Training and CPD
Trauma-informed, reflective and clinically grounded training for therapists, teams and organisations
Dr Martha Ferrito provides trauma-informed, reflective and clinically grounded training for therapists, supervisors, clinical teams and organisations. Her teaching draws on almost two decades of experience across private practice, NHS, forensic, academic and organisational settings, with particular expertise in trauma, EMDR, CBT, therapist resourcing, reflective practice and complex clinical work.
She provides specialist training and CPD for therapists, supervisors, clinical teams, organisations and research students.
Her training is grounded in almost two decades of clinical, supervisory, academic and forensic experience. She brings a warm, accessible and reflective teaching style, with a focus on helping participants connect theory with real-world clinical and professional practice.
Training can be delivered online or in person and can be adapted for small groups, larger teams, services or organisations.
Training for Therapists and Clinical Teams
Martha offers training for therapists, supervisors and clinical teams working with trauma, complexity and emotionally demanding work.
Training topics can include:
- trauma-informed practice
- EMDR-informed clinical thinking
- CBT for trauma and anxiety presentations
- working with complex trauma and PTSD
- working with shame, avoidance and emotional dysregulation
- dissociation and parts-informed practice
- therapist blocks, triggers and vicarious trauma
- safeguarding, risk and ethical issues in private practice
- reflective practice for therapists
- developing confidence in clinical formulation
- using the CTS-R to strengthen CBT practice
- setting up and sustaining private practice
Martha’s training is particularly suited to clinicians who value depth, reflection and practical application.
C.A.R.E.S.™ Model Training
Martha is the developer of the The C.A.R.E.S. Model™ a therapist-resourcing framework.
C.A.R.E.S.™ Model training focuses on therapist readiness, reflective practice, emotional regulation, boundaries, clinical presence and sustainable professional practice.
This training may be particularly helpful for therapists and teams working with trauma, complex presentations, emotional intensity, vicarious trauma, professional strain or burnout.
Training can be adapted as an introductory workshop, half-day CPD session, full-day training or bespoke programme for teams and organisations.
Workplace and Organisational Training
Martha provides training and reflective practice sessions for organisations seeking to support staff wellbeing, resilience and trauma-informed working.
Topics can include:
- developing compassionate teams
- understanding trauma and its impact
- managing workplace stress
- supporting mental health and wellbeing in the workplace
- reflective practice for teams
- developing personal and professional resilience
- managing the impact of complex or sensitive work
- moral injury and professional strain
- trauma-informed communication and boundaries
These sessions can be tailored to the needs of the organisation and can be delivered as standalone workshops or ongoing reflective practice sessions.
Research and Academic Training
Martha holds a PhD in Psychology and has specialist experience in qualitative research methods. She offers teaching, training and consultation for students, trainees and professionals undertaking qualitative research.
Training topics can include:
- designing a qualitative research project
- Thematic Analysis
- Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis
- Narrative Analysis
- qualitative interviewing
- developing research questions
- writing up qualitative findings
- reflexivity in qualitative research
This training may be suitable for undergraduate, Masters and doctoral students, as well as professionals undertaking service evaluations, research projects or qualitative inquiry.
Private Practice Consultation for Therapists
Martha also offers consultation for therapists who are setting up, developing or refining their private practice.
Consultation may include support with:
- identifying your clinical niche
- developing a clear and ethical service offer
- thinking through fees, boundaries and policies
- managing enquiries and referral pathways
- setting up supervision and professional support
- managing safeguarding and risk in private practice
- developing confidence in independent practice
- creating a sustainable professional structure
This consultation is designed to support therapists with the clinical, ethical and professional aspects of private practice. It does not replace legal, financial or accounting advice.
Bespoke Training
Martha is available to develop bespoke training packages for therapists, teams, organisations, services and professional groups.
If you are looking for training on trauma-informed practice, therapist resourcing, CBT, EMDR-informed work, reflective practice, qualitative research or staff wellbeing, please get in touch to discuss your needs.
Training Enquiries
To discuss training, CPD, reflective practice or bespoke workshops, please contact Martha with details of your organisation, group size, preferred format and the topic you are interested in.