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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Forensic psychology
Course Date: Thu 26 Apr 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetWhat makes someone commit a crime? Are crimes committed only by the ‘criminal’ few or the many? Is the Justice System really effective? These are some of the questions addressed in 'Forensic psychology'.Full fee: £179.00Senior fee: £179.00Concession: £90.00 -
Introduction to psychodynamic counselling
Course Date: Sat 28 Apr 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis course will take you from Freud through to the present day, demonstrating a more relational experience for the client. Examine the unconscious, the presenting past and issues in early development.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £36.00 -
Counselling: an introduction
Course Date: Mon 14 May 2018 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetPlease note students who wish to enrol onto this course cannot apply for either of our Level 3 certificate courses starting in September 2018. The next eligible level 3 Certificate course will start in January 2019 and the application process will open at the beginning of October 2018.
Enhance 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.Full fee: £229.00Senior fee: £183.00Concession: £140.00 -
Women and mental health: perinatal mental health awareness and support
Course Date: Wed 16 May 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetAn opportunity to explore different perinatal mental health needs, including pre and post natal depression and anxiety, OCD and psychosis. Discussion of how we can act to reduce stigma surrounding perinatal mental ill health and encourage timely support.Full fee: £69.00Senior fee: £55.00Concession: £47.00 -
An introduction to the unconscious
Course Date: Fri 18 May 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearn about the history and theory of the unconscious, and develop an awareness of your own unconscious through dreams, self reflection, free association and mindfulness in a safe, confidential space.Full fee: £69.00Senior fee: £55.00Concession: £42.00 -
Introduction to systemic family constellations
Course Date: Sat 19 May 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetAn experiential introduction to this profoundly healing method of revealing hidden dynamics in family and other systems and resolving personal issues that lie behind them. Please read the full course outline before enrolling. This course is aimed at counsellors, other helping professionals and trainees.Full fee: £159.00Senior fee: £127.00Concession: £80.00 -
De-stigmatising mental health in the family
Course Date: Sun 27 May 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 -
Personality psychology: an introduction
Course Date: Tue 29 May 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetIs personality fixed or does it change? Can one really have a split personality? Despite personality being such a central idea in psychology, what makes each of us unique is still puzzling and open to question. Come and explore possible answers.Full fee: £179.00Senior fee: £179.00Concession: £90.00 -
Introduction to psychosynthesis
Course Date: Sun 3 Jun 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetAn experiential exploration of psychosynthesis using theoretical input, creative exercises and group sharing. The emphasis of the class is on creating a safe environment to explore personal material in depth.Full fee: £69.00Senior fee: £69.00Concession: £42.00 -
Mental health and ethnicity
Course Date: Sun 10 Jun 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetSeveral recent studies have highlighted the differences in how mental ill-health affects different communities and in how services respond. Sometimes cultural factors can play a part in how we react to stress and ill-health and this course will explore some of these issues.Full fee: £69.00Senior fee: £55.00Concession: £42.00 -
Introduction to therapeutic writing
Course Date: Sun 10 Jun 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street'Poetry therapy' is the intentional use of poetry and other forms of literature for healing and personal growth. Learn how to introduce therapeutic writing into your work, to help people improve their health and wellbeing.Full fee: £159.00Senior fee: £127.00Concession: £80.00 -
Counselling as a career
Course Date: Sat 23 Jun 2018
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: £24.00 -
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 -
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 -
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 open. To request an application pack, please email counsellinglevel4 to request an application pack. The application process will close at midday on Monday 7th May 2018.
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