Start training for a new career in psychotherapy or counselling

If you are thinking of training for a new career in psychotherapy or counselling in 2012, Northern Guild offers a range of accredited courses. It's a good time to start thinking about the future now as your new career move will require you to make some life-changing decisions.

For a first step, please contact us for a detailed PDF prospectus and fee guide. Once you have read about our courses, you will probably have some additional questions. Staff at Northern Guild want you to be informed and we welcome your questions - just email or phone for further information.

What else can I do?
Sign up for our Introduction to Counselling to course*
Visit us. Our first Open Evening is on Thursday 24th May, 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

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OUR TRAINING COURSES

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 - starting November 2011
This two year part-time evening course is accreditated by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and will enable you to begin a career change into professional counselling with adults. Available in Newcastle and now also in Stockton (subject to numbers).

Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling - starting autumn 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 - starting autumn 2012
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 - contact us for start dates
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 - contact us for start dates
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.

MSc in Integrative Psychotherapy (working with Adults or working with Children and Young People) - starting autumn 2012
This degree is currently validated and awarded by the University of Wales. Applicants who do not qualify for direct entry can undertake our Diploma in Psychotherapy and you can join the MSc programme at the start of your third year.

FIND OUT MORE
To find out more information about our courses, progression routes, awards and costs, please call or email for our prospectus and we will email you a copy within 24 hours. Having read through you are welcome to contact us with any additional questions you may have.

DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION FORM
Application form - working with Adults
Application form - working with Children and Young People