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Which Membership Grade Should I Choose?
If you are unsure as to which Membership Grade would be appropriate for you then please contact us to speak to a Membership Advisor:
Telephone on 0141 204 2230
Email us at: Admin@instituteofcounselling.ac.uk
To apply for a particular grade of membership you can request one of our short application forms. To request an application form please contact our Membership Secretary at the following email address: Admin@instituteofcounselling.ac.uk
Please see our Membership grades below
IoC Student Member
If you are currently undertaking a SCQF credit rated course with the Institute of Counselling or if you have completed or are currently undertaking a course of study, which is at Ofqual Level 3 or SCQF Level 7 you would be eligible to apply for Student Membership with the Institute of Counselling. We will also acknowledge any CPD hours that you have acquired, which you have evidenced within your application.
By providing additional information within your application form we can determine whether you may be eligible for a higher grade of membership.
Please contact our Membership Secretary at the following email address to request an application form: Admin@instituteofcounselling.ac.uk
IoC Member
If you are currently undertaking a course of study that is at SCQF Level 6 or at Ofqual Level 3 and are looking to progress to higher level qualifications and training, you are eligible to apply to become a member of the Institute of Counselling.
Members of the Institute of Counselling must agree to be bound by a Code of Ethics that is accepted by the Institute of Counselling.
Please contact our Membership Secretary at the following email address to request an application form: Admin@instituteofcounselling.ac.uk
IoC Associate Professional Member
If you are currently undertaking a course of study that is at SCQF Level 8 or at Ofqual Level 4 and are looking to progress to higher level qualifications and training and have some experience working within the caring, helping or management fields then you are eligible to apply to become an Associate Professional Member of the Institute of Counselling
Associate Professional Members of the Institute of Counselling must agree to be bound by a Code of Ethics that is accepted by the Institute of Counselling.
Please contact our Membership Secretary at the following email address to request an application form: Admin@instituteofcounselling.ac.uk
IoC Full Member
If you have completed a minimum of 100 individual client hours and are currently undertaking a course of study or have completed a course that is at a minimum SCQF Level 8 or is at a minimum Ofqual Level 4 and are looking to undertake further continual professional development then you would be eligible to apply to become a Full Member of the Institute of Counselling.
Full Members of the Institute of Counselling must agree to be bound by a Code of Ethics that is accepted by the Institute of Counselling.
Please contact our Membership Secretary at the following email address to request an application form: Admin@instituteofcounselling.ac.uk
IoC Senior Member
If you are an experienced practitioner with a minimum of 500 practice hours with clients and can provide evidence of this. Senior Members should have completed a minimum of a SCQF Level 8 or Ofqual Level 5 course. Senior Members should be able to demonstrate a long career within a relevant sector or field.
Senior Members should actively undertake continual professional development and have contributed to their field.
Senior Members of the Institute of Counselling must agree to be bound by a Code of Ethics that is accepted by the Institute of Counselling.
Please contact our Membership Secretary at the following email address to request an application form: Admin@instituteofcounselling.ac.uk
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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, 1 day ago
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, 1 day ago
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, 31 days ago
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, 37 days ago
Certificate in CBT 2 (Credit rated at SCQF level 8)
I have enjoyed this course very much, it has been challenging but rewarding and I would thoroughly recommend it! My tutor was very supportive and a great mentor to guide me through. The course content and materials were excellent, very informative and professional at this higher level. I would rate this course as excellent for anyone wishing to develop further their counselling and therapist skills.
MARK H, 45 days ago
Certificate in CBT 2 (Credit rated at SCQF level 8)
I liked the structure of the course. The material was interessting and was presented very clear, and the set-up in the folder was inviting to learn. I liked that there were colourful graphics to enhance the learning experience.
A great benefit is that each stutdent is assigned a personal tutor to help them through the coure. Marie Murphy was my personal tutor, she was very helpful and supportive with any questions and concerns I had. Her feedback on my written work was always encouraging and uplifting. She certainly has a great gift in tutoring and I am very grateful that Marie was assigned to me.
The course content is clear and in depth. I got a good overview of CBT in general and about specific disorders and different methods used.
What I was missing a little is that the content of the course material is still the same as fifteen years ago. I would have liked to see more of the newer approaches or new methods that have evolved and have enhanced CBT since then. But that is my personal preference.
Over all it is a great course and I can really recommend it to others. A great benefit is that it is accredited by the ACCPH which is internationally recognised.
Caroline T, 49 days ago
Certificate in Counselling
I was impressed with the course contents, assignments and responses generally.
Olaitan A, 65 days ago
Certificate in Christian Counselling
The course provided me with the introductory knowledge that I needed. The assignments were challenging but allowed me to demonstrate what I was learning and how I could apply it to client work. Marie Murphy was an excellent tutor and her feedback was encouraging and detailed.
John B, 70 days ago
Diploma in Grief and Bereavement Counselling
I thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of this course, so much so that I want to continue on my counselling journey! I haven't done any learning for over 25 years and was very proud of achieving A's for all my assignments, it goes to show whatever age you are it's never too late to learn
Joanne O, 85 days ago
Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Credit rated at SCQF level 8)
Really enjoyed the course and looking forward to the diploma .
David P, 91 days ago