Psychology & counselling
We have a long-standing experience in offering a wide range of psychology, personal development and counselling courses. Courses range from introductory to professional levels of training and our experienced tutors are committed to personal and professional development themselves. Every year we introduce new courses, ensuring that there’s always something different to try.
Find out more about 'Counselling: an introduction', 'Certificate in counselling skills' and 'Diploma in therapeutic counselling: person-centred and integrative pathways' starting in September 2018.Thinking about a career in counselling? Read a Q&A with Build tutor Delrose Bowes.
Contact our counselling team on 020 7492 2530 Monday-Friday between 10am-5pm.
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Psychology and counselling
Course Date: Sat 23 Jun 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetExplore the connection between these related but different disciplines. This bird's eye view of how psychological theories underpin counselling practice will cover humanistic, cognitive behavioural and psychoanalytic approaches. What do psychologists think about the effectiveness of counselling?Full fee: £69.00Senior fee: £55.00Concession: £42.00 -
Counselling as a career
Course Date: Wed 27 Jun 2018 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThinking of becoming a counsellor? Wondering about gaining a counselling qualification? In this short workshop, you will find out more about the career paths and whether counselling training is for you.Full fee: £39.00Senior fee: £31.00Concession: £27.00 -
Setting up a private counselling practice
Course Date: Sat 7 Jul 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetWondering if this is the way forward? Explore the practical, emotional, financial, legal and ethical aspects of private practice and increase your knowledge and confidence. This course is aimed at counsellors, other helping professionals and trainees.Full fee: £99.00Senior fee: £79.00Concession: £60.00 -
Self care: an introduction to the Jungian concept of soul
Course Date: Thu 19 Jul 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis course is especially for counsellors, or those in training. Those interested in development work are strongly encouraged to join.
Through looking at Jungian psychology, we will look at the ‘Soul’ and you'll be invited to explore what this may mean for you, how to help make you be more aware of its presence and how this could be more integrated into your everyday life.Full fee: £69.00Senior fee: £55.00Concession: £47.00 -
Systemic constellations: tools for practise
Course Date: Sat 21 Jul 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetParticipants must have completed the introductory level course in family constellations or equivalent. We will apply the theory and practice of systemic constellations as a way of looking at supervision issues/experiences brought by participants.Full fee: £79.00Senior fee: £63.00Concession: £48.00 -
A case about men: discover your anima
Course Date: Fri 10 Aug 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis course is especially for male counsellors, or those in training. Men interested in development work are strongly encouraged to join. We will consider the concept of the anima as defined by Jungian psychology and you'll be invited to explore aspects of your own anima, how to help make you be more conscious of it and how this could be more integrated into your everyday life.Full fee: £139.00Senior fee: £111.00Concession: £95.00 -
Diploma in therapeutic counselling: Integrative pathway
Course Date: Mon 17 Sep 2018 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThe application process for PC314 is now closed.
This two-year course qualifies you to practise as a counsellor. You will need to have completed a level 3 certificate in counselling skills course within the last three years to be eligible to apply.
The course fee is £2800, plus an upfront fee of £1599 payable at the time of your enrolment.
If you’re unable to pay the course fee upfront, you can choose to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan from the Student Loans Company to help cover the cost, repayable after the course ends. You can find more information about the Advanced Learner Loan bildutrapagaran.info/advanced-learner-loans
If you’re unable to pay the upfront fee, you can talk to our Information, Advice and Guidance team who will advise you on other financial support available. You can contact the Advice and Guidance Team by phone on 020 7492 2500 or by email: [email protected]
For more information, please call Psychology, counselling and personal development on 020 7492 2530.Full fee: £4,399.00Senior fee: £4,399.00Concession: £4,399.00 -
Counselling: an introduction
Course Date: Mon 17 Sep 2018 (and 16 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetEnhance your personal skills, learn more about yourself and take your first step in counselling training on this primarily experiential course, underpinned by the theory of the person centred approach.
This course is exempt from our usual refund and transfer policy, therefore if you change your mind and would like a refund you must request this at least 3 week before the course is due to start. We charge an admin fee of 20% (minimum £10) per refund processed. We will not give you a refund for this course if we receive your request less than 3 weeks before the course starts or once the course has started.Full fee: £229.00Senior fee: £183.00Concession: £140.00 -
Diploma in therapeutic counselling: Person-centred
Course Date: Tue 18 Sep 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis two-year course qualifies you to practise as a counsellor. You will need to have completed a level 3 certificate in counselling skills course within the last three years to be eligible to apply. The application process for September 2017 is now closed.
The course fee is £2800, plus an upfront fee of £1599 payable at the time of your enrolment.
If you’re unable to pay the course fee upfront, you can choose to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan from the Student Loans Company to help cover the cost, repayable after the course ends. You can find more information about the Advanced Learner Loan bildutrapagaran.info/advanced-learner-loans
If you’re unable to pay the upfront fee, you can talk to our Information, Advice and Guidance team who will advise you on other financial support available. You can contact the Advice and Guidance Team by phone on 020 7492 2500 or by email: [email protected]
For more information, please call Psychology, counselling and personal development on 020 7492 2530.Full fee: £4,399.00Senior fee: £4,399.00Concession: £4,399.00 -
Certificate in counselling skills
Course Date: Wed 19 Sep 2018 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThe application process for PC300 is now closed.
Do you want to develop counselling skills for paid or voluntary work? This course includes occasional weekend sessions (approximately once per term) which you will be required to join.
In order to apply for this course, please ensure that:
• you have (or will have) completed an introductory counselling course of 30 hours, with an attendance record of at least 80% (within the last three years)
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• you have completed an introductory counselling course of 30 hours with an attendance record of at least 70% AND you have completed a ‘Counselling introduction: advanced’ course (or equivalent) with an attendance record of at least 80% (within the last three years)
• you are able to speak and write fluently in English (level 2/GCSE).
The course fee is £800, plus an upfront fee of £1099 payable at the time of your enrolment.
If you’re unable to pay the course fee upfront, you can choose to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan from the Student Loans Company to help cover the cost, repayable after the course ends. You can find more information about the Advanced Learner Loan bildutrapagaran.info/advanced-learner-loans
If you’re unable to pay the upfront fee, you can talk to our Information, Advice and Guidance team who will advise you on other financial support available. You can contact the Advice and Guidance Team by phone on 020 7492 2500 or by email: [email protected]
For more information, please call Psychology, counselling and personal development on 020 7492 2530.Full fee: £1,899.00Senior fee: £1,899.00Concession: £1,899.00 -
Psychology of attachment
Course Date: Fri 21 Sep 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetRomantic and professional relationships: discover your style of attachment and learn how it can influence you in love and work relationships.Full fee: £179.00Senior fee: £179.00Concession: £90.00 -
Psychology of eating
Course Date: Thu 27 Sep 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetFood and how we approach it is vital to healthy living. Explore your own eating patterns and understand the biological, psychological and social factors which interact with this essential human need.Full fee: £129.00Senior fee: £129.00Concession: £79.00 -
Introduction to cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
Course Date: Sat 29 Sep 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetDo you want to learn the basics of CBT? This popular, evidence-based therapy improves how you feel by changing how you think and what you do. Explore the topic to help clients or for personal development.Full fee: £79.00Senior fee: £79.00Concession: £48.00 -
Working with addiction
Course Date: Sun 30 Sep 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetHow do you work with clients who have alcohol or substance misuse problems? You will be encouraged to draw on your existing skills and experiences to learn new ways of working with addiction such as 'motivational interviewing'. This course is aimed at counsellors, other helping professionals and trainees. It is not aimed at people seeking help for the specific course subjects.Full fee: £99.00Senior fee: £79.00Concession: £60.00 -
De-stigmatising mental health in the family
Course Date: Sun 7 Oct 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetOne in four people will suffer from a diagnosed mental health problem over the course of their life. We'll dispel some of the myths around mental health and ‘mental illness’ and explore what emotional wellbeing really means for individuals and families.Full fee: £69.00Senior fee: £55.00Concession: £42.00