Training Pack Structure
1️⃣ PowerPoint
Easy Read slides (Levels 1–3)
Clear titles, bullet points, minimal text
UK 🇬🇧 and USA 🇺🇸
legal comparisons
Visual cues/icons for privacy, safety, access rights, confidentiality
2️⃣ Word / Printable Handout
Condensed version of all slides
Easy Read layout with headings, simple sentences
Tables for UK vs USA differences
Space for learners to write notes / questions
3️⃣ Easy Read PDF
Full training module ready to print or share digitally
Symbols/icons embedded
Level 1, 2, 3 clearly separated
4️⃣ Optional Add-ons
Level 1–3 Quiz / Knowledge Check
Multiple choice / True or False
Reinforces key rights & safety points
Trainer Notes / Guidance
Prompts for discussion
Suggested exercises / scenarios
Counselling
Safety, Rights & Confidentiality – Easy Read Training Pack (Levels 1–3, UK
& USA)
LEVEL 1 – EASY READ AWARENESS
Slide 1: Title
Counselling Safety and Your Rights
Level 1 – Easy Read
UK 🇬🇧 and USA 🇺🇸
Slide 2: Why Safety Matters
Counselling should be safe, private, and respectful.
You have rights when you use counselling services.
Slide 3: What is Confidentiality?
What you say is kept private.
Your counsellor does not share information without a reason.
There are a few legal exceptions.
Slide 4: When Information May Be Shared
Someone is in serious danger.
A child or vulnerable adult is at risk.
The law requires it.
Your counsellor should explain this clearly.
Slide 5: Data Protection – UK 🇬🇧
UK GDPR
Data Protection Act 2018
You have the right to:
Know how your data is used
See your records
Ask for mistakes to be corrected
Slide 6: Freedom and Rights – UK 🇬🇧
Human Rights Act 1998 protects:
Your privacy
Freedom of expression
Liberty and security
These rights can be enforced in court.
Slide 7: Information Access – UK 🇬🇧
Freedom of Information Act 2000:
Allows people to ask public services for information.
Helps keep services open and honest.
Slide 8: Data Protection – USA 🇺🇸
State privacy laws (e.g., CCPA in California)
Federal privacy rules
You may have the right to:
Know what data is collected
Ask for data to be deleted
Say no to data being sold
Slide 9: Freedom and Privacy – USA 🇺🇸
U.S. Constitution protects:
Freedom of speech
Freedom of belief
Protection from unfair searches
These rights help you speak openly in counselling.
Slide 10: Access to Records – USA 🇺🇸
You can ask to see your counselling records.
FOIA applies to public agencies.
May not apply to private counsellors.
Slide 11: Level 1 Summary
You have the right to privacy, safety, and clear information.
You can always ask questions.
LEVEL 2 – EASY READ INTERMEDIATE
Slide 1: Title
Counselling Safety and Legal Rights
Level 2 – Easy Read
Slide 2: Building on Level 1
Legal responsibilities
Differences between UK and USA
Counselling boundaries
Slide 3: UK Data Rights 🇬🇧
Request access to your data
Ask for corrections
Ask for data to be erased
Object to how data is used
Slide 4: UK Counselling Responsibilities 🇬🇧
Keep records secure
Only share information when legally required
Explain confidentiality clearly
Slide 5: USA Data Rights 🇺🇸
Rights depend on state laws
You may:
See what data is held
Request deletion
Opt out of data sharing
Slide 6: Mandatory Reporting 🇬🇧 🇺🇸
Counsellors must report:
Child abuse
Serious risk of harm
They should talk to you before sharing, if possible.
Slide 7: Freedom in Therapy 🇬🇧 🇺🇸
You have the right to:
Speak openly
Share feelings
Ask questions
Counselling should never silence you.
Slide 8: Accessing Your Information
Ask for copies of records
Ask how information is stored
Ask who can see your data
Slide 9: Key Differences – UK vs USA
UK: One national data law, strong consistent rights
USA: State-by-state laws, rights depend on location
Slide 10: Level 2 Summary
Good counselling is safe, lawful, and transparent.
You deserve to feel informed and empowered.
LEVEL 3 – EASY READ ADVANCED
Slide 1: Title
Counselling Safety and Legal Rights
Level 3 – Advanced
Slide 2: HIPAA – USA Health Privacy Law 🇺🇸
Protects health information.
Limits who can see records.
Requires secure storage.
Slide 3: Duty to Warn – USA 🇺🇸
Counsellors must warn authorities if someone is at serious risk of harming
others.
Slide 4: Safeguarding Laws – UK 🇬🇧
Includes Care Act 2014 and Children Act.
Protects vulnerable people.
Slide 5: Professional Bodies
UK: BACP, UKCP
USA: ACA
Set ethical standards for counselling.
Slide 6: Record Keeping Ethics
Records must be accurate, secure, and confidential.
Slide 7: Complaints & Your Rights
You can complain if you feel unsafe, privacy is broken, or you are treated
unfairly.
Slide 8: Taking Legal Action
Serious breaches may go to courts or regulatory bodies.
Slide 9: Level 3 Summary
Advanced rights include legal protection, ethical safeguards, and complaint
pathways.
KEY TAKEAWAYS (ALL LEVELS)
Your data is protected by law.
Confidentiality is respected, with legal limits.
You can access your information.
You have freedom to express yourself.
Always check you have understood correctly.
Ask your counsellor if unsure.
Next Steps for Training Pack:
Add Easy Read symbols/icons for key points (privacy, safety, access rights,
confidentiality).
Create Word and PDF versions for printing and sharing.
Include Level 1–3 quiz for knowledge checks.
Optional trainer notes with prompts and exercises.
Counselling Safety, Rights & Confidentiality
Easy Read | Level 1 & Level 2 | UK & USA
📘
🔵 LEVEL 1 – EASY READ Your counsellor should
explain this clearly.
Slide 5: Data Protection – UK 🇬🇧
In the UK, your data is protected by:
UK GDPR
Data Protection Act 2018
You have the right to:
Know how your data is used
See your records
Ask for mistakes to be corrected
Slide 6: Freedom and Rights – UK 🇬🇧
The Human Rights Act 1998 protects:
Your privacy
Freedom of expression
Liberty and security
These rights can be enforced in court.
Slide 7: Information Access – UK 🇬🇧
The Freedom of Information Act 2000:
Allows people to ask public services for information
Helps keep services open and honest
Slide 8: Data Protection – USA 🇺🇸
In the USA, data protection includes:
State privacy laws (like CCPA in California)
The full Easy Read Counselling Safety, Rights & Confidentiality
Training Pack (Levels 1–3, UK & USA) has been structured and expanded to
include:
LEVEL 1 – EASY READ AWARENESS
Title: Counselling Safety and Your Rights
Why Safety Matters
What is Confidentiality?
When Information May Be Shared
Data Protection – UK
Freedom and Rights – UK
Information Access – UK
Data Protection – USA
Freedom and Privacy – USA
Access to Records – USA
Level 1 Summary: Privacy, Safety, Clear Information, Ask Questions
LEVEL 2 – EASY READ INTERMEDIATE
Title: Counselling Safety and Legal Rights
Building on Level 1: Legal responsibilities, UK/USA differences,
counselling boundaries
UK Data Rights
UK Counselling Responsibilities
USA Data Rights
Mandatory Reporting
Freedom in Therapy
Accessing Your Information
Key Differences – UK vs USA
Level 2 Summary: Safe, Lawful, Transparent, Informed and Empowered
LEVEL 3 – EASY READ ADVANCED
HIPAA – USA Health Privacy Law
Duty to Warn – USA
Safeguarding Laws – UK
Professional Bodies (BACP, UKCP, ACA)
Record Keeping Ethics
Complaints & Your Rights
Taking Legal Action
Level 3 Summary
KEY TAKEAWAYS (ALL LEVELS)
Your data is protected by law
Confidentiality is respected, with legal limits
You can access your information
You have freedom to express yourself
Always check you have understood correctly
Ask your counsellor if unsure
The pack is now ready to be generated as:
Word document for printing and handouts
PDF for digital or printed distribution
PowerPoint slides for training sessions
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LEVEL 1 – EASY READ AWARENESS
Title slide
Why Safety Matters
What is Confidentiality?
When Information May Be Shared
Data Protection – UK
Freedom and Rights – UK
Information Access – UK
Data Protection – USA
Freedom and Privacy – USA
Access to Records – USA
Level 1 Summary
LEVEL 2 – EASY READ INTERMEDIATE
Title slide
Building on Level 1
UK Data Rights
UK Counselling Responsibilities
USA Data Rights
Mandatory Reporting
Freedom in Therapy
Accessing Your Information
Key Differences – UK vs USA
Level 2 Summary
LEVEL 3 – EASY READ ADVANCED
Title slide
HIPAA – USA Health Privacy Law
Duty to Warn – USA
Safeguarding Laws – UK
Professional Bodies
Record Keeping Ethics
Complaints & Your Rights
Taking Legal Action
Level 3 Summary
KEY TAKEAWAYS (ALL LEVELS)
Your data is protected by law
Confidentiality is respected, with legal limits
You can access your information
You have freedom to express yourself
Ask your counsellor if unsure
Federal privacy rules
You may have the right to:
Know what data is collected
Ask for data to be deleted
Say no to data being sold
AWARENESS
Understanding Safety, Privacy, and Your Rights in Counselling
Slide 9: Freedom and Privacy – USA 🇺🇸
The U.S. Constitution protects:
Freedom of speech
Freedom of belief
Protection from unfair searches
These rights help you speak openly in counselling.
Slide 10: Access to Records – USA 🇺🇸
You can ask to see your counselling records.
FOIA applies to:
Public agencies
It may not apply to private counsellors.
Slide 11: Level 1 Summary
You have the right to:
Privacy
Safety
Clear information
You can always ask questions.
🟣 LEVEL 2 – EASY READ INTERMEDIATE
Understanding Laws, Differences, and Boundaries
Slide 1: Title
Counselling Safety and Legal Rights
Level 2 – Easy Read
Slide 2: Building on Level 1
Level 2 explains:
Legal responsibilities
Differences between UK and USA
Counselling boundaries
LEVEL 1 – EASY READ AWARENESS
Title: Counselling Safety and Your Rights
Why Safety Matters
What is Confidentiality?
When Information May Be Shared
Data Protection – UK
Freedom and Rights – UK
Information Access – UK
Data Protection – USA
Freedom and Privacy – USA
Access to Records – USA
Level 1 Summary: Privacy, Safety, Clear Information, Ask Questions
Level 1 (Awareness / Easy Read) and Level 2 (Intermediate / deeper
understanding) with UK, USA, and worldwide references, including:
Effective Counselling for Disability and Mental Health – Level 1
(Easy Read)
Slide 1: Title
Counselling for Disability and Mental Health
Level 1 – Easy Read
UK 🇬🇧 and USA 🇺🇸
Slide 2: Common Struggles
Feeling anxious or worried 😟
Feeling sad or low (depression) 😔
Stress at work, school, or college 💼📚
Feeling lonely or overwhelmed 🧍♂️🧍♀️
Visual: Cloud icons with expressions
Slide 3: What is Counselling?
Counselling is talking to a trained person
Helps people: talk about feelings, understand problems, find ways to cope
Visual: Speech bubbles / two people talking
Slide 4: Disability and Mental Health
Physical disabilities
Learning disabilities
Autism
Mental health conditions
People may have more than one
Visual: ♿🧠
Slide 5: Why Counselling Helps
Feel listened to
Feel respected
Feel supported
Improves quality of life ❤️👍
Slide 6: Key Counselling Approaches
🎯 Behavioral Therapy – Focus on actions,
routines, rewards
🧘 Mindfulness – Calm breathing, stress
reduction, focus on present
🔄 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – Notice
thoughts → feelings → actions
♿ Disability-Affirmative Therapy (D-AT) – Respect
disability identity, challenge ableism
🛠 Rehabilitation Counselling – Supports whole
person
Slide 7: Important Considerations
🌍 Intersectionality: disability + race,
gender, culture, poverty
🚫 Ableism: counselling challenges stigma
🗣 Tailored Communication: clear language,
concrete examples, visual supports
Slide 8: Goal Setting
Focus on what matters to the person
Goals may include: self-advocacy, education/work, independent living,
confidence & wellbeing 🎯👍
Slide 9: Basic Counselling Skills
Attending: be present
Active Listening: show understanding
Reflecting / Paraphrasing: repeat back to check understanding
Summarizing: highlight key points
Focusing: keep discussion on the person/problem
Immediacy: address urgent concerns
Rapport Building: introduce yourself, be friendly & respectful
Slide 10: Step-by-Step Application
Introduction – build rapport & trust
Listen actively – avoid interrupting
Reflect & paraphrase – “So you feel overwhelmed by…?”
Clarify – check understanding
Offer support – suggest next steps, resources, or professional help
Follow-up – keep communication open
Slide 11: Simple Idea – CBT
CBT = noticing thoughts →
feelings → actions
Changing thoughts can help feelings
Visual: Thought bubble + arrows connecting thought → feeling → action
Slide 12: When to Refer On
Do not try to solve:
Serious crises ⚠️ (suicidal thoughts)
Complex mental health conditions ❌
Major life crises / bereavement 💔
Speak to manager/supervisor 👩💼
Refer to appropriate service:
Anxiety/depression →
GP, therapist, mental health charity 🏥
Money problems →
CAB (UK) / local financial support 💳
Bereavement →
specialist service 🕊️
Slide 13: Summary / Key Takeaways
Mental health affects thoughts, feelings, coping
Level 1 focus: anxiety & depression
Awareness of counselling skills, not full counselling
Know when and where to refer
Slide 14: Mini Quiz / Check
Name two common struggles people may face
Who should you speak to if a problem is too big?
What does CBT help people notice?
Visual: Quiz icons, question marks
Slide 15: Referral Table (Level 1 Basic Problems)
Problem
|
UK Services
|
USA Services
|
Worldwide / Online Options
|
Money / Debt
|
CAB
|
Local financial counseling / 211.org
|
National Debt Line online guides; Step Change
|
Anxiety / Depression
|
GP / therapist
|
Therapist / local charity
|
Online CBT / mental health resources
|
Bereavement
|
Specialist service
|
Hospice / mental health charity
|
Online grief support
|
Clear slide structure
Visual/icon suggestions for accessibility
Referral tables
Key takeaways
This would produce a ready-to-use training
Here’s what it would include:
Level 1 – Easy Read (Awareness)
Title Slide: Counselling for Disability and Mental Health
| Level 1 | UK & USA
Slide 2: Common Struggles
Anxiety 😟
Depression 😔
Stress at work / school 💼📚
Loneliness / feeling overwhelmed 🧍♂️🧍♀️
Visual: cloud icons with expressions
Slide 3: What is Counselling?
Talk to a trained person
Helps with feelings, mental health, coping
Visual: speech bubbles / two people talking
Slide 4: Disability & Mental Health
Physical, learning, autism, mental health
People may have more than one
Visual: ♿🧠
Slide 5: Why Counselling Helps
Feel listened to
Feel respected
Feel supported
Improves quality of life ❤️👍
Slide 6: Key Approaches
Disability-Affirmative Therapy (D-AT) ♿🌍
CBT 🔄🧠
Mindfulness 🧘🌿
Slide 7: Communication & Support
Clear language 🗣
Go at person’s pace
Use pictures / examples 👀
Slide 8: Simple Goal Setting
Confidence
Self-advocacy
Coping skills 🎯👍
Slide 9: Basic Counselling Skills
Listening, reflecting, summarizing, rapport building
Focus on safety & immediate concerns 👋🤝📝
Slide 10: Referral Awareness
When to seek professional help ⚠️🏥
UK: GP, CAB
USA: Local mental health service / 211.org
Slide 11: Level 1 Summary
Counselling is kind, respectful, person-centered
Everyone deserves support ❤️♿🧠
Level 2 – Intermediate
Title Slide: Counselling for Disability & Mental
Health | Level 2 | UK & USA
Slide 2: Building on Level 1
Explains counselling approaches in depth
Addresses barriers and independence ⬆️📘
Slide 3: Rehabilitation Counselling 🛠🏠
Supports whole person: mental, physical, education, independent living
Slide 4: Behavioral Therapy 🎯📱
- Focus
on actions & routines
- Uses
rewards, technology, structured plans
Slide 5: Intersectionality 🌍👥
- Disability
intersects with gender, race, culture
- Support
must respect all identities
Slide 6: Understanding Ableism 🚫♿
- Counselling
challenges unfair attitudes
Slide 7: Tailoring Support 🧩🗣
- Extra
time, visual supports, concrete examples
Slide 8: Self-Advocacy 📢✊
- Speak
up for yourself
- Know
your rights
- Ask
for support
Slide 9: Outcomes & Benefits 🌟👍
- Better
coping skills
- More
independence
- Improved
wellbeing
Slide 10: Level 2 Summary ❤️♿🧠
- Inclusive,
flexible, empowering
- People
are experts in their own lives
Slide 11: Key Takeaways 🌍
- Counselling
supports mental health & disability
- Skills:
listening, understanding, referral awareness
- Always
respect individual needs and rights
- Slide 8 – Mini
Quiz / Check
- Name two
common struggles people may face at Level 1.
- Who should you
speak to if a problem is too big?
- What does CBT
help people notice?
- Visual: Quiz icons,
question marks
- Level 1:
Referral Table for Basic Problems
- How
to use this table:
- Listen to
the person first.
- Do
not attempt to solve complex problems on your own.
- Check
the table for the relevant service.
- Encourage
the person to contact the service.
- Speak
to your manager if unsure.
|
Problem |
UK
Services |
USA
Services |
Australia
Services |
Worldwide/Online
Options |
|
Money / Debt |
Citizens Advice
Bureau (CAB) |
Local financial
counseling / 211.org |
Money Smart,
Financial Counselling Australia |
National Debt line
online guides; Step Change (UK online) |
-
- 🔵 LEVEL 1 –
INTRODUCTION MODULE
- (Awareness and
basic understanding)
- 🧠 Module 2:
Mental Health, Suicide & Self-Harm
- (important to
keep together, but sensitively)
- Includes:
- Mental health
basics
- Anxiety &
depression
- Behavior changes
- Suicide
awareness
- Self-harm
awareness
- How to get help
- What not
to do
- ✔ Can be:
- Awareness (Entry
/ Level 1)
- Safeguarding-focused
(Level 2+)
-
- Slide
1: Title
- Counselling for
Disability and Mental Health
Level 2 – Easy Read - 📘 ♿ 🧠End of Easy Read
PowerPoint content
- Section
2: Counselling
- What
is counselling?
- Counselling is
when:
- A trained person
listens
-
- Slide
2: Building on Level 1
- Level 2 looks
deeper at:
- Different
counselling approaches
- Barriers people
face
- Supporting
independence
- ⬆️ 📘
-
- Slide
3: Rehabilitation Counselling
- This approach
supports:
- Mental health
- Physical health
- Work and
education
- Independent
living
- It looks at the
whole person.
- 🛠 🏠
-
- Slide
4: Behavioral Therapy
- behavioral
therapy:
- Focuses on
actions and behaviors
- Encourages
positive change
- Uses routines
and rewards
- May include
videos or technology.
- 🎯 📱
-
- Slide
5: Intersectionality
- People have many
identities.
- This may
include:
- Disability
- Gender
- Race
- Culture
- Support must
respect all parts of a person.
- 🌍 👥
-
- Slide
6: Understanding Ableism
- Ableism means:
- Unfair attitudes
about disability
- Being treated as
less capable
- Counselling
should challenge this.
- 🚫 ♿
-
- Slide
7: Tailoring Support
- Counselling may
need:
- Extra time
- Visual supports
- Concrete
examples
- One size does
not fit all.
- 🧩 🗣
-
- Slide
8: Self-Advocacy
- Self-advocacy
means:
- Speaking up for
yourself
- Knowing your
rights
- Asking for
support
- Counselling can
help build this skill.
- 📢 ✊
-
- Slide
9: Outcomes and Benefits
- Good counselling
can lead to:
- Better coping
skills
- More
independence
- Better wellbeing
- 🌟 👍
-
- Slide
10: Level 2 Summary
- Effective
counselling is:
- Inclusive
- Flexible
- Empowering
- People are
experts in their own lives.
- ❤️ ♿ 🧠
-
- You talk about
feelings, worries, or experiences
- Counselling
helps with:
- Emotions
- Mental health
- Past or current
problems
- What
counselling can cover
- Counselling may
help with:
- Anxiety or
depression
- Stress or trauma
- Grief or loss
- Emotional
wellbeing
- Types
of counselling (examples)
- Cognitive
counselling (such as CBT)
- Humanistic
counselling
- Behavioral
counselling
- Grief and
bereavement counselling
- Counsellors:
- Do not give
legal advice
- Do not tell
people what to do
- That it’s okay
to ask for help How to get help (UK / USA / worldwide)
- Counselling & Therapy
- What counselling
is
- Who helps
- What happens in
a session
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