Sat 23 Aug 2025 9.30am – 4.30pm
Sat 30 Aug 2025 9.30am – 4.30pm
Sat 06 Sep 2025 9.30am – 4.30pm
Sat 13 Sep 2025 9.30am – 4.30pm
Cost: € 575
€100 Deposit to secure your place.
Balance can be paid in instalments.
Full payment is due no later than 23rd July 2025
Live online interactive workshop
Fri 21 Feb 2025 9.30am – 4.30pm
Fri 28 Feb 2025 9.30am – 4.30pm
Fri 07 Mar 2025 9.30am – 4.30pm
Fri 28 Mar 2025 9.30am – 4.30pm
This course is designed in alignment with the IACP’s recommendations for working with clients under 18, as outlined in their official guidelines, which can be found on the IACP website. It is specifically aimed at qualified psychotherapists who already hold a degree (or Master’s) in Psychotherapy and are looking to expand their practice to include adolescents. The course focuses on equipping therapists with evidence-based approaches that are developmentally appropriate for working with young people.
Participants will gain comprehensive skills in conducting adolescent intakes, addressing the legal and ethical issues involved in working with minors, and effectively collaborating with parents. The course covers key therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), and Person-Centered Therapy, ensuring that interventions are tailored to the unique needs and developmental stages of adolescents. By the end of the course, therapists will be prepared to confidently work with clients under 18, integrating best practices and a holistic approach to adolescent mental health.
Adolescent Development:
Understanding the unique developmental phases of adolescence is crucial. This topic explores the psychological, cognitive, and emotional changes during adolescence and examines how these factors influence behaviour, mental health, and therapeutic approaches.
Clinical Skills for Working with Adolescents:
Participants will enhance their clinical skills, focusing on building rapport, managing confidentiality, and establishing strong therapeutic alliances. This section also addresses the complexities of working with multiple stakeholders, such as families and schools, in adolescent therapy.
Creative Approaches in Adolescent Therapy:
This section introduces creative methods, including the use of play, art, and symbolic strategies, to help adolescents express themselves. These approaches offer alternative ways for young clients to explore emotions and engage in therapy more effectively.
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) plays a vital role in helping adolescents manage self-criticism, shame, and emotional regulation. This approach fosters self-compassion and emotional resilience, supporting teens as they navigate difficult emotions and anxieties. We are thrilled to have Dr. Malie Coyne, Chartered Clinical Psychologist and bestselling author, join us as a guest lecturer. Dr. Coyne will lead this section, providing expert insights on how CFT can be used to effectively address the emotional challenges adolescents face.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Approaches:
An in-depth exploration of CBT, particularly Beck’s model, tailored for adolescents. Participants will learn to identify and challenge cognitive distortions, address maladaptive behaviours, and integrate CBT with person-centered techniques to create a supportive and adaptable therapeutic process.
Clinical Practice:
This part of the course focuses on applying theoretical knowledge in real-world settings through reflective practice and experiential learning. Participants will develop practical skills and engage in case-based learning to enhance their therapeutic effectiveness.
Using Assessments and Progress Tracking:
Participants will explore the most effective assessment tools for adolescent clients and learn how to track progress over time. This section emphasizes using data from assessments to inform treatment plans and ensure that therapeutic goals are being met.
Structuring Therapy with Adolescents:
This topic covers how to structure the entire course of therapy, from initial assessments to goal setting and treatment planning. It highlights the importance of creating a flexible, developmentally appropriate framework that can be adapted to the individual needs of adolescent clients.
Parental Considerations in Therapy:
Participants will learn strategies for effectively engaging parents and caregivers in therapy, balancing the adolescent’s need for confidentiality with family involvement. This section focuses on how to collaborate with parents to enhance therapeutic outcomes.
Ethical Considerations in Adolescent Psychotherapy:
This section addresses the ethical issues specific to working with adolescents, such as confidentiality, informed consent, and the legal considerations of working with minors. Participants will also examine professional standards and ethical decision-making in adolescent therapy.
Susi holds a Master of Science in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing, a Higher Diploma in Psychology (level 8) and a BA (Hons) in Linguistics, from UCD, a BA (First Class Honours) in Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy from IICP College (Dublin), a Professional Certificate in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Professional Certificate in Child and Adolescent Counselling and a Diploma in Clinical Supervision.
Beside her own private practice as a Psychotherapists and Supervisor, Susi also lectures at IICP College, Dublin. She also provides training for the National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS) at the department of education, conducts workshops on mental health in the workplace, speaks at conferences and and is a regular contributor in the Irish media on various mental health topics.
I just wanted to send you my sincerest thanks for the most fantastic day of training last Wednesday. I have to say I enjoyed every minute of it. I absolutely loved your honest, compassionate and supportive approach to your clients and to your teaching of us -which shone throughout the whole day.
I’ve been a nutritional therapist now for over 25 years mostly supporting clients with tummy problems, menopausal symptoms and general immune issues. And I’ve often realized that there are big gaps in what I’m doing. I’ve always been a very prescriptive style of practitioner and while I know this very works very well for the clients who need that kind of support- I know I would love to educate myself to be able to give them more ongoing support. I’ve recently started offering 12-week programs for clients instead of one-off sessions and the great thing is that the clients have benefited greatly – we’ve got to know each other better throughout the sessions and it’s been fantastic. So I would love to continue this type of longer connection to the client as I think it’s a great benefit to them and to myself as well.
Thank you again for most fantastic day Susi-It was absolutely brilliant!
I attended Susi’s two-day workshop on Weight Management using CBT, Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness Interventions.
From a personal and a professional point of view the workshop is informative and enjoyable. There is depth to the understanding and application of the process in working with clients.
Susi’s knowledge, experience, warm personality and passion for this area is very evident….even through Zoom. Highly recommended!
Susi Lodola’s Professional Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) has been an enriching journey. The course dives deep into cognitive restructuring and case formulation, equipping us with the tools to collaboratively guide clients towards their goals. Susi’s programme offers a wealth of knowledge and practical skills to add to your therapeutic toolkit right away. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of human functioning, exploring the interconnectedness of thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and behaviours. This holistic approach empowers you to effectively explain the CBT model, translate it to clients with fluency and support clients in taking action. A big thank you to Susi and my fellow participants for this fantastic learning experience!
The course solidified my understanding of the cognitive-behavioral model (Beck), emphasizing the interplay between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I gained insights into how cognitive distortions and maladaptive behaviors contribute to client’s psychological distress. The practice sessions and exercises allowed me to apply CBT techniques in my practice. The hands-on approach helped build my confidence in using interventions such as cognitive restructuring and exposure therapy, socratic questioning. CBT Skills Certificate program has been an enriching and transformative experience. The knowledge and skills I have acquired are invaluable additions to my therapeutic toolkit. I feel well-equipped to implement CBT strategies effectively and look forward to applying these techniques to help my clients achieve better mental health outcomes. I highly recommend this program to anyone seeking a thorough and practical understanding of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I Found the course very helpful and brought a lot of new ideas and new techniques to use, especially while working with young people. I Loved the learning from the other participants in the group, and Susi was amazing, full of knowledge, very calm, and I enjoyed every minute of it. Look forward to putting my learning into practice.
This class was amazing. I’ve taken CBT classes before but Susi taught me how to implement CBT strategies. Thanks Susi.
I have attended Susi’s first two day IACP accredited workshop on applying Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing with clients to support them in changing their lifestyle and to lose weight. Susi was a fantastic presenter and the content of the workshop was not only evidence based research but reflected on people’s experiences also. I am eager to implement the skills and what I have learned from Susi in my clinical practice to help my clients gain insight into their relationship with food and overall well-being. Thank you susi for providing not only your knowledge in this area but for a really engaging and interesting workshop. I can highly recommend this to nutritionists, dieticians, nurses, counsellors and psychotherapists to inform their practice. Thanks Susi
I just attended Susi’s mind over body workshop for professionals and would highly recommend it to any psychotherapists or nutritionists who are interested in learning more about how to help their clients develop a healthy lifestyle and improve their relationship with themselves and their health. I learnt so much and gained loads of information and tools that I am looking forward to using with my clients in my own work as a psychotherapist. Thanks Susi!
I am delighted that I decided to attend Susi’s workshop. I got so much from it and I can’t wait to implement it through my coaching practice here in Donegal. Susi delivers in such a relaxed and informative way making the learning a thoroughly engaging and enjoyable process. Highly recommended. Thank you so much Susi
I attended Susi’s first 2-day IACP accredited workshop on applying CBT and MI in working with clients with issues around food/weight. Susi is a very engaging trainer, the materials she presented are well researched and evidence-based, and the workshop was interactive and informative. The training will be particularly helpful for psychotherapists or nutritional therapists in working with clients with emotional eating behaviours and in changing mindsets to decrease sabotaging behaviours. Thank you Susi
Susi is very knowledgeable about the role CBT plays in weight management. As a practitioner, she’s given me practical tools that I can utilise in my business as a Nutritionist
This is an amazing 2 day workshop and very good value for money.
The logic of using CBT principles of learning theory to modify unwanted eating behaviours is impressive in it simplicity. It helps us take control of the ways we use foods, not only to satisfy our hungry but to meet many emotional needs.
Susi shares her vast experience and knowledge in a most interesting and professional way making it simple and fun to take more control of this part of our lives – a well worthwhile two days.
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