NOVEMBER BLACK FRIDAY COURSE DISCOUNTS - Enter code BF20 and save 20% on ALL fees for all courses. If paying monthly, ALL monthly payments will also be reduced by 20%

Distance Learning Process

A combination of Distance and Online Learning has been proven over many years to be a particularly efficient method of learning. Above all, it is uniquely flexible and adaptable to your own personal needs and the pace and environment within which you prefer to work.

1. You enrol

You join thousands of other Institute of Counselling students enjoying all the advantages of distance/online learning. Follow the straightforward procedure shown and post or e-mail your Enrolment Application.

2. You Become A Registered Student with the College

Your details will be assessed, and a personal Tutor will be allocated to you. Within days* you will receive your first study materials, including your Assignments, and clear instructions so that you can start learning right away.

3. You Start Learning Your New Skills

Immediately, you will see why your training materials are so valuable - they are not textbooks, but specially written training manuals in PDF for easy distance/online learning. You will be asked to complete an Assignment covering the new information you have learned. You then just post or email your Assignment, which your tutor will assess and mark.

4. Your Personal Tutor Encourages And Advises

Your tutor, who will be helping you through your course, is an expert in his or her own field. Additionally tutors are also experienced in teaching and supporting by distance/online learning. Your assignment will be marked, a grade awarded, and it will be returned to you with all the comments, feedback and guidance that you will need. And if you have any specific queries or problems just ask your tutor... as often as you like throughout the course.

5. You Continue To Learn More

You will learn new skills, demonstrating your rapidly increasing knowledge of your chosen subject. As you progress, further training materials are supplied if applicable, and these build up into a valuable reference library which is yours to keep. Your Tutor will guide and encourage you throughout your course.

6. Certificate and Diploma Awards

With your pace of study attuned to your own needs, you will soon find that you have completed your course. Provided that your Assignments have received adequate grades you will be awarded your CERTIFICATE or DIPLOMA from the Institute demonstrating your proven knowledge and skills. Above all, you will have enjoyed your learning experience.

Institute of Counselling
rated
Rated 4.6 stars (426 reviews) Rated 4.6 stars (426 reviews) Rated 4.6 stars (426 reviews) Rated 4.6 stars (426 reviews) Rated 4.6 stars (426 reviews)
Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars
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, 4 days ago
Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars
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, 13 days ago
Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars
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, 43 days ago
Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars
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, 44 days ago
Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars
Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Some of the course work seems a little dated
David P, 44 days ago
Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars
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, 56 days ago
Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars
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, 63 days ago
Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars
Diploma in Crisis Counselling
I found the course to be informative and it encouraged you to broaden your knowledge on the modules you were studying. I was unable to source the text for this module so I had to research materials for additional reading. The tutor's comments were always a source of encouragement and motivation to move on to the next assignment.
RUTH P, 70 days ago
Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars
Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Awesome and Marie was super great Roll on next course
Kevin G, 117 days ago
Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars
Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Credit rated at SCQF level 8)
I have gained great insight by completing this course as you might be aware in my role at work I am expected to provide therapy. I have been in this role for the past 4 years, had no confidence and was really struggling until I stated this course. I have found it very helpful and I appreciate to insightful feedback from Marie all the time.
Doreen M, 127 days ago