A 30 hour programme run termly in a variety of attendance modes:
Online and Weekend: 10 week programme of ten online evenings and two weekend daytime face to face (F2F) skills practice sessions.
12 sessions over 10 weeks.
10 online Wednesday evening sessions 6:30pm – 8:30pm
2 F2F Saturday sessions 10am-4pm with a lunch break from 1pm-2pm)
Fast-track: 5 week daytime (F2F) programme (usually Saturdays, 9:30am – 4:30pm – delivered in 2 x 3 hour workshops per day over 5 days)
Next Intake:
Training commences Wednesday evening, 3rd February 2027 (online session)
All application documents should be submitted via email to prevent processing delays.
Applications
Click on the links below to download the supporting application materials. Applications are invited from anyone aged 18+ interested in embarking on an initial course in counselling. Applications must be supported by an impartial reference prior to the commencement of training. References can either be included with the application or sent directly to admissions@spti.net
| Course Information Sheet | Counselling Concepts Application Form |
| Counselling Concepts FAQs | Counselling Concepts Reference Form |
| Book an Information Evening. | Timetable: spring term (26-27) – Twelve sessions over ten weeks. Ten Wednesdays online, 6:30pm – 8:30pm and two Saturdays F2F, 10am-4pm |
| Timetable: spring term (26-27) – fast track 9:30 – 4:30, 5 sessions |
The Level 2 Award in Counselling Concepts provides an introduction to counselling and may be of interest to you if:
- You would like a realistic understanding of the nature of counselling training.
- You would like to enhance and improved your verbal and communication skills.
- You would like to experience working in groups of different sizes.
- You would like to enhance your career prospects through extra qualifications.
- You are undertaking voluntary work.
- You are seeking a career change.
- You are returning to study.
- You would like to enhance your self-awareness.
Information Evenings
Our free information evenings are a key component of our enquiry and application process which our prospective applicants find helpful and informative. We actively encourage attendance at one of these sessions to support decision making. These evenings offer the opportunity to meet with key staff including Programme Leaders to find out more about our training programmes, our ethos along with our approach to training. Please note that due to demand for places on our information evenings, a deposit is required to secure your place, and this is refunded when you attend.
Click here to book an Information Evening.
Modules
The course consists of the following three units, which are internally and externally moderated:
- Unit 1 The professional context of counselling
- Unit 2 Communication skills in helping relationships
- Unit 3 An introduction to personal development
The course is externally validated by Skills and Education Group Awards and offers a 5 credit award at level 2 (GCSE level of study) qualification on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF link). Further details regarding the programme can be found at: skillsandeducationgroupawards.co.uk/qualification/level-2-award-in-counselling-concepts
Fees
The £400 tuition fee includes the Skills and Education Group Awards registration and certification charges.
Fees are valid for one academic year until 31st August 2027
Attendance requirements
100% attendance is required by Skills and Education Group Awards
To apply for this funding please download and complete the form. Click here to download the Bursary application.
