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Counselling Training Courses in Canterbury
Community Counsellor Training (CCT), the educational arm of Community Counselling Service (CCS) in East Kent, has provided accredited counselling education since 2015. Established as a natural progression from CCS's 2007 launch as a low-cost counselling practice, we offer Level 2 to Level 6 qualifications including Counselling Skills Diplomas, Clinical Supervision, Child & Young Person Counselling, and Life Coaching. Our programmes combine theoretical excellence with practical experience, delivered by tutors with thousands of hours of clinical practice.As a Community Interest Company (CIC), we reinvest profits into community mental health initiatives while maintaining alignment with the SCoPEd framework for professional standards. Our face-to-face courses (except Life Coaching) include placement opportunities within our active practice, ensuring students gain real-world competencies. Recognised by Skills & Education Group Awards, we provide pathways to professional accreditation while maintaining ethical training grounded in practical workplace realities.
Services
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Level 6 Clinical Supervision
Life Coaching Training
Child & Young Person Counselling
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- Experienced tutors with thousands of clinical practice hours
- SCoPEd framework-aligned training programmes
- Community-focused education reinvesting profits locally
- Integrated placement opportunities within active practice
- Recognised qualifications with Quality Licence Scheme endorsement
Associations and certifications
- Skills & Education Group Awards
Services
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills
This one-year programme develops core counselling competencies aligned with national standards. Students learn essential communication techniques, ethical frameworks, and practical skills through structured modules. The course serves as foundational training for professional counsellors seeking to progress to advanced qualifications.
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
A two-year advanced qualification covering therapeutic approaches, client assessment, and complex case management. Designed for aspiring professional counsellors, this diploma meets SCoPEd framework requirements. Includes supervised practice components and prepares graduates for independent practice.
Level 6 Clinical Supervision
Advanced training for experienced counsellors seeking supervision qualifications. The programme covers supervisory models, ethical decision-making, and group dynamics. Delivered through intensive workshops and practical exercises to develop expert supervisory capabilities.
Life Coaching Diploma
A one-year online course covering positive psychology, goal-setting theories, and coaching ethics. Accredited under the Skills & Education Group Quality Licence Scheme. Requires 40 client hours and 6 personal coaching sessions for completion.
Child & Young Person Counselling
Specialist training for qualified counsellors working with minors. Focuses on developmental psychology, safeguarding protocols, and age-appropriate therapeutic techniques. Delivered through intensive workshops and case study analysis.
Questions
What qualifications do you offer?
We provide Level 3 to Level 6 Diplomas in Counselling, Clinical Supervision, and Life Coaching, all endorsed by Skills & Education Group Awards.
Are courses available online?
All courses except Life Coaching are face-to-face. We may use online platforms when necessary for enhanced learning experiences.
What are the entry requirements?
Most courses require Level 3 qualifications in related fields. Specific requirements vary by programme and are detailed on our website.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes, we offer 9 monthly instalments of £170 after an initial deposit for our Life Coaching Diploma programme.
Is work placement included?
We provide placement opportunities within our active counselling practice for students on our face-to-face programmes.
What is your cancellation policy?
Details about course cancellations and refunds can be obtained by contacting our administration team directly.
