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.
Please note: applications for our Certificate in Counselling Skills (level 3) and Diploma in therapeutic counselling: integrative or person-centred pathways (level 4) will open on Monday 1 April 2019.
Thinking about a career in counselling? Read a Q&A with City Lit tutor Delrose Bowes.
Many of our courses are delivered online. For more information about our live online courses, please see our guide to online learning.
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Certificate in counselling skills
Course Date: Mon 14 Sep 2020 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KWC - Kean Street Wellbeing CentreThe Application process is 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 introductory counselling course of 30 hours, with an attendance record of at least 80% (within the last three years).
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• you have completed an introductory counselling course of 30 hours with an attendance record of at least 70% AND you have completed a ‘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).
The course fee is £800, plus an upfront fee of £1199 payable at the time of your enrolment.
If you’re 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’re 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 020 7492 2500 or by email: advice@citylit.ac.uk
For more information, please call Psychology, counselling and personal development on 020 7492 2530.
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City Lit
Full fee: £1,999.00Senior fee: £1,999.00Concession: £1,999.00 -
Diploma in therapeutic counselling: integrative pathway
Course Date: Mon 14 Sep 2020 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: KWC - Kean Street Wellbeing CentreThe Application Process is 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 ABC Awards qualifies you to practise as a counsellor.
The course fee is £2225, plus an upfront fee of £2274 payable at the time of your enrolment.
If you’re 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’re 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 020 7492 2500 or by email: advice@citylit.ac.uk
For more information, please call Psychology, counselling and personal development on 020 7492 2530.
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City Lit
Full fee: £4,499.00Senior fee: £4,499.00Concession: £4,499.00 -
Counselling: an introduction
Course Date: Mon 14 Sep 2020 (and 11 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetEnhance 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.
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 week 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.
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City Lit
Full fee: £289.00Senior fee: £289.00Concession: £176.00 -
Ways into psychology
Course Date: Tue 15 Sep 2020
Location on this date: OnlineWhat motivates us? What is normal and who says so? What is intelligence? What is the unconscious? Discover psychology by exploring some of its major theories and applications. No prior knowledge required.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £189.00Senior fee: £189.00Concession: £95.00 -
Psychology of attachment
Course Date: Fri 18 Sep 2020
Location on this date: OnlineRomantic and professional relationships: discover your style of attachment and learn how it can influence you in love and work relationships.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £189.00Senior fee: £189.00Concession: £95.00 -
Introduction to cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
Course Date: Sat 19 Sep 2020
Location on this date: OnlineDo 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.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £79.00Senior fee: £79.00Concession: £48.00 -
Working with addiction
Course Date: Sun 27 Sep 2020
Location on this date: OnlineHow do you work with clients who have alcohol or substance misuse problems? You will be encouraged to draw on your existing skills and experiences to learn new ways of working with addiction such as 'motivational interviewing'. This course is aimed at counsellors, other helping professionals and trainees. It is not aimed at people seeking help for the specific course subjects.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £99.00Senior fee: £79.00Concession: £60.00 -
Using Games & Icebreakers in Groups
Course Date: Sat 3 Oct 2020
Location on this date: OnlineDo you facilitate groups? Do you want to learn more about using a wide variety of games and icebreakers in group settings? Then this is the course for you.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £99.00Senior fee: £79.00Concession: £60.00 -
Letting go of guilt
Course Date: Sun 4 Oct 2020
Location on this date: OnlineGuilt robs us of our self-respect yet we can heal by embracing self-compassion. When we can accept what happened and what we can learn from it, guilt loses its grip over us.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £79.00Senior fee: £63.00Concession: £48.00 -
Understanding Humanistic Counselling
Course Date: Wed 14 Oct 2020
Location on this date: Online
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £189.00Senior fee: £151.00Concession: £115.00 -
Working with bereavement and loss
Course Date: Fri 16 Oct 2020
Location on this date: OnlineWe'll use the theories of Bowlby, Winnicott and Klein to explore your reactions to bereavement and loss, and increase your ability to help others work through their reactions. This course is aimed at counsellors, other helping professionals and trainees. It is not aimed at people seeking help for the specific course subjects.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £69.00Senior fee: £55.00Concession: £42.00 -
Dismantling expectations
Course Date: Sun 18 Oct 2020
Location on this date: OnlineExpectations are a sure way to end up feeling irritated or despondent. How might we live in a productive yet freer way without having expectations that others should fulfil our needs?
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £79.00Senior fee: £63.00Concession: £48.00 -
Psychology of wellbeing
Course Date: Sat 24 Oct 2020
Location on this date: OnlinePsychology of wellbeing: The term “wellbeing” is a familiar one, but what do the psychologists say? This course explores definitions and concepts of wellbeing from a psychological perspective in the context of both life and work. There will be opportunity for self-reflection and application.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £139.00Senior fee: £111.00Concession: £95.00 -
Working with couples: an introduction
Course Date: Sat 24 Oct 2020
Location on this date: OnlineThis unique CPD opportunity is aimed at therapists, relationship coaches, helping professionals and trainees who wish to understand the challenge of relationship work. It will benefit you, your client group and prepare you for further training.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £129.00Senior fee: £103.00Concession: £88.00 -
Developing Resilience: An ACT skills based approach
Course Date: Sun 25 Oct 2020
Location on this date: OnlineThe focus of a course is the approach to developing resilience, based on the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Ultimately, the aim is to present students with a psychological skill set, which can help them to manage stress and to improve resilience.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee: £79.00Senior fee: £63.00Concession: £54.00
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