Counselling and Psychotherapy Training

To find out more about our accredited part-time diplomas, please contact us for a detailed PDF prospectus and fee guide.

Details about our new full-time BA(Hons) Psychotherapeutic Counselling (subject to validation) and part-time MA Integrative Psychotherapy (also subject to validation) in partnership with Northumbria University will be available soon.

NGP staff want you to be informed and we welcome your questions. Simply call or email us with your queries. What else can I do? Sign up for our Introduction to Counselling course* or visit us: Open Evenings 24 May, 28 June, 6 September 6pm-9pm*. Want to see us before that? Come to one of our informal monthly cafe FAQ sessions*
*booking essential

My journey to qualification has profoundly influenced my life both personally and professionally and has led to me having a job that I feel privileged to do.'    Northern Guild Graduate 2011

Accredited Training

Our training courses are designed to meet a range of vocational needs. Whether you wish to develop and extend your skills for an existing career - or are looking for a change of career and require full training leading to accreditation and registration with the relevant professional bodies, Northern Guild is a long-established provider with a reputation for excellence.

CHANGE OF CAREER?
Our courses are outlined below, but with options for progression many students complete training with more than one qualification:

Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling - starts 23 October 2012
Begin your career change into professional counselling with adults. Available in Newcastle and now also in Stockton (subject to numbers).

Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling - starts 20 October 2012
This three year part-time course (monthly weekend training) is accreditated by the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and is designed to enable you to become a professional counsellor.

Diploma in Psychotherapy - starts 20 October
The four year part-time course (monthly weekend training) is accreditated by the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and is primarily designed for those seeking to become a professionally registered psychotherapist.

Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling with Children and Young People - starts 20 October
This three year part-time course (monthly weekend training) is accreditated by the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and leads to registration with the UKCP as a psychotherapist.

Diploma in Psychotherapy with Children and Young People - starts 20 October
This four year part-time course (monthly weekend training) is accreditated by the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and leads to registration with the UKCP as a Child Psychotherapist.