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Online Counselling Courses

The Institute of Counselling has delivered Counselling Courses and Training and CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy courses) along with Coaching and Mentoring for over 35 years. We have trained over 30,000 students and understand that our students may have different needs to be met when making a course choice.

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Course Spotlight

Where we achieve high demands for individual courses we are able to offer these courses at a lower price!
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Professional Certificate in Clinical and Pastoral Counselling

The Certificate in Clinical and Pastoral Counselling course is a degree level module and is delivered by the Institute of Counselling in collaborat...

October Special Offer 20% off Course Fees Until 31/10/2025

GCU 1

Was £438

Now £350

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Diploma In Clinical and Pastoral Counselling

The Diploma in Clinical and Pastoral Counselling course is one of the highest level qualifications offered by the Institute, accordingly, it is the...

October Offer 20% off Course Fees Ends 31/10/2025

5000N

Was £1559

Now £1247

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Couple & Family Counselling

This Couple and Family Counselling course is at degree level module is delivered by the Institute of Counselling in collaboration with Glasgow Cale...

October Special Offer 20% off Course Fees Until 31/10/2025

GCU 3

Was £438

Now £350

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Our Most Popular Courses

We offer a wide range of online counselling courses as well as courses in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Coaching and Mentoring.
Below are our most popular courses

Certificate in Coaching

The Certificate in Coaching course is a tutor supported distance learning course, which introduces you to relevant up-to-date information and skill...

610

£299

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Professional Diploma in Counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (2 modules ACCPH Accredited)

The Professional Diploma in Counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) course is for students who want to learn and develop CBT techniques...

October Special Offer 20% off Course Fees Until 31/10/2025

UA1000

Was £599

Now £479

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Certificate in Counselling (Independently Credit Rated)

The Certificate in Counselling course is accredited equivalent to 2nd year BA/BSC.

CR200

£374

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Employee Sponsorship

If you are employed within a relevant field or/and in the caring, helping professions your employer might be able to assist you with paying all or some of your course fees. Find out more about our Employee Sponsorship Programme

Group Discount

If 5 or more of you wish to enrol on any of our courses (these can be different courses for each of you) at the same time we will give the following discounts:

5-9 we will give 15% off
10 - 30 we will give 20% off
30+ we will give 25% off

Please note if the course requested is already discounted we will give the higher of the two discounts to the relevant course.

Loyalty Reward

For second and subsequent courses we offer all students a 10% discount across our range of courses however this cannot be used in addition to any “spotlight” discounts. If you are enrolling on-line please request your discount code by telephoning (0141 204 2230) or send an email to admin@instituteofcounselling.org.uk.

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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, 13 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, 20 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, 28 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, 31 days ago

Certificate in Counselling

I was impressed with the course contents, assignments and responses generally.

Olaitan A, 48 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, 53 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, 67 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, 73 days ago

Certificate in Grief and Bereavement

I found the course very beneficial and the content was excellent. My tutor was very responsive, supportive and encouraging.

Carmen B, 81 days ago

Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Credit rated at SCQF level 8)

The course was very challenging ,intense and inspiring. I enjoyed it immensely and I am very grateful to have been part of this rewarding project.

Trlma L, 85 days ago

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The background of current students

We currently have students from: nursing, teaching, social work, voluntary sector, clergy and pastoral, human resources, prison services, probationary services, police officers … as well as people simply looking to make a career change or extend their current qualifications.

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About our online counselling courses

What kind of course do I need?
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Our Certificate in counselling, CBT or coaching and mentoring course is appropriate when a student is either entering counselling or has a specific need such as expanding knowledge and skills in grief and bereavement counselling or another area of counselling, CBT or coaching and mentoring.

Our Diploma Course is appropriate when a student wishes to extend their level of expertise and practice beyond certificate and gain more in depth knowledge and skills.

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