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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.

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Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
I felt the course was excellent and gave me what I needed to understand in order to complete the assignments. Having Marie Murphy as my tutor was especially beneficial.
Robert P, 6 days ago
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Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Credit rated at SCQF level 8)
Good insight full course . course material layout could of been clearer and easier to understand . Would of been nice if course books were provided and included in the price of course and not having to be purchased separately.
Matthew S, 10 days ago
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Certificate in Counselling
I found the course really easy to follow and have really enjoyed completing it. My tutor has been very helpful, I have enjoyed communicating with Marie all through the course, and my assignments have been returned to me in a timely manner. The only point I would make (which is not a complaint), is that I really enjoyed watching the videos of counselling taking place, and I would have enjoyed watching more of these.
Susan M, 14 days ago
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Certificate in Couple and Family Counselling Skills
The Couple and family Counselling skills course was very meaningful for me. The material was easy to follow, my tutor was incredibly supportive and encouraging, and the institute provided a smooth and positive learning experience. I’m truly grateful for this journey
Soumya S, 14 days ago
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Diploma in Crisis Counselling
My tutor , Dr Marie Murphy has been incredibly supportive throughout the course. Her guidance, encouragement, and clarity made the entire learning journey meaningful and enjoyable. I truly appreciated her kindness and the way she made me feel confident in my work.
Soumya S, 14 days ago
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Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Credit rated at SCQF level 8)
Overall the course was very informative and what is a big plus for me is using the materials as regular form CPD in keeping the most important aspects of CBT at the forefront of my support of patients.
Paul C, 32 days ago
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Certificate in Counselling
The course, if taken seriously as a basis for one's own study, was much better than I thought it would be. The saving grace of the entire course was the quality of the tutor! Dr Murphy was incredibly generous with her time and her academic advice. She turned this course into an extremely rigorous, interesting and enjoyable course. I am not sure that true empathy can be taught or explained and from what I have seen of the physical courses on offer at universities, this course offers a serious alternative for anyone who is self motivated and possess the ability to read people. By way of constructive criticism, the materials need to be reviewed and brought back into synergy and some explanations updated and expanded. I am incredibly grateful to Dr Murphy, Alan and Urska and wish them all the best for the future.
Michael S, 43 days ago
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Certificate in CBT 2 (Credit rated at SCQF level 8)
Dr.Marie Murphy is kind and always helpful. She got back in time and gave me good pointers to improve. It was very productive and helpful in building the knowledge. Thankyou so much for your mentor ship. Best Regards .
Padmapriya S, 43 days ago
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Certificate in CBT 2 (Credit rated at SCQF level 8)
Excellent structure, easy to follow. Logical progression with the two modules in CBT. Tools to be used with real world clients and detailed explanations of when and how to use the structured techniques. Highly recommend course.
Andrew F, 73 days ago
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Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Credit rated at SCQF level 8)
Super happy with the support and constructive feedback I hve received. I have thoroughly enjoyed the course work and experience Thank you
Leanne F, 80 days ago