Renew’s CPD Programme kicks off with a session on eating disorders
Renew’s CPD programme is back for 2026, with many of our workshops and courses open to external candidates. Whether you’re a newly practising counsellor or many years into your professional journey, continuing to reflect and learn is essential: not just for your clients, but for you.
We are proud to be a charity, and proud that our training directly supports our wider mission: ensuring counselling remains affordable and available to those who need it most. By learning with us, you’re also helping sustain vital mental health services in local communities.
What is Renew’s CPD programme?
Our CPD programme has been shaped by what we see every day in our counselling rooms and communities. We work with children, young people and adults across Essex, many of whom are navigating complex emotional landscapes alongside financial pressure, isolation or uncertainty. Their stories remind us why thoughtful practice matters and why we must keep developing our skills.
This year’s programme brings together experienced facilitators, practical tools and space for reflection. Each session is designed to support you as a whole practitioner, not just as a professional completing hours.
Are you ready to deepen your understanding on eating disorders and body dysmorphia?
Join us for our first open workshop of 2026. Led by Renew CEO and therapist Nikki Schuster, who spent 18 years as an associate trainer for Beat, this workshop will explore eating disorders, body image and body dysmorphia. Counsellors will be supported to work confidently and compassionately with clients using their bodies to express psychological distress.
What will be covered?
In this session we will look at:
- Understanding eating disorders
- Creating a safe therapeutic space
- Clients’ relationships with their bodies
- Body dysmorphia in practice
Who should attend?
- Adult counsellors
- CYP counsellors
- Qualified & experienced counsellors
- Trainees (Years 2 & 3, Diploma level, on placement)
Session details: Eating Disorders and Body Dysmorphia
CPD Hours: 6.5 hours
Day/Time: Saturday 14 March, 10am-4.30pm
Cost: £40 for external attendees.
Cancellations within 48 hours or non-attendance will incur a £30 charge.
As a charity, every place booked helps sustain affordable counselling in our community.
Location: Renew Counselling, Sadler’s House, 2 Legg Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1AH
How to Book
We recommend booking early, as places are limited for each session. To book onto any of our CPD sessions, please click here to complete the booking form and tick the sessions you would like to attend.
If you have any questions or would prefer to book by email, you’re very welcome to call 01245 359 353 or email justinecolley@renew.org.uk.
