IACP

In Person WNWRC - AGM & Speaker -Exploring the use of the therapeutic self in counselling (14/11/26)

Sat 14 Nov
Speaker: Michael Shane McGuire - Chair of WNWRC
Sligo Park Hotel, Sligo
14-11-2026   Registration:09:30am - AGM starts 10:00am- 11:15am followed by speaker - 13:15pm
2 CPD hours
IACP members only

Places limited to 40

Event will close for bookings 12th Nov 26

In Person WNWRC - AGM & Speaker - Exploring the use of the therapeutic self in counselling 


Speaker's Bio:

Shane has nearly thirty years’ experience in counselling, including fifteen as a supervisor, He offers extensive expertise to his workshops. He previously served as a counsellor and service manager for HSE addictions services in Galway and Mayo, and lectures on counselling at third level. His PhD focused on power dynamics in clinical supervision. 


Event Outline:

The theraputic self refers to the counsellor's use of their personality, prescence , values, professional knowledge and relational skills within the counselling process. This presentation will encourage participants to reflect on thier own clinical practice and explore the influences and the development of their own theraputic self in their counselling work with clients.

Informed by an eclectic theoretical approach, the workshop will provide an opportunity for critical reflection and its application to participants counselling work with clients.


CPD Certs will be emailed to participants after attendance.