Kate Williams

Designer and Course Manager

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, as well as an immersion course in IFS (Internal Family Systems) 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

Lead Tutor

Kelly is a creative, integrative counsellor, a somatic trauma therapist and a clinical supervisor. Kelly is also a dedicated and experienced self-employed therapist who brings an empathetic, compassionate and client centred approach to her work, 1-1, in groups and within her workshops. Kellys main work is around trauma, generational trauma, domestic abuse, relationships and emotional regulation, with physical movement as a source of healing. Kelly has a diverse background as a school counsellor, working in education and the care sector. Kelly is also a reiki master.

Preeti Bath

Tutor

She is a qualified therapist and life coach. She has experience working in private practice, delivering workshops & training in corporate settings. Her mission is to use her skills and experience to help people become more emotionally intelligent. She is a CPCAB approved tutor. She has developed and presented workshops to psychoeducate teachers, children, and corporations on topics such as anxiety, resilience, confidence & self esteem. She enjoys writing on issues to do with mental health & wellbeing. Working towards accreditation.

September 2025 Cohort

Induction Meeting: September 10, 2025 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm UK Time

Course Dates (All are UK Timezone):

  • Session 1: September 13, 2025 – 9:30am to 12:30pm
  • Session 2: September 18, 2025 – 6:00pm to 9:00pm
  • Session 3: September 20, 2025 – 9:30am to 12:30pm
  • Session 4: October 2, 2025 – 6:00pm to 9:00pm
  • Session 5: October 4, 2025 – 9:30am to 12:30pm
  • Session 6: October 16, 2025 – 6:00pm to 9:00pm
  • Session 7: October 23, 2025 – 6:00pm to 9:00pm
  • Session 8: November 8, 2025 – 6:00pm to 9:00pm
  • Session 9: November 13, 2025 – 6:00pm to 9:00pm
  • Session 10: November 22, 2025 – 9:30am to 12:30pm

Assignment Submission: December 12, 2025.

 


30 Hours Training Course

Thirty hours of training in Trauma Informed Therapy

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 Level 5 Award

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 Level 5 Award 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 and time with the group to support you to integrate somatic trauma practice into your client work.

  • The course will be validated by a Written Assignment: 5000 – 6000 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 .

  • September 2025 Cohort Induction Meeting: September 10, 2025 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm UK Time | Course Dates: Session 1: September 13, 2025 – 9:30am to 12:30pm | Session 2: September 18, 2025 – 6:00pm to 9:00pm | Session 3: September 20, 2025 – 9:30am to 12:30pm | Session 4: October 2, 2025 – 6:00pm to 9:00pm | Session 5: October 4, 2025 – 9:30am to 12:30pm | Session 6: October 16, 2025 – 6:00pm to 9:00pm | Session 7: October 23, 2025 – 6:00pm to 9:00pm | Session 8: November 8, 2025 – 6:00pm to 9:00pm | Session 9: November 13, 2025 – 6:00pm to 9:00pm | Session 10: November 22, 2025 – 9:30am to 12:30pm | All are UK Timezone

  • The program offers 30 hours of training on Zoom from September to November 2025.

  • The course will be limited to 35 participants.

  • The cost of the training is £950. 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

    This assignment, totaling 5000-6000 words, seeks a comprehensive showcase of your professional growth. We expect a seamlessly integrated case study, reflections on personal development, and insights into supervision. Demonstrate the practical application of somatic trauma principles, emphasizing ethical practices, safe conduct, and cultural awareness. Each training session should also be succinctly journaled, providing a concise record of your evolving understanding. This assessment gauges not just theoretical knowledge but your ability to apply it effectively in real-world therapeutic scenarios.

  • Question and Answer

    This training program has been designed Kate Williams, and she will actively participate in a question-and-answer session with the group during the concluding stage of the training session.

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.

Peer Group and Triad

We encourage the practice during peer groups in the training session but the meeting outside the class is not mandatory. Our training strongly emphasizes the practical application of skills and collaborative learning. You can expect to engage in skill practice, participate in triad sessions, and connect with peers during the training, all designed to enhance your learning experience.

  • Skills Practice: This course is the bridge between theory and real-world application. You should be well-prepared for skill practice sessions, where you can put your knowledge into practical use.

  • Triad Sessions: Collaborate with your peers in triad groups, actively engaging in discussions to exchange ideas and insights.

  • Peer Group Time: We invite students to connect with their peers to discuss the training, practice, and provide mutual support in the writing process. While we highly encourage participation, recognizing it as a valuable opportunity for collective growth, it's important to note that attendance is not mandatory.

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

  • You will have access to all the videos from the self learning videos of the Foundation certificate in Somatic Trauma counselling, witch represents 20 hours training.

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.

  • We understand that life sometimes presents unforeseen challenges, and we are committed to supporting you during difficult times. For extension requests due to close family bereavement, sudden illness, or hospitalization, please reach out to us for assistance. In such cases, we are dedicated to providing the necessary accommodations without imposing any additional charges for the extension. It is essential to note that any other extension requests, beyond those mentioned above, will be subject to a charge of £40. However, this charge will only apply if the extension request has been thoroughly reviewed and accepted.

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

PROGRAM DETAILS

Apply to access the full description of the TM5A/A – Level 5 Award in Trauma Informed Therapy

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    Course Dates

    • Course Dates for 2025
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    Course Fees

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    Apply for the course

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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

    • (7) Embodiment Practices for Relational Trauma and Boundaries - Kate Williams

    • (7) Embodiment Practices for Relational Trauma and Boundaries - Kate Williams

    • (8)-Building Relational Depth with Traumatised Clients

    • (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

    • (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

    • How Complex Trauma Shatters The Self Part 1

    • Resources | How Complex Trauma Shatters The Self Part 1

    • How Complex Trauma Shatters The Self Part 2

    • Resources | How Complex Trauma Shatters The Self Part 2

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    Writing assignment 's submission

30 Hours Training Course

Thirty hours of training in Trauma Informed Therapy

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  • How do I register on the Temenos website?

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

  • What are the dates for the TM5A/A – Level 5 Award in Trauma Informed Therapy training course?

    September 2025 Cohort | Induction Meeting: September 10, 2025 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm UK Time | Course Dates: Session 1: September 13, 2025 – 9:30am to 12:30pm | Session 2: September 18, 2025 – 6:00pm to 9:00pm | Session 3: September 20, 2025 – 9:30am to 12:30pm | Session 4: October 2, 2025 – 6:00pm to 9:00pm | Session 5: October 4, 2025 – 9:30am to 12:30pm | Session 6: October 16, 2025 – 6:00pm to 9:00pm | Session 7: October 23, 2025 – 6:00pm to 9:00pm | Session 8: November 8, 2025 – 6:00pm to 9:00pm | Session 9: November 13, 2025 – 6:00pm to 9:00pm | Session 10: November 22, 2025 – 9:30am to 12:30pm | All are UK Timezone

  • How many people will be accepted into the Level 5 Award Programme?

    Apply as soon as you can. The number of participants for the Level 5 Award is limited to 35 participants per program.

  • What qualification do I need to register to the course?

    To register for the TM5A/A – Level 5 Award in Trauma Informed Therapy, we recommend that you view the Foundation Certificate in Somatic Trauma Theory and Skills, demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience. To be eligible for the TM5A/A – Level 5 Award in Trauma Informed Therapy, qualified therapist or be in your second year of training as a counselor. It is recommended to contact us directly for any questions at [email protected]

  • Do we offer Bursary Place?

    Yes, we offer different options to make sure everyone completes the course successfully. Send us an email to: [email protected] if you'd like additional information about "Pay what you can" option.

  • Any more questions?

    Please contact us at [email protected]

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