Training & Courses
We have courses to suit beginners up to qualified and payment plans to spread the cost out each month. If you're thinking about a new career or adding to your qualifications, you'll be supported every step of the way. We supply lots of help and advice if you're looking to start up, get more clients or improve your business.
These courses are designed by Counsellors for Counsellors
Q: Why become a counsellor?
ALL COURSES ARE FACE TO FACE AND HELD IN SOUTHEND-ON-SEA.
PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT OFFER THESE COURSES ONLINE
Find the best course for you
CERTIFICATE IN COUNSELLING SKILLS
MAY & SEPTEMBER 2025
Start your new career here
The Skills Certificate provides the foundations you need to move on to undertake a counselling qualification such as The Diploma in Therapeutic Counsellingor to use these transferable skills in the workplace and personal life.
This course is 7 months (90 hours) long.
SAVE ME A SEAT
Start your new career here
The Skills Certificate provides the foundations you need to move on to undertake a counselling qualification such as The Diploma in Therapeutic Counsellingor to use these transferable skills in the workplace and personal life.
This course is 7 months (90 hours) long.
HIGHER DIPLOMA IN THERAPEUTIC COUNSELLING
SEPTEMBER 2025
Take your qualification up a grade
The Higher Diploma in Counselling will allow students to continue to extend their knowledge and understanding of Counselling from a theoretical, practical and personal perspective. The course is reflective and experiential looking at practice issues as well as the application of theory to client presentations.
This course is 1 year long
I WANT TO BE THERE
Take your qualification up a grade
The Higher Diploma in Counselling will allow students to continue to extend their knowledge and understanding of Counselling from a theoretical, practical and personal perspective. The course is reflective and experiential looking at practice issues as well as the application of theory to client presentations.
This course is 1 year long
CERTIFICATE IN COUNSELLING SUPERVISION
JANUARY 2026
Open up to more clients
Ever wanted to add a string to your counselling bow?
Open up your client book by becoming a trained supervisor.
You will receive a certificate and be able to go on to supervising colleagues in their work with clients the course take 12 weeks with a weekly attendance.
SIGN ME UP
Open up to more clients
Ever wanted to add a string to your counselling bow?
Open up your client book by becoming a trained supervisor.
You will receive a certificate and be able to go on to supervising colleagues in their work with clients the course take 12 weeks with a weekly attendance.
DIPLOMA IN THERAPEUTIC COUNSELLING
APRIL 2026
Become a qualified counsellor
Ever wanted to be a Counsellor?
After completing your Skills Course you can move onto this 2 year course and learn how to be able to work with the public safely and competently in our purpose built training room with experienced trainers and guest speakers.
THATS FOR ME
Become a qualified counsellor
Ever wanted to be a Counsellor?
After completing your Skills Course you can move onto this 2 year course and learn how to be able to work with the public safely and competently in our purpose built training room with experienced trainers and guest speakers.
Find the best Workshop for you
Setting up in Private Practise
Three Hour Event
Friday 4th June 2025
Setting up in Private Practise
Workshop for Mental Health Professionals
Who are: Self Employment/ Newly Qualified/ Student Counsellors
The workshop will include:
Tips on writing profiles
Advertising
Saving money on your room set up
Ideas for website development
Some guidance on fee setting and finances
Admin, ICO, insurance, notes
Supervision
Social media policies
Networking
You will leave the training feeling:
Empowered
With a 'to do' list
A clear idea of where to start
GET ME THERE
Friday 4th June 2025
Setting up in Private Practise
Workshop for Mental Health Professionals
Who are: Self Employment/ Newly Qualified/ Student Counsellors
The workshop will include:
Tips on writing profiles
Advertising
Saving money on your room set up
Ideas for website development
Some guidance on fee setting and finances
Admin, ICO, insurance, notes
Supervision
Social media policies
Networking
You will leave the training feeling:
Empowered
With a 'to do' list
A clear idea of where to start
Life Coaching Skills Course
SEPTEMBER 2025
ONLINE & F2F Options - Add another level to your knowledge
*Coaching ethics.
*Theoretical principles of coaching and change.
*Models of coaching including skills and techniques.
*How to construct and deliver a coaching plan incorporating values and strengths.
*How to conduct a coaching session.
*How to evaluate your coaching plan.
MORE DEETS PLEASE
ONLINE & F2F Options - Add another level to your knowledge
*Coaching ethics.
*Theoretical principles of coaching and change.
*Models of coaching including skills and techniques.
*How to construct and deliver a coaching plan incorporating values and strengths.
*How to conduct a coaching session.
*How to evaluate your coaching plan.
Supporting Clients with Pornography Addiction - A practitioner’s experience
One Day CPD Workshop
Sunday 22nd June 2025
Enhanced understanding and knowledge in addressing a sensitive and often stigmatised issue. Practical tools and techniques to apply in your practice. Insights into the latest research and best practices.
Understanding Pornography Addiction: Learn about the psychological and neurobiological factors driving pornography addiction.
Impact Awareness: Explore the effects of pornography addiction on mental health, relationships, and overall well-being.
Assessment Techniques: Identify evidence-based tools to assess addiction and tailor your approach to individual client needs.
A way of working with pornography addiction: Gain practical skills in working with pornography addiction.
I'M INTERESTED
Sunday 22nd June 2025
Enhanced understanding and knowledge in addressing a sensitive and often stigmatised issue. Practical tools and techniques to apply in your practice. Insights into the latest research and best practices.
Understanding Pornography Addiction: Learn about the psychological and neurobiological factors driving pornography addiction.
Impact Awareness: Explore the effects of pornography addiction on mental health, relationships, and overall well-being.
Assessment Techniques: Identify evidence-based tools to assess addiction and tailor your approach to individual client needs.
A way of working with pornography addiction: Gain practical skills in working with pornography addiction.
Couples & Relationship Course
CPD EVENT
SEPTEMBER 2025
This is a 6 module certificated course. It is designed for qualified counsellors or psychotherapists (minimum level 4) who would like to become qualified and skilled in working therapeutically with couples and other relationships.
This course is designed to not only provide knowledge around what you may encounter in the room regarding a relationship, but is also designed to give attendees confidence in this area of practice.
Course Structure & Delivery:
PowerPoint presentation
Handouts and Manual following each day
Reflective Journals
Case studies
Class discussions
Recommended books and links for reading supplied
I'D LIKE A SPOT
SEPTEMBER 2025
This is a 6 module certificated course. It is designed for qualified counsellors or psychotherapists (minimum level 4) who would like to become qualified and skilled in working therapeutically with couples and other relationships.
This course is designed to not only provide knowledge around what you may encounter in the room regarding a relationship, but is also designed to give attendees confidence in this area of practice.
Course Structure & Delivery:
PowerPoint presentation
Handouts and Manual following each day
Reflective Journals
Case studies
Class discussions
Recommended books and links for reading supplied
OPEN DAY at The HUB
OPEN DAY
Saturday 14th June 2025
View the venue, chat to the tutors and current students
If you're considering a career change, come along and find out more over a cuppa. The OPEN DAY starts at 11am, finishes at 2pm. The courses are integrated and pay-as-you-go. Enrolling for September 2025 in Skills L3 and Higher Diploma L5. Supervision Jan 2026 plus April 2026 for Diploma Courses.
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Saturday 14th June 2025
View the venue, chat to the tutors and current students
If you're considering a career change, come along and find out more over a cuppa. The OPEN DAY starts at 11am, finishes at 2pm. The courses are integrated and pay-as-you-go. Enrolling for September 2025 in Skills L3 and Higher Diploma L5. Supervision Jan 2026 plus April 2026 for Diploma Courses.
An evening with Windy Dryden
Single-Session Therapy
Friday 13th June 2025
Share an Evening with Windy and hear about how to provide successful single sessions to clients in his famous RECBT style.
With live demonstrations and book signing so you can meet the Professor too.
CAN'T WAIT
Friday 13th June 2025
Share an Evening with Windy and hear about how to provide successful single sessions to clients in his famous RECBT style.
With live demonstrations and book signing so you can meet the Professor too.
Sound Bath
One Hour Event
Sunday 25th May 2025
Sound Bath experience for 1 hour
A sound bath is a deeply immersive, meditative experience where soothing sounds and vibrations from instruments like gongs, singing bowls, and chimes wash over you, promoting relaxation and healing. As you lie down in a comfortable position, the harmonious frequencies help to calm your mind, release tension, and restore balance in your body. Participants are often left feeling more grounded, peaceful, and revitalised.
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Sunday 25th May 2025
Sound Bath experience for 1 hour
A sound bath is a deeply immersive, meditative experience where soothing sounds and vibrations from instruments like gongs, singing bowls, and chimes wash over you, promoting relaxation and healing. As you lie down in a comfortable position, the harmonious frequencies help to calm your mind, release tension, and restore balance in your body. Participants are often left feeling more grounded, peaceful, and revitalised.
Events & Workshops
We run Workshops and Training in a variety of mental health subjects. You receive CPD certificates for attending Workshops and Certificates for your training. If you'd like to sign up for our mailing list of events, please send us your details below.