Postgraduate courses

Counselling

Make a positive change to the lives of others

Discover our Counselling courses here, or find out more at a postgraduate event.

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Learn the theory, processes and skills required by the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Whether you are looking to start your counselling career or develop a specialism, these courses provide you with the experience you need to thrive in the profession.

Accreditations

Our Counselling courses are accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Courses

Humanistic Counselling MA, PG Dip

This Postgraduate Diploma provides professional counselling training. Develop the knowledge and skills needed to become an effective and ethical counsellor on this BACP accredited course...

100%

100% of Counselling students felt better prepared for their future career as a result of their course. (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2024)

The volunteers and staff at the Communities Centre are amazing, so helpful and kind. The environment is just brilliant to work in. In short, the Centre is a very special and rare thing, and any trainee will benefit greatly from experiencing this environment. I cannot overstate how vital the placement has been to my development. Within 8 months of qualifying I had a full private practice. Without this placement I am convinced this would not have happened.

Mark | Counselling

It was good to be part of such a well organized and well run service. It was lovely to be able to counsel clients knowing that if there were any issues that I would be well supported. I loved the clients and enjoyed being part of the supervision group. I feel that I learned so much from these sessions. Lynne Gabriel is very supportive and an excellent teacher. The administration team are also supportive.

Pauline | Counselling

The volunteers and staff at the Communities Centre are amazing, so helpful and kind. The environment is just brilliant to work in. In short, the Centre is a very special and rare thing, and any trainee will benefit greatly from experiencing this environment. I cannot overstate how vital the placement has been to my development. Within 8 months of qualifying I had a full private practice. Without this placement I am convinced this would not have happened.

Shannon | Counselling

94%

94% of Counselling students felt that staff were enthusiastic about what they were teaching. (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2024)

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Access to postgraduate study

If you do not have the traditional academic qualifications for postgraduate study, but satisfy the criteria around professional experience, you can undertake the Access to Postgraduate Study module as part of your entry process.

Residential weekend

Benefit from 2 residential weekends, 1 per year, usually in late January or early February. You will have the opportunity to deepen your understanding of personal development, take part in experiential activities and reflect on self in relationship.

Contracted counselling placements

Extend and deepen your understanding of professional practice and supervision by engaging in contracted counselling placements, to complete the required 150 hours.

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