Counselling
Turn your passion for helping others into a professional career.
Department Overview
The Healthcare sector provides vital services to millions of people in a wide range of circumstances. The demand for mental health services continues to increase and has seen a surge since the pandemic.
Counselling is more than a job, it's a profession and a rewarding career path. Professional accreditation is an essential part of gaining the skills and experience to practise as a Therapeutic Counsellor.
Our tutors have many years' experience in care settings and can equip you with the technical knowledge and resilient mindset to succeed in your career.
You'll cover many different aspects of counselling work, including working safely, ethically and professionally. The core approach of the course is humanistic, and covers counselling relationships, self-reflection and taking a user-centred approach with a diverse client base.
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What course are you looking for?
Certificate in Counselling Skills Level 2
Start Date
October 2025
Duration
15 Weeks
Attendance
Part-time
Certificate in Counselling Studies Level 3
Start Date
October 2025
Duration
15 Weeks
Attendance
Part-time
Counselling - Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling - Level 4 Year 2
Start Date
September 2026
Duration
1 Years
Attendance
Part-time
Counselling - Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling Level 4 Year 1
Start Date
September 2026
Duration
1 Years
Attendance
Part-time
Free Online Course - Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
Duration
12 Weeks
Attendance
Online
Free Online Course - Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health
Duration
15 Weeks
Attendance
Online
Free Online Course - Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Domestic Abuse
Duration
12 Weeks
Attendance
Online
Free Online Course - Level 2 Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent Programme
Duration
9 Weeks
Attendance
Online
Free Online Course - Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills
Duration
6 Months
Attendance
Online
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