Counselling

Counselling and Helping Skills

Introduction

When does this start and end?

We have 3 different start dates for this course:

8 November 2023 - 9 November 2023
29 February 2024 - 1 March 2024
27 June 2024 - 28 June 2024

What are the entry requirements?

No formal qualifications are required to study this course. A willingness to learn is essential.

How much does this cost?

FREE*

* This course is fully funded for eligible students.

If you are not eligible, the cost of the course is £25.00. If you choose to stay residentially, and you are not eligible via the residential funding assessment, there will be an additional fee to pay. The vast majority of students are eligible to study and stay residentially for free and we will confirm when you apply.

Introduction

This is an introductory level course for beginners and requires no formal qualifications to apply.

Found out about Progression

Course description

This course will introduce you to therapeutic methods and some of the underpinning theory of counselling and helping skills. The course will also consider how these can be applied to support your own and others wellbeing.

What can this course lead to?

This course is beneficial for those who have been out of education or employment for a while and are looking to gain new knowledge and skills. You could progress to gain a qualification such as the Level 2 Award in Counselling Concepts. Our Student Support Services team will work with you to design a personalised learning journey based on your needs and aspirations.

Course session dates

Session dates for 8 November 2023 - 9 November 2023

Wednesday 08 Nov 2023 to Thursday 09 Nov 2023

Session dates for 29 February 2024 - 1 March 2024

Thursday 29 Feb 2024 to Friday 01 Mar 2024

Session dates for 27 June 2024 - 28 June 2024

Thursday 27 Jun 2024 to Friday 28 Jun 2024

Introduction

This is an introductory level course for beginners and requires no formal qualifications to apply.

Found out about Progression

Do you know? The average wage for fully qualified Counsellors is £22,600

“Being a full-time mum has been amazing - now is the time to focus on what I want to do.” - Julie
Learn more about Julie's story

The counselling course content was marvellous. It touched every area and I believe was integral in me becoming a success at counselling.

After completing the short course in Counselling Therapy, I was inspired and motivated to pursue the level 1 and level 2 as well. Was a life changing experience.

Studying the counselling course at the Northern College has been one of the most profoundly transformative and insightful experiences of my life. It has forever changed me as a person and I view the world through new eyes now.

I am now reaping the rewards from the counselling course and look forward to continuing my studies. Thank you so very, very much for your enduring support, fantastic teaching and boundless patience!