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- Course fees must be paid in UK Sterling. Fees paid are not refundable except during the first two weeks after registration, less any reasonable costs incurred related to the services we provide.
- Where software and/or online courses have been accessed no refunds will be considered for this particular item.
- A transfer to another course of comparable value will always be considered but may be subject to an administration fee.
- Upon receipt of cancellation notice, we will process the refund due to you within 30 days of our receipt of your written notice of cancellation. You must also return any course related materials.
- In cases where it is found the services are not the reason for cancelling, a charge of £55 per cancelled course will be made to cover costs incurred by the Institute of Counselling
- Course fees include all course materials and tuition services for the duration of this course (See 9).
- Scheduled Instalments must be paid monthly as stated in the fee list. Lack of progress on the course does not affect the liability to complete the scheduled instalment payments as agreed on the agreed dates.
- All scheduled monthly Instalment payments collectively represent the course fee.
- The Institute reserves the right to request references from applicants.
- All applications are subject to approval from the Admissions Secretary before enrolment.
- The Institute reserves the right to alter, substitute or amend course materials or resources without prior notice.
- Course duration is:
- 6 months for a certificate course
- 12 months for a two module course
- 18 months for a three module course
- 24 months for a four or four module course
Your statutory rights under UK law are not affected by these conditions of enrolment.
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- Provide all training resources covering the full contents of the course, in stages, as studying progresses.
- Provide all tuition services, and marking of all assignments until successful completion of the course.
- Provide, on successful completion of the course, the Institute of Counselling's Certificate and / or Diploma.
- Provide these services until the successful completion of the course or for a maximum of: Six months for a single module course, One year for a two-module course, One and a half years for a three-module course, Two and a half years for a four-module course, whichever is shorter.
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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, 9 days ago
Certificate in Christian Counselling
Fabulous course! Thank you!
Pavlina S, 10 days ago
Certificate in CBT 2 (Credit rated at SCQF level 8)
I have just completed the certificate and diploma in CBT. The resources, support and information I received along the way was fantastic. I would highly recommend the the Institute of Counselling and I will hopefully be back soon for some more studying.
Simon A, 26 days ago
Diploma in Grief and Bereavement Counselling
Thoroughly enjoyed the course, so much so I wish to continue with further modules to gain professional qualification
Joanne O, 33 days ago
Certificate in Grief and Bereavement
The course was very insightful. It gave me all the tools i needed to understand the reasoning behind how and why you take the approach to help the bereaved.
Maria was informative with her comments.
Sarah O, 54 days ago
Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
The course was excellent I thought.
Robert P, 61 days ago
Certificate in Christian Counselling
The Certificate in Christian Counselling has been a deeply enriching and formative experience. The course content was well-structured and thoughtfully integrated Christian principles with core counselling approaches like Carl Rogers’ person-centred model, Egan’s framework, and Gerkin’s pastoral method. Each assignment encouraged meaningful reflection and personal growth, and I felt the course struck a strong balance between theory and application. The distance learning format offered excellent flexibility, allowing me to engage with the material at my own pace while still feeling supported.
Marie Murphy has been a consistently encouraging and insightful tutor. Her feedback was clear, constructive, and respectful, always delivered in a way that fostered confidence and deepened my understanding. I truly appreciated her presence throughout the course. One suggestion would be to include brief recorded introductions for each module or a short recommended reading list to support further learning. Overall, I’m very grateful for this experience and would gladly recommend it to others seeking a spiritually grounded approach to counselling.
Sebastian S, 68 days ago
Certificate in Counselling
Really insightful course that's provided some foundational knowledge surrounding counselling skills in practice. Dr Marie Murphy was an incredibly helpful marker who always provided great feedback and insight (while always answering any questions I had). Highly recommend.
Paul W, 78 days ago
Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Credit rated at SCQF level 8)
I really appreciate the support and guidance Dr Marie Murphy has given me during my studies. I really appreciated her patience and kindness since English is not my first language. She was always there to help me with assignments and gave clear and thoughtful feedback, which made the learning process so much easier and more enjoyable. Her quick responses and support kept me focused and feeling confident during the course. I’m super grateful for her help and would definitely recommend her to anyone in need of a friendly and supportive tutor!
Gabriele G, 81 days ago
Certificate in CBT 2 (Credit rated at SCQF level 8)
I really enjoyed this course even though I became very ill half way through but I was very kindly given a extra 3 months to finished the course which I’m very grateful for ,I’m really enjoying the courses and really looking forward to moving on to the next one
Rebecca R, 81 days ago