Understanding Self-Harm: A Practical CPD Course for Mental Health Professionals

Next cohort starts:
12th September 2025

This one-day CPD course provides mental health workers and therapists with practical tools and knowledge to better understand and support individuals who self-harm. 

Through professional insight, risk assessment strategies, and therapeutic approaches, you’ll build confidence and competence in working with this challenging area of mental health.

Key Details

  • Duration: 1 Day (6 Hours)

  • Format: In-Person Course

  • Qualification: Basecamp CPD Certificate of Completion

  • Fee £95

Who is it for?

This course is designed for:

  • Counsellors

  • Therapists

  • Mental health workers

  • Professionals working with individuals at risk of self-harm

Whether you’re new to the subject or looking to deepen your knowledge, this session is built to support safe, ethical, and effective practice.

Minimum requirement: Working knowledge or experience in a mental health support or therapeutic role is recommended.

What Will You Learn?

  • Understanding self-harm and its functions

  • How to assess and manage risk

  • Suitable therapeutic responses and interventions

  • Working with different client presentations

  • Balancing confidentiality and safeguarding

  • Resources and support pathways

What’s Included?

  • 6 hours of in-depth training

  • Practical tools and real-world case discussions

  • Basecamp CPD Certificate

  • Support material and further reading list

What’s Next?

This course is a stand-alone CPD day. Participants may wish to continue with other Basecamp CPD sessions on trauma, safeguarding, or advanced therapeutic skills.

 FAQs

  • Out courses are held at our new, bigger centre in Chepstow. Top Floor, St Maur, Beaufort Square, Chepstow, NP16 5EP.

  • Booking can now be made online - simply click the link above to secure your spot.

  • Short courses are payable at point of booking - you can now book online directly through our website.

  • Sure - we’re here to help, email your questions to basecampcoop@protonmail.com and we’ll be back in touch as soon as we can.

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