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Counselling / Mentoring Courses

About Counselling & Mentoring

Do you work with members of the public in a caring capacity?

Do you work as a mentor, receptionist or teaching assistant?

Do you like to listen to and support people with their problems?

Then counselling could be the course for you!

Our courses are offered flexibly – either evening courses to fit in with your work commitments, or fast track daytime courses.

Counselling / Mentoring courses for Adults

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This course is designed for adult learners who have successfully completed Level 2 and Level 3 counselling qualifications and are ready to train as professional counsellors. It is a two-year, practice-based qualification that prepares learners...
Course Duration
2 years
Course Type
Adult Course
Start Date
8th September, 2025
Study Mode
Part Time
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This course is ideal for anyone interested in developing their communication and people skills, especially those considering a future in counselling, mentoring, support work, or other helping roles. It’s suitable for beginners and those returning...
Course Duration
16 weeks
Course Type
Adult Course
Start Date
9th September, 2025
Study Mode
Part Time
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This course is ideal for individuals who want to develop their skills in supporting others through mentoring. It’s suitable for those working or volunteering in education, youth work, community services, or support roles—and for anyone...
Course Duration
16 weeks
Course Type
Adult Course
Start Date
9th September, 2025
Study Mode
Part Time
Adult students talking to each other
This course is ideal for individuals who want to develop their skills in supporting others through mentoring. It’s suitable for those working or volunteering in education, youth work, community services, or support roles—and for anyone...
Course Duration
30 weeks
Course Type
Adult Course
Start Date
9th September, 2025
Study Mode
Part Time
Four adult students standing
This course is ideal for individuals who want to develop their skills in supporting others through mentoring. It’s suitable for those working or volunteering in education, youth work, community services, or support roles—and for anyone...
Course Duration
16 weeks
Course Type
Adult Course
Start Date
9th September, 2025
Study Mode
Part Time
Adult students talking to each other
This course is for adult learners who have already completed a Level 2 Counselling Skills qualification and want to deepen their understanding of counselling theory, ethics, and practice. It is ideal for those progressing toward...
Course Duration
22 weeks
Course Type
Adult Course
Start Date
2nd September, 2025
Study Mode
Part Time
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This course is for adult learners who have already completed a Level 2 Counselling Skills qualification and want to deepen their understanding of counselling theory, ethics, and practice. It is ideal for those progressing toward...
Course Duration
36 weeks
Course Type
Adult Course
Start Date
10th September, 2025
Study Mode
Part Time

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We want to ensure the right level and type of support is in place for every one of our learners to be successful and treated as an individual. We believe that each student should be individually supported to grow and develop personally and professionally.

When you join us you’ll have access to a network of mentors and online 24/7 confidential counselling services for your emotional wellbeing, as well as a dedicated safeguarding team of staff, student-to-student safeguarding champions and your own personal tutor.

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