The Certificate in Counselling Skills – Tuesdays, March 31st to August 4th 2026

Tuesdays, March 31st to August 4th (10am – 1pm)

Qualification attained:

Certificate in Counselling Skills and the eligibility to progress to the Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, level 4 equivalent (NCPS accredited).

Hours required:

75 guided learning hours over 6 months at 10am until 1pm on a Tuesday, plus 2-3 hours per week private study and coursework (see below).

Other information:

This course has been developed for people who use counselling skills in their work or envisage incorporating them into their work and for people who want to work towards a full qualification in counselling. It is also suitable for people who may wish to gain skills for use in everyday life, thus learning and practising a range of skills.

There is a weekly reflective journal and an assessed counselling role play towards the end of the course.

On passing this course, graduates are given priority access to the accredited Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (NCPS).

The main objective of this award is that on completion candidates will:

• be competent in using a full defined range of counselling skills
  
• know not only what skills they are using but also why they are using them
  
• understand the importance of using counselling skills ethically and within the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society’s Ethical Framework

(https://nationalcounsellingsociety.org/about-us/code-of-ethics)

• gain access to progression opportunities in employment
  
• gain access to progression opportunities in education and training.

This award was designed in line with the qualifications regulatory process with regard to the relevant professional bodies such as the NCPS. Our courses are therefore a prudent choice for those wanting recognition within a changing landscape. An accredited Diploma (see below) is necessary.