What do we do?
We organise a number of activities throughout the year for personal and professional training and development in pastoral care, psychotherapy, counselling and related areas.
Psychotherapy and Counselling Training
This part-time, four-year course leads to a professional qualification in Integrative Psychotherapy. 'Taster Days' provide the opportunity to discern whether this is the course for you. More details
'Being & Doing' - an introduction to pastoral care
This six session course provides an opportunity for growth and self-discovery. No previous experience of pastoral experience is necessary. Courses are run throughout the UK. More details
Training in pastoral care and counselling skills
There are four modules to this course, spread over a total of 100 hours of small group seminars led by a qualified tutor. Courses are run throughout the UK and participants are awarded a Foundation Certificate on completion of the modules which can be used for external accreditation or for inclusion in a personal training portfolio. More details
Conferences
We run three conferences each year.
Our Annual Conference runs for five days (Monday to Friday) and normally takes place during July at the Hayes Conference Centre in Swanwick, Derbyshire and includes the BPF AGM. The conference is open to anyone (BPF member or not). More details
The Scottish Conference also runs for five days in April and is usually held in St Andrew's, Fife.
Both the Annual and Scottish Conferences are open to anyone: BPF members or not, clergy or lay, professionals working in the 'talking' professions and those engaged in pastoral visiting within their local church or community. If you are seeking space for reflection and personal growth in an ethos of spirituality then this conference is for you. More details
The Tutors' and Facilitators' Conference provides an opportunity for BPF-authorised tutors and facilitators to share and learn together.
Regional Groups and Training events
These take place throughout the year. Please have a look at our Events List for details.