Training & CPD Opportunities

Personalised Psychology help

At Talk Changes, we are committed to empowering individuals, professionals, and communities through high-quality, culturally competent training. All our training is developed by qualified mental health practitioners with lived experience and clinical expertise.

Our training is suitable for:

We offer both free community-based sessions and CPD-accredited professional development programmes.

1:1 Counselling and/or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Our qualified and trained psychotherapists provide intensive support for our clients. We offer 6 free sessions. Our clients range from children, teenagers and adults and clients are matched to their therapists.

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Themed Walk, Talk, and Empower sessions

Look after your wellbeing with the walk, talk and empower sessions where you will meet others whilst connecting with nature. Start your journey of hiking and learn the benefits of outdoor walking and look after your mental health.

Morning of reflection and healing for Widows and Divorcees

Group Sessions

Ongoing – Knit & Natter, Mondays at Sunninghill School 1:30-3:00pm – Learn a new skill – Knit, sew, craft and swap ideas. Meet and connect with others. Speak to a professional therapist without judgement. Look at different ways of managing stress and anxiety.


Upcoming – Monthly wellbeing hub, DV through Art Therapy, Positive Parenting

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Training & Workshops

Foundations of Counselling: Essential Skills & Cultural Awareness

(CPD-accredited workshop)

The Talk Changes Training provides a foundational introduction to counselling skills, including active listening, rapport-building, and empathetic support. Designed for beginners and those in mental health or community roles, this course explores key counselling techniques while emphasizing cultural competence. Participants will learn to integrate diverse cultural and religious perspectives into their practice, fostering an inclusive approach to mental health support. By the end of the workshop, learners will have essential counselling skills, an understanding of core theories, and the ability to address mental health challenges with cultural sensitivity. Ideal for those seeking to develop counselling expertise in diverse settings.

Whether you’re a teacher, key worker, volunteer, or support staff, this course builds confidence in having meaningful mental health conversations.

Positive Parenting Programme

This free workshop supports parents and carers to:

  • Understand child development and behaviour

     

  • Build healthy parent-child relationships

     

  • Develop emotional resilience in the home

     

  • Communicate more effectively and reduce conflict

     

Delivered in accessible, inclusive spaces, this programme is especially beneficial for parents navigating cultural pressures, trauma, or transitions.

Mental Health Awareness Training (CPD-Accredited)

Our CPD-certified course equips attendees with practical skills and knowledge to:

  • Recognise early signs of mental health issues

  • Understand anxiety, low mood, and trauma responses

  • Challenge stigma and promote supportive conversations

  • Signpost individuals to appropriate support and services

Ideal for schools, voluntary organisations, and frontline workers.

Custom Workshops

(CPD-accredited workshop)

The Talk Changes Training provides a foundational introduction to counselling skills, including active listening, rapport-building, and empathetic support. Designed for beginners and those in mental health or community roles, this course explores key counselling techniques while emphasizing cultural competence. Participants will learn to integrate diverse cultural and religious perspectives into their practice, fostering an inclusive approach to mental health support. By the end of the workshop, learners will have essential counselling skills, an understanding of core theories, and the ability to address mental health challenges with cultural sensitivity. Ideal for those seeking to develop counselling expertise in diverse settings.

Whether you’re a teacher, key worker, volunteer, or support staff, this course builds confidence in having meaningful mental health conversations.

Are there any questions?

Every Information You Required

We offer several different services and sessions to help start your journey and empower our community.

Yes we do. We run events thoughout the year for all age ranges, this will be displayed on the leaflets.

We run events throughout Bolton, Greater Manchester and Lancashire

We are based in Bolton and Blackburn.

Click on our Events tab and select the events you want to attend. Payment can be made via bank transfer or stripe.

Want to book a training session or bring one to your school or organisation?

Contact us directly or complete our online forms above.