Frequently Asked Questions
"I am thinking of training with Benjamin to become a certified happy hour practitioner"
It was set up by Benjamin Fry in January 2007.
What qualifications do i need to undertake the training?
Some experience working one-to-one with individuals.
How long does the course last?
3 days plus follow up work done in your own time.
How much does it cost to train to be a Happy Hour Practitioner?
£1,995 plus vat.
Go to our book now page where you can register online and pay the £500 deposit plus vat and the balance before the course begins. If you need any help booking or paying for your course, or if you don't have a credit card, please call 0845 299 0 299 or contact us asap to make alternative arrangements.
Do I have to pay all the fees in one go or can I pay by instalments?
You pay a deposit when you book and the balance before the course begins. Other payment plans may be available by request.
How many Practitioners do you hope to have?
Over 100 throughout the UK by 2012.
Is this course standalone or part of a series of courses?
The three day course is standalone and leads to certification. This also requires a practice session and essay to be completed in the student's own time after the taught days of the course.
Do I have to see clients on my own premises?
You can see clients wherever you like. We encourage professional consulting rooms where possible.
Do I have to advertise locally or are enquiries passed on through the website?
You should be prepared to do whatever you can to generate business on your own, particularly locally.
Why should a professional like me do this course?
The course will introduce you to a new way of working with concepts which might be familiar, but not used in this highly efficient effective way.
Will I get referrals as a result of completing this course?
We offer certified practitioners the opportunity to include their profile on this website as an element of added value to their training and cannot guarantee that this will result in referrals.
Can I link my website to the Happy Hour website in order to encourage patients to see me?
Yes once you are a certified Happy Hour Practitioner.
Are there any fees to pay other than the course fees, example for ongoing advertising?
There are no ongoing fees.
Would I need supervision when working with clients and would I need to pay for this myself?
Group and peer supervision is given via a website forum which you will have access to once you have attended the 3-day course.
Who is the course accredited by?
The course is not accredited yet but the Director of Training is looking into this as a possibility for the next year. It is intended that all courses would be retrospectively accredited if this happens.
Is the course nationally recognised within the UK education system?
No.
I am a Level 3 Counsellor. Do I need to have fully completed my Counselling course in order to undertake your training?
Anyone at any level can undertake the training so long as they can demonstrate some experience or valid enthusiasm for working with clients one-to-one. If you have no relevant experience then you will need to talk to Benjamin before joining the course to see if it is right for you.
I am a Samaritan working on a telephone support basis and sometimes face to face with clients. Am I eligible to do the training?
Yes.
How does the course enable someone to become a practitioner in such a short space of time when other counselling/therapy courses take as long as three years to complete?
This is very particular technique and way of working with clients. It is aimed at the general population who are currently coping with life but want to improve some aspect of it. This is not a practice for helping the mentally ill.
I am currently training to be a psychotherapist and I am in the 2nd year of training working in a doctors surgery. Please can I check if this would be sufficient experience to do the course?
Anyone at any level can undertake the training so long as they can demonstrate some experience or valid enthusiasm for working with clients one-to-one. If you have no relevant experience then you will need to talk to Benjamin before joining the course to see if it is right for you.
Do I have to have an interview to be accepted on the course?
Anyone at any level can undertake the training so long as they can demonstrate some experience or valid enthusiasm for working with clients one-to-one. If you have no relevant experience then you will need to talk to Benjamin before joining the course to see if it is right for you.
do you do any discounts for people on the courses?
Some discounts may be offered for early booking and payment.
My role is working with young people who are displaying signs of anti social or offending behaviour and implementing positive reinforcement. Much of the role is offering parenting advice and support too. Is this course relevant to my working practice?
This course will help anyone who wishes to help individuals to understand their circumstance and their behaviour better. It also helps generates strategies for real change.
How many people are on each course?
Ideally 12-16.
How much time does Benjamin personally spend teaching over the three days?
Benjamin teaches throughout the whole course as well as supervising practice sessions and attending group sessions.
I just wondered who actually delivers the Happy Hour trainings? Is it Benjamin himself or someone else?
Benjamin and the Director of Training deliver the training course, with additional help for practice sessions and group process.
I'm a trained Person-Centered counsellor with 8 years experience. I'm really interested in training, but will I be going over much of what I already know?
You will revisit some of the basics, but the technique and it's application will be new to you, and hopefully a welcome surprise.
What is the final qualification?
You will be a certified Happy Hour Practitioner and have the opportunity to have your profile live on the Happy Hour website.
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