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
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Out courses are held at our new, bigger centre in Chepstow. Top Floor, St Maur, Beaufort Square, Chepstow, NP16 5EP.
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Booking can now be made online - simply click the link above to secure your spot.
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Short courses are payable at point of booking - you can now book online directly through our website.
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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.