A Multi-Modality Framework for Counsellors and Psychotherapists

Workshop: Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy for Clients with ADHD: A Multi-Modality Framework for Counsellors and Psychotherapists

Facilitator: Lindsay Grant

Date: Saturday 26th June 2027

Time: 9.30am - 3.00pm

Training Type: In Person (face to face)

Venue: Willows Counselling & Training, 11 Prospect Place, Swindon SN1 3LQ

Hosted by: Willows Counselling & Training, Swindon

CPD: 5 Hours

About the Workshop:

Traditional therapeutic models frequently pathologise ADHD traits, viewing them as behavioural deficits or character flaws. This training aims to shift the therapeutic lens toward a neurodiversity-affirming framework. It teaches practitioners how to translate clinical diagnostic traits into lived realities and safely adapt core modalities (Person-Centred, CBT, and Psychodynamic) to meet the unique neurological needs of ADHD clients.

About the speaker:

Lindsay is a qualified CBT therapist with a Master’s Degree in CBT (MSc CBT), an Honours Degree in Psychology (BSc Hon), and is an accredited member of the BABCP. She specialises in working with children, young people, and adults with a diagnosis of ADHD and Autism by adapting CBT and bringing a number of different models into the therapy room. She is also qualified to diagnose Autism, using the gold standard assessment tools. Lindsay is the director of 1st for CBT.

Practicalities:

Breaks - There will be one short refreshments break and a lunch break. Free tea & coffee will be available on site, and there are a number of shops and cafes locally that delegates may wish to use during lunch.

Parking - Limited free parking is available on site on a first come first served basis. There are a number of pay as you go car parks locally. The closest is on Prospect Place (51 Prospect Place, SN1 3LJ) 1 minute walk away.

Train/Bus - Willows Training is accessible by local bus routes. The main Swindon bus and rail stations are approx 20 minutes walk away.

Who is this workshop suitable for?

This workshop has been designed as a source of Continued Professional Development (CPD) for Counsellors, Psychotherapists, other mental health professionals, and students undertaking counsellor/psychotherapy training. It may also be helpful for anyone working in a caring, helping or pastoral profession, including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Youth Workers and Social Workers.

About Willows Counselling and Training Service

Willows is a charitable organisation offering Counselling and Counsellor Training in Swindon, Wiltshire. The service has been running for 30 years and is well established in both knowledge and reputation in the local area and beyond.

Willows offers the full suite of qualifying courses for Counsellors: CPCAB Levels 2, 3 and Level 4 Diploma. For qualified therapists, they run a Post-Qualifying Diploma in Trauma and a Diploma in Advanced Psychotherapeutic Practice, as well as an annual CPD programme of one-day Saturday workshops.

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