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Gloucestershire’s leading training provider in counselling

What we offer

Whether you are at the start of your journey exploring a career path in counselling or a qualified counsellor looking to improve your skill set, we have the courses for you, spanning Gloucester, Stroud, and Cheltenham, with expert training and support.

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Training pathway

Watch this video to understand how you can become a trained counsellor.

What we offer

Whether you are at the start of your journey exploring a career path in counselling or a qualified counsellor looking to improve your skill set, we have the courses for you, spanning Gloucester, Stroud, and Cheltenham, with expert training and support.

Training pathway

Watch this video to understand how you can become a trained counsellor.

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Courses

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Introduction To Counselling skills

An intensive 2 day course delivered by qualified counsellors through experiential learning. The course will allow you to develop your listening skills through interactive and engaging teaching methods.

2 day training course
In-person training at one of our venues
£265 per person
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Introduction To Counselling skills

An intensive 2 day course delivered by qualified counsellors through experiential learning. The course will allow you to develop your listening skills through interactive and engaging teaching methods.

2 day training course
In-person training at one of our venues
£265 per person

Certificate in Counselling Skills

This course provides a valuable foundation training in counselling and listening skills. It is a highly experiential programme designed to enhance these skills, develop ways of understanding patterns of human growth and behaviour and strengthen your self-awareness. This course will equip trainees with the strong foundational skills needed to move into the Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling.

September Start
30 Week Course
2025/26 Fee: £1850
Ideal for those in full-time or part-time employment.
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Certificate in Counselling Skills

This course provides a valuable foundation training in counselling and listening skills. It is a highly experiential programme designed to enhance these skills, develop ways of understanding patterns of human growth and behaviour and strengthen your self-awareness. This course will equip trainees with the strong foundational skills needed to move into the Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling.

September Start
30 Week Course
2025/26 Fee: £1850
Ideal for those in full-time or part-time employment.
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Psychodynamic Counselling Diploma

The Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling is a highly-regarded, work-based clinical training which GCS has been delivering for over 25 years. The course leads to a professional qualification and provides the clinical and theoretical elements of the training to become a psychodynamic counsellor. On completion of this course, trainee’s will be qualified counsellors, able to register and work towards accredited membership of both the BACP and BPC. 

Accredited by BPC (British Psychoanalytic Council).
Three year training programme
£3350 per year
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Psychodynamic Counselling Diploma

The Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling is a highly-regarded, work-based clinical training which GCS has been delivering for over 25 years. The course leads to a professional qualification and provides the clinical and theoretical elements of the training to become a psychodynamic counsellor. On completion of this course, trainee’s will be qualified counsellors, able to register and work towards accredited membership of both the BACP and BPC. 

Accredited by BPC (British Psychoanalytic Council).
Three year training programme
£3350 per year

Upcoming CPD Workshops

Our highly regarded Continued Professional Development (CPD) programme is delivered by leading trainers and clinicians across a range of therapeutic specialisms. Our courses offer rich and varied opportunities to deepen your expertise and maintain your CPD requirement. Expect an interactive and stimulating learning experience that will give you a great opportunity to meet fellow practitioners and to explore new and challenging ideas to support your practice.

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