stages and background and communication style.
• Key professional issues concerning risk factors, safeguarding responses and professional, ethical and legal frameworks relevant to this area of work.
• The contextual and organisational factors in terms of delivering counselling and psychotherapy services, e.g., multi-disciplinary settings, school counselling, voluntary/third sector agencies, statutory services.
• The mental health needs of children and young people, how mental health difficulties can emerge and present in children and/or young people.
• Working in the counselling relationship with key issues that impact on children and young people.
• It includes a mixture of ongoing formative feedback and a summative assessment aligned to the learning objectives of the course.

Duration: 6 days of tuition (across 3 months), plus at least 2-4 hours of independent learning per week.

Course Dates 20^th/21st June (remote via zoom); 11^th/12th July (remote via zoom) 15^th/16^th August (remote via zoom).

Fees: The fee is inclusive of assessments, tuition, certificate, course materials and creative materials.

Full Fee: £550 for the full course. £50 (inc.) non-refundable deposit to be paid to book a place. Can be paid in 2 instalments of £250.

For further information or to book a place please contact Helen Millar:

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Tel: 07720942823

CYP Course PDF

At the end of this course successful learners will be given the option to receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

The course has been endorsed under the Quality Licence Scheme.  This means that RASA Education Ltd has undergone an external quality check to ensure that the organisation and the courses it offers, meet defined quality criteria. The completion of this course alone does not lead to a regulated qualification* but may be used as evidence of knowledge and skills gained. The Learner Unit Summary may be used as evidence towards Recognition of Prior Learning if you wish to progress your studies in this subject. To this end the learning outcomes of the course have been benchmarked at Level 5 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of study and level of demand/complexity involved in successful completion by the learner. 

The course itself has been designed by RASA Education Ltd to meet specific learners’ and/or employers’ requirements which cannot be satisfied through current regulated qualifications.   The Quality Licence Scheme endorsement involves robust and rigorous quality audits by external auditors to ensure quality is continually met.  A review of courses is carried out as part of the endorsement process.

The Quality Licence Scheme is part of the Skills and Education Group, a charitable organisation that unites education and skills-orientated organisations that share similar values and objectives. With more than 100 years of collective experience, the Skills and Education Group’s strategic partnerships create opportunities to inform, influence and represent the wider education and skills sector.

The Skills and Education Group also includes two nationally recognised awarding organisations; Skills and Education Group Awards and Skills and Education Group Access. Through our awarding organisations we have developed a reputation for providing high-quality qualifications and assessments for the education and skills sector. We are committed to helping employers, organisations and learners cultivate the relevant skills for learning, skills for employment, and skills for life.

Our knowledge and experience of working within the awarding sector enables us to work with training providers, through the Quality Licence Scheme, to help them develop high-quality courses and/or training programmes for the non-regulated market.

*Regulated qualification refers to those qualifications that are regulated by Ofqual / CCEA / Qualification Wales