Psychology & Counselling Courses in London
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.
- Psychology of wellbeing
Course start date: Sat 10 May 2025Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Jacqueline GreenleesThe course provides an insight into the psychologically researched factors that influence wellbeing. You will learn a range of theoretical and practical components of wellbeing and consider how you can apply them in your own life.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £84.00 - Counselling: an introduction Course start date: Mon 12 May 2025 (and 8 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
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 £349.00 Senior fee £349.00 Concession £227.00 - Counselling as a career Course start date: Sat 21 Jun 2025
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 more about the career paths and whether counselling training is for you. - Understanding Process in Personal DevelopmentCourse start date: Mon 23 Jun 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Constance FfrenchThis course is an exploration in a group setting to gain greater understanding of self and others.
-Understanding of self through personal development groups.
-Exploring and reflecting different aspects of self.
Prior to enrolling, please contact the department on 020 4582 0403 for approval.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Level 3 Certificate in counselling skillsCourse start date: Mon 8 Sep 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Edna OgundareThe Application Process for this course 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 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).
The Free Courses for Jobs initiative is for Londoners aged 24 or over at the start of the course who are: on a low-income; or on certain benefits; or do not have a full level 3 qualification. For more information Click here
Full fee £2,549.00 Senior fee £2,549.00 Concession £2,549.00 - Level 4 Diploma in therapeutic counselling: integrative pathwayCourse start date: Mon 8 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Ana WellbrookThe Application Process for this course is now closed.
You will need to have completed a level 3 certificate in counselling skills course (minimum 145 tuition hours) 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 £5099.00. If you are unable to pay the course fee upfront, you can choose to apply for an Advanced Learning Loan from the Student Loans Company (SLC) to help cover the cost. The Advanced Learner loan available for this course is £2225.00. The remaining fee of £2874.00 will need to be paid at enrolment. If you are unable to pay this fee upfront, 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 (0203 871 3111) or by email: advice@citylit.ac.uk. The Loan is repayable after the course ends. For more information, please call Psychology, Counselling & Personal Development on 020 4582 0403. You can find more information about the Advanced Learner Loan here www.citylit.ac.uk/advanced-learner-loansFull fee £5,099.00 Senior fee £5,099.00 Concession £5,099.00
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