Counselling
At West Thames College our Counselling courses have good success rates and we run professional courses at all levels up to our Foundation Degree, accredited by St Mary’s University College. We also offer a range of part-time courses taught by highly experienced therapists, which lead to CPCAB accredited qualifications.
Our Counselling Psychology and Therapy courses are taught by teachers who have a wealth of experience working for the NHS, in psychiatric hospitals and for mental health charities.
Key Facts:
- Our teachers are highly qualified to Masters or Phd level
- Excellent links with St Mary’s University College
- Good success rates
- Many students go on to become BACP registered counsellors.
Counselling Courses
| Full time | |
| Psychology and Counselling Studies - Foundation Degree | Level 5 |
| Part time & others | |
| Counselling Skills Intermediate Certificate (Level 2) | Level 2 |
| Counselling Studies - Intermediate Certificate (Level 3) | Level 3 |
| Therapeutic Counselling - Advanced Diploma | Level 4 |
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Rebecca Dowden
FdSc Psychology and Counselling
“Having taken time out to have children, I was initially daunted by the prospect of going back into education. The psychology and counselling course couldn’t have been more perfect. The lecturers were excellent and I absolutely loved learning about human behaviour and how the mind works. I’m now studying a BSc in Counselling at St Mary’s University.”
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Gregori Savva
“I graduated with a Diploma and then a Masters Degree in Psychotherapy. In addition to private practice, I have worked with psychological trauma in psychiatric hospitals, for mental health charity MIND and in related mental health settings. We offer our students first-hand knowledge and work experience with real clients.”
