Become a Professional Counsellor
Begin with CPCAB Level 2 and progress with one supportive training school through Level 3 and the CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.
Study through live online teaching or join selected face-to-face courses in Dorset. Develop your counselling skills, confidence and professional identity within a supportive learning environment.
✓ CPCAB Levels 2, 3 and 4
✓ Standard and Fast Track courses
✓ Small, supportive learning groups
✓ Experienced practising tutors
✓ Flexible monthly payment plans
✓ Online and Dorset-based training
Your CPCAB Counselling Training Pathway
Whether you're taking your very first step into counselling or progressing towards professional practice, we're here to support you at every stage of your journey.
CPCAB Level 2
Build your confidence, self-awareness and essential counselling skills.
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CPCAB Level 3
Develop your theoretical knowledge and prepare for professional training.
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CPCAB Level 4
Train as a therapeutic counsellor through supervised practice and advanced counselling skills.
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Your Future
Progress towards professional membership and employment within counselling settings.
Why Choose South West School of Counselling?
Choosing where to complete your counselling training is an important decision. At South West School of Counselling, we aim to create a supportive, welcoming learning environment where learners can develop their skills, confidence and self-awareness throughout their training journey.
Our approach combines professional counselling education with opportunities for personal development, reflection and practical skills development.
Supportive Counselling Training That Helps You Grow
We believe effective counselling training is about more than gaining a qualification. It is about developing the knowledge, self-awareness and practical skills needed to work safely and effectively with others.
Our courses provide opportunities to learn, practise counselling skills, explore counselling theory and reflect on your own personal and professional development.
- Experienced Tutors: Learn with experienced counselling professionals who bring practical knowledge and real-world experience into your training.
- Supportive Learning Environment: Our approach encourages participation, reflection and connection within a welcoming learning community.
- CPCAB Training Pathway: Begin with the CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills, progress to Level 3 Counselling Studies and work towards professional counsellor training at Level 4.
- Online & Face-to-Face Learning: Choose from live online courses and selected face-to-face counselling training in Dorset.
- Flexible Payment Options: Payment plans are available on our counselling courses to help make training more manageable.
Take the Next Step in Your Counselling Training
Whether you are beginning your counselling journey, developing skills for an existing helping role or progressing towards becoming a professional counsellor, South West School of Counselling can support you in taking your next step.
Explore our upcoming counselling courses and find the training option that is right for you.
Enquire About Our Counselling Courses
Interested in starting or continuing your counselling training? Get in touch with South West School of Counselling and we’ll be happy to help you find the right course and answer any questions about entry requirements, course dates or fees.
