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Online Counselling Courses
The Institute of Counselling has delivered Counselling Courses and Training and CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy courses) along with Coaching and Mentoring for over 35 years. We have trained over 30,000 students and understand that our students may have different needs to be met when making a course choice.

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Course Spotlight

Where we achieve high demands for individual courses we are able to offer these courses at a lower price!
Courses currently on offer are shown below
Certificate in Spiritual and Holistic Care independently credit rated
The Certificate in Spiritual and Holistic Care course is independently accredited by the ACCPH
September Special Offer 20% off Course Fees Until 30/09/2025
CR500
Was £374
Now £299
Diploma In Clinical and Pastoral Counselling
The Diploma in Clinical and Pastoral Counselling course is one of the highest level qualifications offered by the Institute, accordingly, it is the...
September Offer 20% off Course Fees Ends 30/09/2025
5000N
Was £1559
Now £1247
Professional Certificate in Clinical and Pastoral Counselling - Glasgow Caledonian University Credit Rated
The Certificate in Clinical and Pastoral Counselling course is a degree level module and is delivered by the Institute of Counselling in collaborat...
September Special Offer 20% off Course Fees Until 30/09/2025
GCU 1
Was £438
Now £350

Our Most Popular Courses

We offer a wide range of courses in Counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Coaching and Mentoring.
Below are our most popular courses
Certificate in Christian Counselling
The Certificate in Christian Counselling course introduces the student to the field of Christian counselling. This course is specifically designed ...
Diploma In Clinical and Pastoral Counselling
The Diploma in Clinical and Pastoral Counselling course is one of the highest level qualifications offered by the Institute, accordingly, it is the...
September Offer 20% off Course Fees Ends 30/09/2025
5000N
Was £1559
Now £1247
Professional Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (2 modules ACCPH Accredited)
The Professional Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) course consists of two modules.
September Special Offer 20% off Course Fees Until 30/09/2025
UD1000
Was £599
Now £479
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Employee Sponsorship

If you are employed within a relevant field or/and in the caring, helping professions your employer might be able to assist you with paying all or some of your course fees. Find out more about our Employee Sponsorship Programme

Group Discount

If 5 or more of you wish to enrol on any of our courses (these can be different courses for each of you) at the same time we will give the following discounts:

  • 5-9 we will give 15% off
  • 10 - 30 we will give 20% off
  • 30+ we will give 25% off

Please note if the course requested is already discounted we will give the higher of the two discounts to the relevant course.

Loyalty Reward

For second and subsequent courses we offer all students a 10% discount across our range of courses however this cannot be used in addition to any “spotlight” discounts. If you are enrolling on-line please request your discount code by telephoning (0141 204 2230) or send an email to admin@instituteofcounselling.org.uk.

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Certificate in CBT 2 (Credit rated at SCQF level 8)
I have enjoyed this course very much, it has been challenging but rewarding and I would thoroughly recommend it! My tutor was very supportive and a great mentor to guide me through. The course content and materials were excellent, very informative and professional at this higher level. I would rate this course as excellent for anyone wishing to develop further their counselling and therapist skills.
MARK H, 8 days ago
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Certificate in CBT 2 (Credit rated at SCQF level 8)
I liked the structure of the course. The material was interessting and was presented very clear, and the set-up in the folder was inviting to learn. I liked that there were colourful graphics to enhance the learning experience. A great benefit is that each stutdent is assigned a personal tutor to help them through the coure. Marie Murphy was my personal tutor, she was very helpful and supportive with any questions and concerns I had. Her feedback on my written work was always encouraging and uplifting. She certainly has a great gift in tutoring and I am very grateful that Marie was assigned to me. The course content is clear and in depth. I got a good overview of CBT in general and about specific disorders and different methods used. What I was missing a little is that the content of the course material is still the same as fifteen years ago. I would have liked to see more of the newer approaches or new methods that have evolved and have enhanced CBT since then. But that is my personal preference. Over all it is a great course and I can really recommend it to others. A great benefit is that it is accredited by the ACCPH which is internationally recognised.
Caroline T, 11 days ago
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Certificate in Counselling
I was impressed with the course contents, assignments and responses generally.
Olaitan A, 27 days ago
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Certificate in Christian Counselling
The course provided me with the introductory knowledge that I needed. The assignments were challenging but allowed me to demonstrate what I was learning and how I could apply it to client work. Marie Murphy was an excellent tutor and her feedback was encouraging and detailed.
John B, 33 days ago
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Diploma in Grief and Bereavement Counselling
I thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of this course, so much so that I want to continue on my counselling journey! I haven't done any learning for over 25 years and was very proud of achieving A's for all my assignments, it goes to show whatever age you are it's never too late to learn
Joanne O, 47 days ago
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Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Credit rated at SCQF level 8)
Really enjoyed the course and looking forward to the diploma .
David P, 53 days ago
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Certificate in Grief and Bereavement
I found the course very beneficial and the content was excellent. My tutor was very responsive, supportive and encouraging.
Carmen B, 61 days ago
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Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Credit rated at SCQF level 8)
The course was very challenging ,intense and inspiring. I enjoyed it immensely and I am very grateful to have been part of this rewarding project.
Trlma L, 64 days ago
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Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Credit rated at SCQF level 8)
I enjoyed the course and look forward to moving into the next section and learning more. The online aspect very convenient give I work. My tutor Dr Murphy was prompt and gave good feedback. I would recommend a more concise and clear 1-2 page document on expectations for assessments, assignments and dates, with clear documentation and labelling, separate to other materials, as I found this information a little disjointed to find. Otherwise very enjoyable module.
Christopher C, 82 days ago
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Certificate in Christian Counselling
Fabulous course! Thank you!
Pavlina S, 83 days ago

Latest from our Blog

The Modern World of Counselling including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Counselling and CBT were once the exclusive domain of the professional therapist, but no longer. New insights into human behaviour have helped remove the subject's mystique, making counselling more client-focused and therefore more approachable as a topic of training. With the courses, techniques and support of the Institute's tutors, counselling skills or cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) skills can be acquired by anyone ready and willing to learn.

The background of current students

We currently have students from: nursing, teaching, social work, voluntary sector, clergy and pastoral, human resources, prison services, probationary services, police officers … as well as people simply looking to make a career change or extend their current qualifications.

What kind of course do I need? How will I learn? What can you offer me?

Our Certificate in counselling, CBT or coaching and mentoring course is appropriate when a student is either entering counselling or has a specific need such as expanding knowledge and skills in grief and bereavement counselling or another area of counselling, CBT or coaching and mentoring.

Our Diploma Course is appropriate when a student wishes to extend their level of expertise and practice beyond certificate and gain more in depth knowledge and skills.

 

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