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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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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