Counselling
Counsellors play a vital role in the health and wellbeing of our society today. By encouraging people to talk about their feelings, behaviours and choices a counsellor can influence a positive change in a person’s life as they overcome daily challenges or periods of heightened anxieties and distress.
Are you a compassionate, empathetic person with a desire to help improve the wellbeing of others? A career in counselling may be perfect for you. We offer a range of counselling courses, at a range of levels to cater for everyone from complete beginners to those who have already completed counselling qualifications.
As your learning progresses, you will interact directly with industry professionals and learn from the experts.
Our Therapeutic Counselling at Level 4 qualification enables you to practice as a professional counsellor. If you’re new to this world and want to find out if counselling is for you, try one of our short courses which run throughout the year.
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Case Studies
Katie
Studied Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
I found my time at Kirklees College enjoyable, supportive and life-changing. The college was easily accessible with good teaching facilities at the new Pioneer Higher Skills Centre. It gave me the opportunity to work with some great people, some of whom are now friends for life, whilst studying a fantastic course.
Amanda
Studied Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
When I first started I was nervous but your confidence soon grows. You are very much treated like an adult. I’d recommend this course as it’s exciting and rewarding. My end goal is to become a person-centred counsellor.
