Polyvagal Theory in the Counselling Room – A Practical Training Day
Learn how the Polyvagal Theory can help you create a safe and connected space in your counselling practice!
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The Kings Arms
Stifford Clays Road Orsett RM16 3LX United KingdomRefund Policy
About this event
- Event lasts 6 hours
Polyvagal Theory in the Counselling Room – A Practical Training Day
Build safety, deepen connection, and create real therapeutic change.Join us for a full-day in-person workshop designed specifically for counsellors and trainee counsellors who want to integrate Polyvagal Theory into their therapeutic work in a meaningful, embodied way.
This engaging and interactive training will take you beyond theory and into practical application, helping you understand how to bring Polyvagal concepts into the counselling room to support regulation, resilience, and relational safety.
What You’ll Learn:
- The foundations of Polyvagal Theory in a counselling context
- How to identify cues of safety, danger, and shutdown in your clients
- Practical co-regulation techniques you can use in session
- How your own nervous system impacts therapeutic outcomes
- A toolkit of polyvagal-informed interventions and exercises
- Case study integration and adapting to client presentations
What to Expect on the Day:
- A warm, welcoming and trauma-informed environment
- Mixture of teaching, discussion, guided exercises and hands-on practice
- Peer interaction and experiential learning in small groups
- Take-home resources and reflection tools
- Certificate of attendance for your CPD records
Training Day Outline:
- Mixture of teaching, discussion, guided exercises and hands-on practice
- Peer interaction and experiential learning in small groups
- Take-home resources and reflection tools
- Certificate of attendance for your CPD records
- Arrival & Welcome
- Introduction to Polyvagal Theory
- Recognising Autonomic States
- Co-regulation in Practice
- Polyvagal-Informed Tools
- Case Study Integration
- Wrap-up and Q&A
Who is it for?
This training is ideal for:
- Qualified and trainee counsellors
- Therapists looking to integrate somatic and nervous system approaches
- Mental health professionals wanting practical CPD
- Anyone curious about Polyvagal Theory in action
No prior knowledge of Polyvagal Theory is required – this training is accessible and experiential.
Frequently asked questions
Your ticket includes: • Full day of in-person training (10am–4pm) • All workshop materials and resources • A CPD certificate of attendance • Tea, coffee, snacks throughout the day • A delicious buffet lunch (Please advise on any dietary requirements)
Limited to 15 spaces to ensure a high-quality, personal experience. Eventbrite booking fees apply
While this event is not affiliated with a specific accrediting body, you will receive a CPD certificate which you can use to evidence your continued professional development in line with BACP/NCPS/BABCP requirements.
Just yourself, a pen, and an open mind! All materials will be provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own notebook or favourite grounding tool if you wish.
Yes – there will be three scheduled breaks (morning and afternoon) and 45 mins for lunch. You'll have plenty of time to stretch, connect with others, and recharge.
Yes! A limited number of Early Bird tickets are available at a reduced price. Once they’re gone, standard tickets will be on sale at the full rate – so book early to save your spot and a few pounds!
This is an in-person training day only, as the experiential nature of the work benefits from group interaction and live demonstration.
You can email me at thecdccircle@gmail.com or message me on Instagram at @thecdccircle. I’d be happy to help!