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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
Professional Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (2 modules credit rated independently at SCQF level 8 Equivalent to Ofqual level 5)
The Professional Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) course consists of two modules. Each of these two modules have been credit rated wi...
February Offer Reduced Course Fee Ends 28/02/2025
UD1000
Was £599
Now £497
Certificate in Spiritual and Holistic Care independently credit rated
The Certificate in Spiritual and Holistic Care course is independently credit rated at SCQF level 8 (2nd year BA/BSc) with 20 credit points.
February Offer 20% Off Course Fees Until 21/02/2025
CR500
Was £374
Now £299
Couple & Family Counselling - Glasgow Caledonian University Credit Rated
This Couple and Family Counselling course is at degree level module is delivered by the Institute of Counselling in collaboration with Glasgow Cale...
February Offer 25% Off Course Fees Until 21/02/2025
GCU 3
Was £438
Now £328

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
Professional Diploma in Coaching and Mentoring (2 modules credit rated independently at SCQF level 8 Equivalent to Ofqual level 5)
The Professional Diploma in Coaching and Mentoring course consists of two modules. Each of the two modules within this course have been credit rate...
February Offer Reduced Course Fee Ends 28/02/2025
UE1000
Was £599
Now £497
Diploma in Grief and Bereavement Counselling
If you’ve been considering how to become a bereavement counsellor this course is for you. The Diploma in Grief and Bereavement Counselling cours...
1500
£529
Professional Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (2 modules credit rated independently at SCQF level 8 Equivalent to Ofqual level 5)
The Professional Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) course consists of two modules. Each of these two modules have been credit rated wi...
February Offer Reduced Course Fee Ends 28/02/2025
UD1000
Was £599
Now £497
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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 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Credit rated at SCQF level 8)
The course provided me with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Through its structured materials, I was able to develop essential CBT skills that are crucial for effective practice in the field of mental health support. The knowledge I got has significantly enhanced my confidence as a mental health support counselor, enabling me to apply these techniques in real-world situations with greater assurance. I would like to express my gratitude to Dr. Marie Murphy for her exceptional support throughout the course. Her insightful feedback was invaluable in helping me refine my skills and deepen my understanding of the material. I am confident that I will revisit the course materials in the future, as they are well-organized and serve as a valuable resource for ongoing learning and professional development.
Liliia K, 35 days ago
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Certificate in CBT 2 (Credit rated at SCQF level 8)
i found this course and the material very informative, lots of personal tasks which helped to develop my knowledge and understanding of CBT. My tutor was helpful and would give direction if I was unsure of something. I feel able to begin to introduce CBT into my own work with more confidence.
beverley R, 40 days ago
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Diploma in Youth Counselling
Given that the course is entirely distance-learning and not in-person, the quality of tutoring including communication, advice and feedback is excellent. The course materials are excellent and provide links to all the essential texts for the subject. I feel as though I have learned a great deal over the course of my studies and it has enhanced my practice and enabled me to move forward in my professional aims.
Dave S, 41 days ago
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Certificate in Christian Counselling
The course material is in-depth, allowing me to reflect on and consider the role of a Christian Counsellor at the basic /Introductory level. I received detailed and positive feedback from the Tutor, Marie Murphy, which demonstrated my ability and skills to pursue the role of a Christian Counsellor. Marie's feedback has helped to guide me in this role. Thank you.
Marcia T, 79 days ago
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Certificate in Couple and Family Counselling Skills
Dr Murphy made my study for diploma in Couple and Family Counselling really interesting, she is very honest and approachable. I really looked forward for all her comments and do take them on board and will implement them in my ministerial role. I just want to say thank you for helping me to see my hidden potentials and to see situations and individuals from a different point of view to which I formerly held. Mobrae
Mobrae M, 88 days ago
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Certificate in Counselling
Good, really interesting and was grateful for the quick turn around on my assignments after them being sent to a different tutor. Very grateful and feel really good about the course and getting it completed.
Lisa C, 118 days ago
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Certificate in CBT 2 (Credit rated at SCQF level 8)
Marie has been an excellent tutor throughout this course and consistently supportive. Marie has also been excellent in outlining any areas where more depth or focus may have been required by me as a student in relation to coursework. Marie has also been extremely accessible for any queries and prompt to reply.
Ian C, 119 days ago
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Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Some of the course work seems a little dated
David P, 120 days ago
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Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Credit rated at SCQF level 8)
The course materials made sense and explained what was required throughout. My tutor (Marie Murphy) was really engaging throughout and very supportive when I asked questions and probed into next steps etc. If/when I sign up for my next course I would ask for Marie to be my tutor again.
Nick A, 131 days ago
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Diploma in Youth Counselling
I loved the youth counselling course, as a teacher I learned a lot about all the theories and models and also released that I have applied most of them in my years of teaching without noticing. I have also learned that my approach is a holistic approach, which I never knew. Dr. Murphy was amazing in her guidance and feedback and I learned a lot from her. I am planning on expanding in this career and also do the other counselling courses.
Minette J, 138 days ago

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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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