Psychology & counselling

Psychology & Counselling Courses in London and Online

We have a long-standing experience in offering a wide range of psychology, personal development and counselling courses. Courses range from introductory to professional levels of training and our experienced tutors are committed to personal and professional development themselves. Every year we introduce new courses, ensuring that there’s always something different to try.

Thinking about a career in counselling? Read a Q&A with City Lit tutor Delrose Bowes  and join our introductory course in counselling

Courses available both in-person and online

We offer a range of long and short courses allowing you to choose between in-person and online learning.

Learn in the centre of London with our in-person courses. Our purpose-built facilities in Covent Garden mean we are ideally located and easy to get to. 

See our guide to online learning for more information about accessing our live online courses.

All our courses are live, interactive, and taught by expert tutors. No matter how you prefer to learn, we've got the class for you.

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  1. Counselling: an introduction
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 20 Apr 2024 (and 16 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Stephen Phillips
    Enhance 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 £329.00 Senior fee £329.00 Concession £214.00
    Rating:
    97% of 100
  2. Psychology of dreaming
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 27 Apr 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Alison Duncanson
    The dream is a little hidden door in the innermost and most secret recesses of the psyche (C G Jung). We often dismiss our dreams but they can give us insights into our inner world and though curious, can also provide rich data to better understand ourselves.
    Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £116.00
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    80% of 100
  3. Counselling introduction: advanced
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 1 May 2024

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Delrose Bowes
    Extend your use of counselling skills and personal development in this highly experiential course. You will need to have completed a 30-hour counselling introduction (with a minimum of 70% attendance) within the last three years. Prior to enrolling, contact the department on 020 4582 0403 for authorisation.







    This course is exempt from our usual refund and transfer policy, therefore if you change your mind and would like a refund you must request this at least 3 weeks before the course is due to start. We charge an admin fee of 20% (minimum £10) per refund processed. We will not give you a refund for this course if we receive your request less than 3 weeks before the course starts or once the course has started.
    Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £136.00
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  4. Group facilitation
    Last Few Places, Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 5 May 2024 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Emma Winkley
    Develop 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 £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00
    Rating:
    97% of 100
  5. Psychology of addiction
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 12 May 2024

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Jacqueline Greenlees
    Are some people susceptible to addiction? How do substances affect our central nervous system and emotions? How do you understand different addictions, ie sex, eating or computers? How is addiction treated? Discover the answers to these and other questions by looking at addiction - from disease theory to the more recent bio-psychosocial theory.
    Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £136.00
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  6. Transference - Impact on Relationships in the 21st Century
    Course start date:  Fri 17 May 2024 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Adrian Scott
    A short course on working on the theory of Transference and its impact on work, personal and social relationships. We will study the emergence of transference, how it was recorded and theorised; then move onto person experiences / lifestyles / family / childhood.
    Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £58.00
  7. Working with two chairs
    Course start date:  Mon 20 May 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Dennis Carney
    Learn how to use this technique derived from Gestalt therapy to help your clients explore inner conflicts and let go of haunting issues from the past. Experience the power of this two chair technique by trying it out for yourself.
    Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £109.00 Concession £71.00
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  8. Raising cultural awareness within the therapeutic relationship
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 25 May 2024

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Jacqueline Bascombe
    The course is for anyone with an interest in developing their self-awareness in cross cultural counselling. This workshop helps you gain an understanding of how to talk about race and culture in a respectful, confident way.
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £64.00
  9. The psychology of trauma
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 9 Jun 2024

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Jacqueline Greenlees
    Do you have an interest in working with survivors of trauma or learning about its consequences? Explore complex interpersonal trauma such as child abuse, rape and sexual exploitation, domestic abuse, institutional abuse, professional abuse, stalking and bullying. Learn about the neurobiological and psychosocial impact of trauma and its long term effects.
    Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £116.00
  10. Counselling as a career
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 22 Jun 2024 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Delrose Bowes
    Thinking of becoming a counsellor? Wondering about gaining a counselling qualification? In this short workshop, you will find out more about the career paths and whether counselling training is for you.
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £64.00
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  11. Certificate in counselling skills
    Course start date:  Mon 9 Sep 2024 (and 5 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Edna Ogundare
    *Applications for this course have now closed.*







    Do you want to develop counselling skills for paid or voluntary work? This course includes occasional weekend sessions which you will be required to join and one compulsory residential trip away.







    In order to apply for this course, please ensure that:



    • you have (or will have) completed an in person introductory counselling course of 30 hours, with an attendance record of at least 80% (within the last three years)



    OR



    • you have completed an in person introductory counselling course of 30 hours with an attendance record of at least 70%



    AND



    • you have completed an in person ‘Counselling introduction: advanced’ course (or equivalent) with an attendance record of at least 80% (within the last three years)



    • you are able to speak and write fluently in English (level 2/GCSE).
    Full fee £2,399.00 Senior fee £2,399.00 Concession £2,399.00
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  12. Diploma in therapeutic counselling: integrative pathway
    Course start date:  Mon 9 Sep 2024 (and 6 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Ana Wellbrook
    *Applications for this course have now closed.*







    You will need to have completed a level 3 certificate in counselling skills course (minimum 145GLH) within the last three years to be eligible to apply. This two-year course awarded by Skills Education Group Awards (SEG) qualifies you to practise as a counsellor.



    The course fee is £2225, plus an upfront fee of £2574 payable at the time of your enrolment.



    If you are unable to pay the course fee upfront, you can choose to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan from Student Finance England (SFE) to help cover the cost, repayable after the course ends. You can find more information about the Advanced Learner Loan www.citylit.ac.uk/advanced-learner-loans



    If you are unable to pay the upfront fee, you can talk to our Information, Advice and Guidance team who will advise you on other financial support available. You can contact the Advice and Guidance Team by phone on (telephone temporarily unavailable) or by email: advice@citylit.ac.uk



    For more information, please call Psychology, Counselling & Personal Development on 020 4582 0403.
    Full fee £4,799.00 Senior fee £4,799.00 Concession £4,799.00
    Rating:
    70% of 100
  13. Introduction to cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 14 Sep 2024

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Do you want to learn the basics of CBT? This popular, evidence-based therapy improves how you feel by changing how you think and what you do. Explore the topic to help clients or for personal development.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00
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    100% of 100
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