Be Prepared for the Unexpected:
Managing Medical Emergencies in the Therapy Room.
As a counsellor or therapist, you’re trained to handle emotional crises but what happens if a client has a seizure, faints, or experiences a heart attack during a session?
This CPD course gives you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to respond calmly and effectively if the unthinkable happens.
Why this matters
Many counsellors and therapists admit they would feel unprepared or overwhelmed if a medical emergency happened during a session.
The truth is, emergencies do occur - from panic attacks and fainting to seizures or allergic reactions. Without the right training, these moments can feel frightening and leave you unsure of what to do.
This course bridges that gap, giving you practical tools to manage medical emergencies while protecting your clients, your professional boundaries, and yourself.
What You'll Learn
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Take the right steps if you or your client become suddenly unwell, including when and how to call emergency services.
Understand how medications (e.g., antidepressants, antipsychotics, painkillers) can affect therapy sessions.
Use the recovery position and CPR appropriately and confidently.
Apply ethical and legal frameworks (confidentiality, duty of care, safeguarding) in emergency situations.
Create and use a therapist’s first aid kit - practical and emotional tools for crisis moments.
Write contracts and complete risk assessments that include emergency planning, so clients know what to expect.
Respond compassionately and professionally in rare but critical events, including client harm or even death.
Who This Course is For
This CPD course is designed for:
Counsellors and psychotherapists in private practice.
Trainees and newly qualified therapists wanting to build confidence.
Supervisors and managers who support other practitioners.
Any professional working in a therapeutic setting who may face unexpected health crises.
You don’t need a medical background — this course is designed to be accessible, practical, and relevant to your work as a therapist.
About Your Trainer
I’m Katrina Flood, a therapist and supervisor with a background in nursing and over 25 years of healthcare experience.
I’ve been there when emergencies happened — clients fainting, having seizures, even life-threatening situations. My nursing training meant I could respond calmly, but I soon realised many of my counselling colleagues didn’t feel prepared at all.
That’s why I created this course: to equip counsellors and therapists with the confidence and tools to manage emergencies, so you can focus on supporting your clients without fear of “what if?”.
Some Kind Words
You hope you’ll never need this training — but if the moment comes, you’ll be glad you took it.
Give yourself the confidence, knowledge, and tools to respond effectively and ethically in any emergency that arises.
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Managing Medical Emergencies in the Therapy Room Online Course
This is an investment in your professional confidence and in the safety of your clients.
Gain peace of mind knowing you can handle unexpected situations with skill and care.
Here's what you get:
Interactive online learning with real-life case studies and reflection tasks.
Workbook with exercises, action plans, and self-reflection prompts.
Templates and tools including risk assessments, emergency planning, and sample contract clauses.
CPD Certificate upon completion.
£99
for the first 50 to access the course.
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