Qualifications, Trainings & CPD
Kian de la Cour
+ Chair & Founder Member of The Association of Somatic and Integrative Sexologists (ASIS)
+ Vice-President of the Association of Certified Sexological Bodyworkers (ACSB)
+ Chair of Judges for the Sexual Freedom Awards
+ Member of the Sexual Health and Disability Alliance (SHADA)
+ BA (Hons) Interdisciplinary Human Studies. University of Bradford, 1991
+ BSc (Hons) Health Sciences: Nutritional Therapy. University of Westminster, 2005
+ Certified Embodied Counsellor with the Institute of Somatic Sexology (ISS). Online, 2023
+ Pink Therapy’s 11th Annual Conference. University of Roehampton, 2023
+ Breaking Convention: Sixth International Conference on Psychdelic Consciousness. University of Exeter, 2023
+ The Queer 7 Eye Model of Supervision College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists (COSRT). Online, 2023
+ Pink Therapy's 10th Annual Conference Queering Mental Health: Beyond Therapy. London, 2022
+ Ergos Institute SE™ Short: The Transformative Power of Eros - Sexual Development, Trauma, Power Dynamics, and Intimacy with Dr. Peter Levine and Kimberly Ann Johnson (2 days). Online, 2021
+ Not in Front of The Clients: living and working within our communities, Pink Therapy and The Alternative Sexualities Health Research Alliance (TASHRA). Online, 2020
+ The Brilliant Online Educator Course with Pavini Moray. Online, 2019
+ Interpersonal neurobiology - How to make psychotherapy effective (3 days) with Dr. Dan Siegel. London, 2018
+ Congress Attachment and Trauma: Personality Development and Psychotherapy, Instituto di Scienze Cognitive (ISC). London, 2018
+ Sex Works! The Intersection of Mental Health and Sexuality Professionals, Pink Therapy's 6th Annual Conference (Conference consultant & speaker). London, 2018
+ Certified Wheel of Consent® Workshop Facilitator. The School of Consent, 2018
+ Introduction to Embodied Counselling with the Institute of Somatic Sexology (ISS). Online, 2017
+ Trauma Training for Bodywork Professionals with Caffyn Jesse & Katie Sarra (event organiser & participant). Dawlish, 2017
+ Breath of Life workshops with Bessel van der Kolk (2 days), Stephen Porges (2 days), Gabor Mate (2 days) & Rollin McCraty (1 day). London, 2017
+ Congress Trauma and Attachment: The Resilience of Mind and Body, Psychotherapy Excellence & Instituto di Scienze Cognitive (ISC). London, 2017
+ 3 More Days: An advanced intensive for Like a Pro graduates, with Dr. Betty Martin (event organiser & participant). Dawlish, 2016
+ Women's Pelvic Health: Scar Tissue Remediation, Education and Management (STREAM) training with Ellen Heed & Kimberley Ann Johnson (event organiser & participant). Dawlish, 2016
+ Certified Cuddle Party Facilitator, with Dr. Betty Martin & Len Daley (event organiser & participant). Dawlish, 2016
+ Certified Somatic Sex Educator, with Joseph Kramer, Deej Juventin and Uma Furman, awarded by the Institute of Somatic Sexology (ISS) (event organiser & participant). Devon, 2015
+ Foundations of Facilitation Training with Dr. Betty Martin (event organiser & participant). Dawlish, 2015
+ Like a Pro (Wheel of Consent) training for touch professionals, with Dr. Betty Martin CSB (event organiser & participant). Dawlish, 2015
+ Certificate in Sexological Bodywork®, with Joseph Kramer, Deej Juventin and Uma Furman, awarded by the Institute of Somatic Sexology (ISS) (event organiser & participant). Devon, 2015
+ The Juicy Psoas: Redefining Core Strength with Liz Koch. The Pilates Foundation. London, 2013
+ Holotrope Breathwork with Christina and Stanislav Grof. Berlin, 2013
+ Sexual Pleasure. Royal Society of Medcine, Sexuality & Sexual Health Section. London, 2013
+ Sex Coach training with Patti Britton and Sex Coach U. Online, 2013
+ Ultimate SAR Experience (Sexual Attitudes Reassessment and Restructuring) with Patti Britton and Dr Robert Dunlop of Sex Coach U. Amsterdam, 2012
+ Pelvic Heart Integration (created by Jack Painter) with Deborah Anapol, as participant Ireland 2012 & as staff. London, 2012
+ The British Association of Sexual Educators (BASE) Conference: Sexual Confidence, Challenging Unhelpful Beliefs. University of Warwick, 2012
+ Sexological Bodywork and Erotic Trance Training with Joseph Kramer (space holder & participant). London, 2011
+ Breaking Convention: First International Conference on Psychdelic Consciousness. University of Kent, 2011
+ Urban Tantra Professional Training Program, with Barbara Carrellas. Sweden, 2010
+ Shamanic De-armoring and Quodoushka levels 1, 2, 3 & 4 with the Deer Tribe Metis Medicine Society. Europe & USA, 2008-2012
+ Disability: sex, relationships and pleasure. Royal Society of Medcine, London 2009
+ Radical Ecstasy Intensive with Dossie Easton. London, 2008
+ Certificate in the Theory of Tantric Surrogacy™ with Padma Deva / Tantric Initiations. Bedford, 2007
+ The Integrated Nutritional and Medical Approach to Female Hormone Problems: Menstrual Problems and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Marilyn Glenville. London, 2003
+ 5th International Symposium on Mushroom Nutrition: A New Class of Clinical Nutrition. London, 2003
+ Rebalancing deep tissue massage / myofascial bodywork (768 hours), Osho International Academy of Healing Arts. Poona, India 1996
+ Reiki with Barbara McGregor. London, 1995
+ Sacred Intimate Training with the Body Electric School. Wildwood, California 1994
In addition, I have learned with the following teachers and schools:
Alan Lowen/The Art of Being; Sarita/School of Awakening; John Hawken; The Human Awareness Institute (HAI); Gay Love Spirit; Institute for Self Actualisation (isa); Komaja; JING Institute of Advanced Massage Training; Ellen & David Ramsdale; TantraLink; Transcendence; Leora Lightwoman; Institute for Sexual Self Realization; various men’s retreats including with Michael Meade & Malidoma Somé, The Edward Carpenter Community & The ManKind Project.