Starts: 9th September 2025
Tuesdays 6:30–9:30pm + 1 Saturday/month | 2 years | £4250
NCPS Accredited

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This professionally accredited diploma is the final stage in your core training and prepares you to work ethically and effectively as a qualified counsellor.

With 360 hours of face-to-face training over two years and 100 hours of supervised placement, this course blends rich theoretical learning with practical experience to help you become the counsellor you want to be.

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Rooted in Person-Centred theory, the course also introduces you to Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioural models, supporting you to develop a coherent, personalised counselling approach.

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You’ll study core topics including:

• Professional ethics and safe practice

• The therapeutic relationship

• Client diversity and inclusion

• Self-awareness and reflective practice

• Placement-based client work and supervision

 

Assessment is varied and includes reflective journals, group work, professional discussions, client logs, supervisor reports, and a final research project.

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All students receive Google Classroom access and tutor support throughout.

NCPS Accredited, this diploma qualifies you for entry onto a recognised professional register.

Entry is by interview.