Counselling courses: From start to finish
Redlands provides the complete progression route for counselling training, with courses from beginner level right through to post qualification CPD. Check out the progression chart below to see all our courses at a glance.
Humanistic courses
Redlands counselling courses are underpinned by the humanistic approach. We focus on the quality of the relationship between counsellor and client, as well as the innate resources of the client to solve their problems and achieve their potential.
Is Redlands professional?
Yes! Unfortunately there are a lot of places offering counselling training that is not officially recognised, and which will not be accepted as a valid qualification when looking to practice in the UK. However, Redlands is recognised by the two main professional bodies for counselling in the UK, which are:
CPCAB - Awarding body
The Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB) is the organisation that awards counselling qualifications and sets the syllabuses we use. Centres have to meet robust approval requirements before they can deliver qualifications. Redlands is one such centre. We offer CPCAB courses from entry Level 2 through to post qualification Levels 5 and 6, as well as a Continuing Professional Development workshop programme (CPD). All of our tutors are experienced, registered and qualified counsellors/trainers who have worked with us for many years.
BACP – Professional Body
Our Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling is recognised by the BACP. Once you have completed this course, you can apply to take the BACP Certificate of Proficiency assessment. At this point you can apply to switch your membership with them from Student Member to Individual Member. This is what you will need in order to work as a qualified counsellor. You can find more details about this on the BACP webpage.
