Kate Williams

Lead Tutor, BACP Accredited

Integrative Counsellor & Trauma Therapist having trained in EMDR and sensorimotor L1 and as a Breath Coach. She also has a keen interest in parts work having studied the Psychology of Selves Model and Voice Dialogue. Kate runs a busy private practice online and in-person as well as working within the Hertfordshire IAPT service.
TEMENOS ADVANCED Certificate with Kate Williams

Kelly Lane

Tutor

She is an integrative counsellor and a somatic trauma therapist. She is a dedicated and experienced self-employed Counsellor who brings a compassionate and client-centered approach to her work. With a strong commitment to supporting individuals on their healing journey, she offers 1-1 Therapy through various mediums including remote platforms, phone counselling, face-to-face sessions, and engaging wellbeing workshops. In addition to her private practice, she has a diverse background that includes working as a school counsellor and contributing to the overall wellbeing of students. She has also made a significant impact within the community through her involvement with The Lowdown, an organization dedicated to promoting mental health.

30 Hours Training Course

Thirty hours of training in Somatic Trauma Theory and Skills

How this course will benefit you and your practice?

  • A safe framework to work with TRAUMA

    This course provides a framework in which to use trauma skills safety. It provides the learning conditions to integrate theory and skills into your practice to help your clients regulate their nervous system and improve their quality of life.

  • Skills to assess clients

    This course will equip you with the skills to assess clients for suitability of working in a trauma-informed way and to inform your use of skills with your clients. It will also provide the foundations for safe and ethical trauma practice.

  • A Qualification, Trauma-informed practitioner.

    Upon successful completion of the program, you may identify yourself as a trauma-informed practitioner. This privilege is contingent upon maintaining regular supervision with a trauma-informed supervisor and staying current with your continuing professional development (CPD) hours. This demonstrates your commitment to providing ethical and effective services to individuals who have experienced trauma.

More information about the Advanced Certificate

Trauma research, theory and practice is now underpinning the work we do as therapists and it is vital for counsellors to have an in depth understanding of trauma along with an experiential knowledge of somatics and body-mind theory which supports the bottom-up work to trauma recovery.

  • This advanced certificate brings theory and cutting-edge trauma research and practice within the growing field of post-traumatic growth and somatic psychology. It will both deepen and broaden your work with clients supporting you to assess and work with a range of complex client presentations, working safely and effectively.

  • Within this course there will be more theory, particularly around complex trauma, skills practice, discussion groups and supervision to support you to integrate somatic trauma practice into your client work.

  • Supervision space – there will be supervision time on each day for 3 months from October to January to support integration of the theory & skills into your client work. You will learn from each other and will have the opportunity to present a client.

  • The course will be validated by a Written Assignment: 2500 – 4000 words. This assignment should show your understanding of trauma work and how you have incorporated it into your practice using examples from your client work .

  • The course will be delivered online via zoom on the 05/12/19th of October, 02/09/16/30th of November, 07/14th of December, 2023 and on 11th of January, 2024 from 6:00 PM - 9:15 PM for each training session

  • 1-hour induction meeting for course orientation and to ask any questions on the 28th of September, 6 to 7pm uk time

  • The program offers 30 hours of training on Zoom from October 2023 to January 2024

  • The course will be limited to 35 participants.

  • The cost of the training is £890. It includes the course fees, the video of the sessions and all the resources for the course .

  • Any special requests? Please contact us at [email protected].

Opportunities & Expectations

  • Pre-reading

    The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma - Bessel van der Kolk.

  • Writing Assignment

    Case study 2500 – 4000 words: Draft/summary to submit by 9th June & for group discussion. Final Submission 18th of January 2024.

Who can apply & prerequisite’s

  • Therapy

    To have completed a minimum of 40 hours personal therapy

  • Personal work

    To have worked through your own trauma sufficiently to undertake a course of this nature

  • Responsibilities & External Support

    To have the capacity to take responsibility for own safety and capacity to take responsibility for own reactions, experiences and feelings. To have sufficient external support and to be prepared to work through anything that arises during the training in supervision or personal therapy.

  • NOTE

    Please note that this course is a professional training and not to process your own trauma or past. Due to the personal development aspect of the course it’s not unusual for past traumas to get stirred.

  • It’s important that you are able to stabilise yourself during the training and to take personal material into your own therapy. It’s important that your own material doesn’t interfere with your learning and the learning of the group so having sufficient support in place is vital.

Application process

  • Please follow the link to apply on the Temenos website and to pay your deposit. This is to secure your place on the course.

  • You will then be invited to a 1-hour induction meeting for course orientation and to ask any questions. It will also be an opportunity to get to know your peers.

  • We are opening registration for coaches and care givers for the Advance certificate in Somatic Trauma Theory & Skill. A 800-word letter outlining the reasons for your application and how this course will benefit your practice is required. Please contact us at [email protected] to submit it.

Resources

  • You will receive handouts and powerpoint slides throughout the training, along with some audio & video recordings of phase 1 resources.

  • A reading list will be provided upon acceptance onto the course.

  • All the session will be recorded and accessible after the course

Additional information

  • It’s important that the learning environment is safe for you and your group. Should the material of the course impact you to the point where your learning & that of the group is impacted then your tutor will arrange a tutorial with you. In exceptional circumstances, for your safety, you may be withdrawn from the course.

  • Please be aware that the case study is due on the submission deadline. Any outstanding work after the course is finished will incur a marking fee of £40 an hour.

  • Text length of individual points can be shorter or longer depending on your needs

PROGRAM DETAILS

Apply to access the full description of the Advanced course

  • 1

    Course Dates

  • 2

    Course Programme

  • 3

    Course Fees

  • 4

    Apply for the course

  • 5

    Zoom links

    • Induction meeting for course orientation.

    • Training Sessions

    • Confidentiality
  • 6

    Course materials for the Advanced program

    • Induction Meeting Powerpoint Presentation

    • Handbook - Advanced Certificate in Somatic Trauma Theory and Skills October

    • Course Reading List - October Advanced Certificate in Somatic Trauma Theory and Skills with Kate Williams

    • Program for each Month - AC in Somatic Trauma Theory and Skills October Cohort

    • Submissions Handout - AC in Somatic Trauma Theory and Skills

    • What is Trauma?

    • NS Models

    • Dissociation, depersonalisation & derealisation, structural dissociation

    • CHAPTER 5 The Language of the Body: Procedural Learning

    • Worksheet

    • CHAPTER 6 Pay Attention: The Orienting Response

    • The Language of the Body GOOD TIMES, BAD TIMES, & YOUR BODY

    • Structural dissociation and fawning presentation

    • Trauma and Shame

    • 3 Phases integration stitching and unstitching

    • Phase 3 work integration and post traumatic growth

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    VIDEO Recordings

    • Induction Meeting - September 28, 2023

    • Day 1 - October 5 Part 1

    • Day 1 - October 5 Part 2

    • Day 2 - October 12

    • Day 3 - October 19

    • Day 4 - November 2

    • Day 5 - November 9

    • Day 6 - November 17

    • Day 7 - November 30

    • Day 8 - December 7

    • Day 9 - December 14

    • Day 10 - January 11
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    Foundation Certificate Course Materials, Video and PDF Files

    • (1)-Working with Trauma: The Fundamentals

    • (1)-Working with Trauma The Fundamentals - Kate Williams

    • (2)-Polyvagal Theory: Fundamentals for Effective Trauma Work

    • (2)-Polyvagal Theory Fundamentals for Effective Trauma Work - Kate Williams

    • 2-Polyvagal Self Exploration Map - Kate Willams

    • (3)-All you need to know about assessments when working

    • (3)-Resources | All you need to know about assessments when working

    • (4)-Somatic Resources Part 1: Safety, Stabilisation and Self-regulation

    • (4)-Resources | Somatic Resources Part 1 Safety, Stabilisation and Self-regulation

    • (5)-Somatic Resources Part 2: Safe & Ethical Practice for Working with the Body

    • (5)-Resources | Somatic Resources Part 2 Safe & Ethical Practice for Working with the Body

    • (6)-Dissociation, Depersonalisation and Derealisation

    • (6)-Resources | Dissociation, Depersonalisation and Derealisation

    • (8)-Building Relational Depth with Traumatised Clients

    • (9)-Transforming Trauma-Shame Into Self-Compassion

    • (9)-Transforming Trauma-Shame into Self-Compassion - Kate Williams

    • (10)-Working with the Inner Critic and Depression with Visualisation, Creative and Embodiment Practices

    • Straw Breathing for Calming

    • Planet Teen Understanding And Working In A Trauma-Informed Way - Kate Williams
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    Writing assignment 's submission

30 Hours Training Course

Thirty hours of training in Somatic Trauma Theory and Skills

FAQ

  • How do I register on the Temenos website?

    Once you have clicked the red button "convert now" or "start the process now", you will be invited to register for the Temenos website. You then need to set up your account and follow the instructions.

  • I cannot upload my CPD certificates; how can I get help?

    If you cannot upload your documents, please don't worry, as you can also email these to Temenos using the email address [email protected] . The Temenos team is also here to support you and communicate with Onlinevents on your behalf.

  • How long does it take to get my Foundation Certificate?

    Please allow up to seven days for our team to check all the documents and requirements. Once the documents have been approved, you will be able to download the digital Foundation Certificate.

  • What is NFT?

    NFT is a non-fungible token, which means that it's a one-of-a-kind digital asset that belongs to you and you only. Non-fungible tokens, often referred to as NFTs, are blockchain-based tokens representing a unique asset like a piece of art, digital content, or media. An NFT can be considered an irrevocable digital certificate of ownership and authenticity for a given digital or physical asset. NFTs are a relatively new technology that Temenos believes will transform adult education and certification.

  • What are the dates for the Advanced Certificate training course?

    The course will be delivered online via zoom on the 05/12/19th of October, 02/09/16/30th of November, 07/14th of December 2023, and 11th of January, 2024.

  • How many people will be accepted into the Advanced Certificate Programme?

    Apply as soon as you can. The number of participants for the Advanced certificate is limited to 35 participants per program.

  • How do I apply for the Advanced Certificate in Somatic Trauma Theory and Skills?

    Click on the link below to apply for the Advanced Certificate in Somatic Trauma Theory and Skills.

  • Any more questions?

    Please contact us at [email protected]

  • What can I do if I haven't completed Kate Williams’ workshop series?

    You can still buy the recording if you've missed one of Kate Williams’ workshops. Please get in touch with us for details.

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