For students wishing to train as counsellors and progress to Diploma (level 5) training. Also ideal for developing listening and counselling skills for use in other roles and settings such as pastoral care, management, nursing or teaching.
Key facts
| Award | Advanced Certificate in Counselling Skills (Level 4) |
| Delivery | One day a week (Tuesday) over one academic year |
| Course quality checked | National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society |
| Theoretical model | Core Self Model (person-centred integrative) |
| Course fees | £3,850 for 2025 (with the option to pay by instalments) plus student membership of the National Counselling Society (NCS) (optional) |
| Next intake | September 2025 |
| Applications | Applications can be submitted via the downloadable form (below) or directly via an online form (link below). Closing date for applications (round 1) is Monday 17 February 2025 (9am). (There will be a second round of applications only if places are still remaining after the first round. 2nd closing date will be Monday 28 April). |
| Interviews | A group interview will be held on Monday 3 March. Dates of individual interviews are still to be confirmed. |
For more information about entry requirements, fees, key dates and so on, please see the 2025 Prospectus (below). For more details about the course itself, please refer to the Course Information Book (below).
Don’t miss out! We suggest you apply as early as possible and attend the first round of interviews. Places will be offered and secured at this stage. Any further places available will then be allocated at the second round of interviews.
Download a 2025 Network Prospectus here.
Download a Certificate Course Information Book here.
Download an Advanced Certificate Application Form for 2025 here.
Alternatively, you can apply directly online here: Certificate 2025 Application Form
If you have any further queries, please contact our Training Coordinator – sue.woodhead-marsh@network.org.uk.
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