Start your journey with professional counsellor training that prepares you for counselling roles in private practice, education, social care, and more. At Victoria Counselling & Training Service, our accredited training courses combine theory, skills development, and practical experience to help you become a counsellor with confidence and purpose.
We offer a range of counselling training options to suit your background, career goals, and level of experience. Whether you’re starting out or expanding your skills, we provide clear, structured routes through every stage of your development. Our counselling course programmes include a Certificate in Counselling Skills, Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, and Practitioner Diploma in CBT. These are designed to support both new students and qualified practitioners seeking additional training or continuing professional development.
Our courses are built on practical experience, formal training, and therapeutic counselling principles. You will gain knowledge in counselling and psychotherapy, communication skills, and personal therapy, while completing supervised placement hours. We also offer psychotherapy training for those progressing towards specialist roles. Many training courses are supported by experienced counsellors and tutors, ensuring the highest standards in both teaching and supervision. We welcome students from all backgrounds, including those with existing qualifications, prior learning, or professional experience in psychology, education, or social care. Check out why accreditations are important.
Victoria Counselling & Training Service is an established provider of counsellor training, known for delivering high quality training to those preparing for counselling and psychotherapy roles. We work closely with professional bodies such as the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) to ensure our programmes meet the expectations for accreditation and registration.
Our team includes qualified practitioners and experienced tutors with backgrounds in private work, human resources, therapy, and counselling services. Students benefit from small group support, structured assessment, and ongoing supervision throughout their training. Whether you want to work with children, young people, or adults, we’ll help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to move forward with confidence.
Our tutors are designed to deliver a wider range of modalities, offering an ‘integrative’ approach. The Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling covers the following approaches; Person-Centred/Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Transactional Analysis and Inner Child Therapy. We believe that all clients have different needs and therefore we train our students to be adaptable and to be able to work in line with their client’s individual needs.
We support learners through every stage of their professional development. If you’re new to the field, our certificate in counselling skills will help you build a strong foundation. If you’ve already gained some experience, we offer further training to help you transition into therapeutic counselling roles or private practice.
Many counsellors begin their journey with us through part-time courses that fit around their current work or family commitments. Our flexible training structure, combined with personalised tutor support, makes it possible to balance study with other responsibilities. All students are encouraged to reflect on their practice and build self-awareness as part of their learning journey.
If you’re considering a career in counselling and psychotherapy, or want to build on existing qualifications, our training providers can help. Contact us today to speak with a tutor, receive further information, or begin the application process. We’ll help you understand the right training path for your goals and provide guidance on assessment, supervision, and next steps.
