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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 Couple and Family Counselling Skills
I completed the Couple and family counselling course and found it incredibly insightful and practical. The content was clear, engaging and applicable in real-life settings. The tutor was always helpful, supportive and responsive throughout, which made a real difference to the learning experience. It deepened my understanding of relationship dynamics and strengthened my confidence in supporting couples effectively. Highly recommended for anyone looking to enhance their skills in this area.
Vilyana T, 4 days ago
Certificate in CBT 2 (Credit rated at SCQF level 8)
Very grateful for the amazing support I received and invaluable feedback from my tutor. Course work easy to access and follow
Leanne F, 4 days ago
Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
i thoroughly enjoyed this course and found the content very informative. i particularly thought that the lessons made you think about the course details and how to apply the CBT methods.
I appreciated all the feedback from Marie Murphy and hope to find employment in this field
Gail B, 8 days ago
Certificate in Counselling
Very interesting course with a good mix of theoretical and practical elements. It has given me a good basis on which to incorporate counselling into my work practice.
Katherine M, 8 days ago
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, 34 days ago
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, 37 days ago
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, 45 days ago
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, 46 days ago
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, 50 days ago
Certificate in Counselling
Dear Marie, thank you very much for the feedback and insights I have gained in this course (through you).
Jassir d, 52 days ago