Compassion With Boundaries -
Counselling Skills for Practitioner Protection and Mental Health Support
Created by Rachel Kendrick Level 5 Clinical Reflexologist and Qualified Counsellor.
Quick course highlights
Earn 16 CPD points (AoR approved)
100% online and self-paced (study anytime around your clinic hours).
Lifetime Access (Revisit modules and scripts whenever you need).
Launch offer : Get 20% off with Code CPD20.
Hello I'm Rachel, Throughout my years of practice, I noticed because reflexology is incredibly comforting, the deep physical relaxation we create often naturally unlocks a client’s emotional world. Suddenly, they aren’t just releasing tension in their feet and body—they are sharing their deepest life stressors, grief, or anxieties with us. Are you prepared for when that happens in your clinic?
As caring practitioners our instinct is to help. But without specific boundary frameworks it's easy to:
Be part of a client's mental health crisis and not know what to do
Watch treatment time tick away during lengthier consultations.
Feel anxious about saying the wrong thing when mental health struggles come up
leave your clinic feeling emotionally drained, heavy or burnt out.
Feel unsure or worried about the referral protocol.
This course bridges that exact gap. Blending clinical reflexology with practical counselling frameworks. I will teach you step by step how to protect your energy and your Practice while holding a safe professional space for your clients.
What we cover inside this course
Module 1: The Grounded Professional
Simple, grounding habits to prepare your mind and room before your first client even arrives.
Module 2: Somatic Literacy
The ability to intuitively recognize and understand the subtle, physical signs of an emotional shift on the couch.
Module 3: The Consultation Masterclass
Warm, conversational techniques to map out your client's needs and set clear session guidelines from the very first minute.
Module 4: The Biology of Calm
A clear understanding of the physiological "pivot point" where deep physical rest transforms into emotional release.
Module 5: The Safe Container
How do you stay supportive when a client begins to cry or "verbal download" during a treatment? We look at how to create a secure space where your client feels heard, but the reflexology remains the focus, without losing treatment time.
Module 6: Practitioner Protection
This is all about you. We will explore the vital art of energy protection and compassion fatigue prevention, ensuring your love for your work doesn't lead to burnout.
Module 7: The Ethical Specialist
Know your professional limits, maintain healthy boundaries, and establish safe referral pathways.