How accessible is the venue

Chapter has flat access to the building through automatic doors and lift access to the first floor.

Is free parking available?

Chapter have a free car park at the rear of the building including six spaces designated for Blue Badge holders. A further three Blue Badge spaces are available in their front car park.

Are refreshments provided?

We will provide tea and coffee at the beginning of the day and after lunch. Additional refreshments including soft drinks, snacks and lunch can be purchased during the breaks from the Caffi Bar.

What toilet facilities are available?

There are toilet facilities on our ground and first floors including all-gender toilets on the ground floor close to the Caffi Bar. Chapter also have two toilets for disabled people on the ground and one on our first floor.

Saturday, 18 October

Click and Connect: A Relational Introduction to Online Therapeutic Practice

By Chris Clark

Equip yourself with best practice for online therapy: working ethically, relationally, and confidently in the digital therapy room.

Date and time

Location

Chapter Arts Centre

Market Road Cardiff CF5 1QE United Kingdom

Speakers

Agenda

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Building the Online Frame

We’ll cover how to set a clear frame for online therapy, from first contact and contracting through to confidentiality, ethics, and technical security. Attention will also be given to the therapist’s...

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Coffee Break

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Presence and Connection

This session explores what presence means in online therapy and how to cultivate connection when cues are limited. We’ll consider ways to strengthen attunement, containment, and immediacy across dist...

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Embodiment and Safety

We’ll focus on the embodied dimension of online work, noticing how our online presence shapes the relationship. Alongside this, we’ll explore how to support client safety in their own environment, ma...

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Coffee Break

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Challenges, Enactments & Integration

This session addresses common online challenges such as disinhibition, ruptures, and third-party interruptions. Through case vignettes, we’ll explore how to respond constructively and bring together ...

Good to know

Highlights

8 hours
Ages 18+
In person
Free venue parking
Doors at 08:45

Refund Policy

No Refunds

About this event

Health • Mental health

Click and Connect: Ethical and Effective Practice Online

In-person CPD Training for Counsellors & Psychotherapists

Join us at Chapter Arts Centre for a practical and interactive training day on working with clients online. Whether you are just starting to see clients virtually or looking to refresh and deepen your practice, this event will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to work safely, ethically, and effectively in the digital space.

We’ll explore:

• Key ethical considerations for online therapy

• Best practice for confidentiality, boundaries, and consent

• Practical tools and strategies for engaging clients on screen

• How to adapt your therapeutic presence to the online room

This CPD is designed to be informative, participatory, and immediately applicable to your clinical work. You’ll leave with greater clarity, practical resources, and a stronger foundation for ethical practice online.

Who’s it for: Counsellors, psychotherapists, and trainees with any level of online experience

Early bird discount until 20:00 on 13th September 2025 (limited tickets)

Organised by

Chris Clark

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