Save 20% on selected courses. Employer Funding - To register for a course through Employer Sponsorship, please contact us at Admin@instituteofcounselling.ac.uk

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 (478 reviews) Rated 4.6 stars (478 reviews) Rated 4.6 stars (478 reviews) Rated 4.6 stars (478 reviews) Rated 4.6 stars (478 reviews)
Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars
Certificate in Couple and Family Counselling Skills
I found the course easy to navigate with lots of practice questions and examples. The materials provided were sufficient and relevant to the topics. I particularly enjoyed the understanding and application of theory into practice through the assignments and practice questions. Mairi, was very helpful with her feedback highlighting key areas of satisfactory application of knowledge . This helped me understand the need to understand the case and apply relevant principle in practice
Nonye A, 17 days ago
Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars
Certificate in Christian Counselling
I really enjoyed the course and want to carry on with course 2400 to level 4. I expected to get a bit more support from my tutor tbh, like a quick call or messaging back and forth a bit more, but her feedback was valuable and to the point. I think the assignment 5 wording can be improved. It was not very clear and I got marked as C which was upsetting. I’d have done a much better job, had the instructions been clearer. Happy to be corrected. Thanks.
Daniela S, 20 days ago
Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars
Certificate in Grief and Bereavement
The tutor was very supportive and always available to provide guidance. Her feedback on assignments was clear, constructive, and helpful. The course content was well-structured and the learning materials were interesting and easy to understand. Overall, it was a positive and valuable learning experience and I appreciated the quality of support and resources provided for the course.
Daniel M, 28 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)
The course material is detailed and far ranging, giving an excellent exploration of CBT. My tutor, Marie, has provided me with helpful feedback and assessments over the duration of the course.
Gethin R, 29 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)
I feel well supported during this course, in the materials, admin support, and tutor support.
Mary R, 33 days ago
Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars
Certificate in Counselling
Dear Marie, thank you very much for the feedback and insights I have gained in this course (through you).
Jassir d, 34 days ago
Rated 4 stars Rated 4 stars Rated 4 stars Rated 4 stars Rated 4 stars
Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Credit rated at SCQF level 8)
Marie was very helpful and advice offered readily via email or zoom. I would have preferred more interactive online work but other than that the course work easy to follow.
Melanie C, 35 days ago
Rated 4 stars Rated 4 stars Rated 4 stars Rated 4 stars Rated 4 stars
Certificate in Grief and Bereavement
Having returned to learning I found that learning on-line was initially quite difficult. Personally in the early stages when it took me some time to get into my stride a telephone call from the institute to inquire how things were going would have been supportive. My tutor was very supportive and encouraging.
Kim B, 40 days ago
Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars
Certificate in Counselling
Thought the course was really interesting and enjoyed the content.
Hannah B, 46 days ago
Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars Rated 5 stars
Certificate in Grief and Bereavement
The course really helped me get myself together. I registered for a course soon after losing my brother and I was going through a hard time. The tutor was really helpful in guiding and giving me some direction throughout the course
Rosinah N, 55 days ago