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An experienced provider with outstanding achievement rates

We are an experienced provider of adult counselling qualifications with outstanding achievement rates. We offer courses from Level 1 through to Level 4, allowing for progression of your studies without the need to change your provider.

A professional, humanistic, integrated approach to counselling

Our counselling tutors are practicing counsellors with a wealth of experience in different parts of the sector. All our tutors are members of recognized counselling organisations, working within approved ethical framework.

They are passionate about maintaining the standard of counselling provision and endeavour to encourage the best counselling qualities within their students.

We offer a flexible way for students to gain counselling qualifications, with many of our courses taught in the evening, one day a week. Our experience shows us that our students achieve their best when learning in the classroom, with plenty of opportunities to embed practice within their learning. All our courses encourage active student participation and weekly skills practice, with a focus on enabling you to build strong relationships with your tutors and peers as well as developing essential counselling and transferable skills.

Professional, humanistic, integrated counselling training

We deliver professional, humanistic, integrated counselling training through which you can learn about a variety of theoretical and practical approaches to counselling.

Our qualifications start at Level 1 and offer the opportunity to work your way up to the Level 4 Diploma with a consistent provider.

Completion of the Level 4 qualification will enable you to work as a counsellor in an Agency setting; and whilst Level 1, 2 and 3 will not lead to counselling employment, they are designed to give you the pre-practitioner training you need for your professional counselling qualification.

Across all levels, each week you will be taught in small supportive environments. You will take part in weekly skills practice and receive close supervision and feedback which will help you to reflect on your ability to practice and grow through your training.

Part Time Counselling courses

Counselling - Level 1 - Award in Counselling Skills

Part Time CPWQ200P

The objective of the Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Award in Counselling Skills is to give learners an introduction to Counselling Skills in preparation for further learning or training. Students learn to identify and practice core counselling skills...

29th Apr 2025 - 24th Jun 2025

Tuesday

Counselling

Witney Campus

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Counselling - Level 1 - Award in Counselling Skills

Part Time P04802

The objective of the Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Award in Counselling Skills is to give learners an introduction to Counselling Skills in preparation for further learning or training....

29th Sept 2025 - 24th Nov 2025

Monday

Counselling

Abingdon Campus

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Counselling - Level 1 - Award in Counselling Skills

Part Time P04800

The objective of the Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Award in Counselling Skills is to give learners an introduction to Counselling Skills in preparation for further learning or training....

28th Apr 2026 - 30th Jun 2026

Tuesday

Counselling

Witney Campus

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Counselling - Level 1 - Award in Counselling Skills

Part Time P04801

The objective of the Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Award in Counselling Skills is to give learners an introduction to Counselling Skills in preparation for further learning or training....

15th Jan 2026 - 12th Mar 2026

Thursday

Counselling

Abingdon Campus

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Counselling - Level 2 - Certificate in Counselling Skills

Part Time P04803

This course helps to enhance personal or workplace skills, especially for those in customer-focused services, including the caring profession and mental health workers. The Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills is accredited by the NCFE....

8th Jan 2026 - 2nd Jul 2026

Thursday

Counselling

Abingdon Campus

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Counselling - Level 2 - Certificate in Counselling Skills

Part Time P04804

This course helps to enhance personal or workplace skills, especially for those in customer-focused services, including the caring profession and mental health workers. The Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills is accredited by the NCFE....

16th Sept 2025 - 14th Apr 2026

Tuesday

Counselling

Abingdon Campus

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Counselling - Level 2 - Certificate in Counselling Skills

Part Time P04806

This course helps to enhance personal or workplace skills, especially for those in customer-focused services, including the caring profession and mental health workers. The Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills is accredited by the NCFE....

30th Sept 2025 - 28th Apr 2026

Tuesday

Counselling

Witney Campus

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Counselling - Level 3 - Certificate in Counselling Studies

Part Time P04805

This brand new programme is the most up-to-date counselling offer at Level 3 from the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB). It is distinct from its predecessors due to the additional value that is added to you as both an indivi...

9th Sept 2025 - 31st Oct 2026

Tuesday

Counselling

Abingdon Campus

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Counselling - Level 3 - Certificate in Counselling Studies

Part Time P04807

This new Level 3 counselling programme from the CPCAB offers added value for both personal and professional growth. It is distinct from its predecessors by providing a broader understanding of allied professions, which will significantly enhance your...

11th Sept 2025 - 31st Oct 2026

Thursday

Counselling

Witney Campus

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Counselling - Level 4 - Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

Part Time P04808

This two-year part-time Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB) qualification gives learners the knowledge, skills and competencies to work as a therapeutic counsellor in an Agency context....

15th Sept 2025 - 31st Oct 2027

Monday

Counselling

Abingdon Campus

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