Working with Dreams in Therapy

An in-person CPD workshop exploring how we might work with dreams in therapy. About the course: Dreams were once more central to therapeutic work, but now many therapists can feel uncertain about how to respond when clients bring dream material into the room. This CPD workshop offers an introduction to working with client dreams therapeutically, with a particular focus on staying curious, grounded and relational rather than rushing to interpret or explain. Influenced by process-oriented approaches, including the work of Arnold Mindell, this workshop will explore dreams as part of the client’s unfolding process: something that may carry image, feeling, body experience, conflict, direction, or meaning. Through teaching, discussion, and case material, participants will consider ways of opening up conversations about dreams and working with dream images, symbols and embodied experience in a way that supports the therapeutic relationship. This workshop is particularly suitable for both qualified and trainee counsellors/psychotherapists. Please note: Participants may wish to bring a dream to reflect on, though this is not required. About the speaker: Dimitris is a UK-based psychotherapist, EMDR therapist and Clinical Training Lead, with 17 years’ experience of working therapeutically with clients. His clinical work is informed by existential and psychodynamic perspectives, with a particular specialism in grief and bereavement psychotherapy. He is a Psychology graduate and also holds an MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy and an MSc in Contemporary Theatre Practice, bringing together clinical, psychological and creative ways of understanding human experience. Dimitris is currently pursuing a PhD while teaching psychotherapy, drawing on his diverse academic and professional background to create reflective, engaging and clinically grounded learning spaces. Practicalities: Breaks - There will be one short refreshments break and a lunch break. Free tea & coffee will be available on site, and there are a number of shops and cafes locally that delegates may wish to use during lunch. Parking - Limited free parking is available on site on a first come first served basis. There are a number of pay as you go car parks locally. The closest is on Prospect Place (51 Prospect Place, SN1 3LJ) 1 minute walk away. Train/Bus - Willows Training is accessible by local bus routes. The main Swindon bus and rail stations are approx 20 minutes walk away. Who is this workshop suitable for? This workshop has been designed as a source of Continued Professional Development (CPD) for Counsellors, Psychotherapists, other mental health professionals, and students undertaking counsellor/psychotherapy training. It may also be helpful for anyone working in a caring, helping or pastoral profession, including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Youth Workers and Social Workers. About Willows Counselling and Training Service Willows is a registered charity offering Counselling and Counsellor Training in Swindon, Wiltshire. With more than 30 years' experience, Willows is well established in both knowledge and reputation in the local area and beyond. Willows offers the full suite of qualifying courses for Counsellors: CPCAB Levels 2, 3 and Level 4 Diploma. For qualified therapists, they run a Post-Qualifying Diploma in Trauma and a Diploma in Advanced Psychotherapeutic Practice, as well as an annual CPD programme of one-day Saturday workshops.