Counselling Courses for Beginners
Are you looking to start a new career in Counselling? Our beginners counselling courses can help you kick-start your journey.
Join us today and take your first step into the world of Counselling with City Lit.
- Working with traumaCourse start date: Thu 13 Nov 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Myriam FerreiraThis CPD course is designed for mental health practitioners seeking practical skills to support individuals affected by trauma. It covers accessible techniques for creating safe environments, managing trauma responses, and promoting healing through trauma-informed practices.
Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £116.00 - Counselling as a career
Course start date: Mon 5 Jan 2026 (and 1 other date)Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Delrose BowesThinking of becoming a counsellor? Wondering about gaining a counselling qualification? In this short workshop, you will find out about training and jobs in this field and gain a clearer idea of whether counselling training is for you.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £97.00 - Counselling: an introduction Course start date: Mon 15 Sep 2025 (and 16 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Nadia PerezEnhance your personal skills, learn more about yourself and take your first step in counselling training on this primarily experiential course, underpinned by the 3 main theoretical approaches in counselling. We have courses running daytimes, evenings and weekends. Whatever your schedule, you can find a course that works for you!
Full fee £399.00 Senior fee £399.00 Concession £259.00 - Assertiveness Course start date: Sat 27 Jun 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Debora CollisterWould you like to be more assertive? Develop the skill of communicating effectively and on equal terms with others in these practical workshops designed to help you gain self esteem and confidence.
This course takes place in person.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Understanding traumaCourse start date: Thu 5 Feb 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Myriam FerreiraThis one-day course provides a foundational understanding of trauma, its effects, and basic assessment tools. Learn to recognise trauma responses, apply trauma-informed care principles, and create supportive environments for individuals affected by trauma. Ideal for professionals and caregivers
Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £84.00 - Group facilitation Course start date: Sat 21 Feb 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Emma WinkleyDevelop your skills in leading groups through this exploration of facilitator styles, group roles, interventions, stages of group development and hidden dynamics. Experiential and theory based.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Nonviolent Communication Foundation Training (NVC)Course start date: Sat 21 Feb 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Tracy SeedNonviolent Communication Skills (NVC) helps people communicate with respect, compassion and honesty. It leads to people being heard and understood, finding increased clarity in communication, and feeling connected to self and others.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £162.00
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