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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.

Professional Counselling courses

Award in Counselling Skills - Level 1

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....

21st Apr 2026 - 16th Jun 2026

Tuesday - 10:00 - 14:00

Counselling

Witney Campus

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Award in Counselling Skills - Level 1

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....

13th Apr 2027 - 15th Jun 2027

Tuesday - 10:00 - 13:00

Counselling

Witney Campus

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Award in Counselling Skills - Level 1

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....

8th Sept 2026 - 13th Oct 2026

Tuesday - 18:00 - 21:00

Counselling

Abingdon Campus

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Award in Counselling Skills - Level 1

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....

10th Sept 2026 - 15th Oct 2026

Thursday - 18:00 - 21:00

Counselling

Abingdon Campus

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Certificate in Counselling Skills - Level 2 - NCFE

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....

3rd Nov 2026 - 25th May 2027

Tuesday - 18:00 - 21:00

Counselling

Witney Campus

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Certificate in Counselling Skills - Level 2 - NCFE

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....

4th Jan 2027 - 5th Jul 2027

Monday - 18:00 - 21:00

Counselling

Abingdon Campus

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Certificate in Counselling Skills - Level 2 - NCFE

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....

5th Nov 2026 - 10th Jun 2027

Thursday - 18:00 - 21:00

Counselling

Abingdon Campus

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CPCAB Certificate in Applied Counselling Studies - Level 3

Part Time P04807

New for 2026! We’re excited to introduce a flexible learning experience designed with you in mind. The will be delivered in a hybrid format, combining in-person sessions for meaningful connection and practical engagement with online sessions for conv...

10th Sept 2026 - 13th May 2027

Thursday - 17:30 - 21:30

Counselling

Witney Campus

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CPCAB Certificate in Applied Counselling Studies - Level 3

Part Time P04805

This 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 individual and p...

8th Sept 2026 - 11th May 2027

Tuesday - 17:30 - 21:30

Counselling

Abingdon Campus

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CPCAB Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling - Level 5

Part Time P04810

NEW for 2026! Take the next step in your professional journey with the CPCAB Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling - Level 5. This advanced qualification is designed for experienced counsellors who want to deepen their knowledge, refine their skil...

12th Jan 2027 - 6th Jul 2027

Tuesday - 09:30 - 16:30

Counselling

Abingdon Campus

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CPCAB Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling - Level 4

Part Time P04808

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

17th Sept 2026 - 18th May 2028

Thursday - 09:00 - 16:30

Counselling

Abingdon Campus

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