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In recent years, research has proven that counselling is an effective way to help people with mental health problems. Various programmes to improve access and recruit more counsellors mean that it is a good time to consider a career in counselling.

Our counselling courses are incredibly popular with students and highly regarded by employers. The qualification can lead to a professional career as a counsellor but also equips students with listening skills that can be helpful in a wide variety of professional and voluntary roles.

Experience is essential for job applications so, while you’re studying, you can gain practical work experience in a local counselling agency or within our own counselling service. Many of our students have moved on to work for local counselling services or have also successfully started their own counselling practices.

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Student Stories

Catherine Hews

I was at the point in my career as a Foster Care Supporter that I felt additional skills in counselling would be beneficial, not just for me but for the families I support. I have always been curious about people’s behaviour and their motivations and this course gave me an understanding of these topics. The support is excellent here from lecturers, they are always there to help out. I hope to have my own counselling practice one day and definitely think that this course is a stepping stone towards achieving that!”

Catherine Hews

Foundation Degree – Counselling – Gloucester Campus

Gemma Curtis

I couldn’t commit to university as I have children so Gloucestershire College was really local and convenient. I could gain the qualifications to take my career down a slightly different path, while looking after my family. I much preferred the relaxed atmosphere of the College as opposed to a university. You have to be committed, counselling can be challenging but it is very rewarding when you complete it. Within just a few months of graduating, I set up my own business and I am now self-employed.”

Gemma Curtis

Foundation Degree – Counselling – Gloucester Campus

Helen Jenkins

“I completed my foundation degree at Gloucestershire College in 2013, and in the same year, met Daryl. He’d been thinking about a change in career and after hearing about my experience, decided to study the same Therapeutic Counselling course, which he completed with a merit this year. “Since completing my Foundation Degree I’ve worked for the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) programme, Let’s Talk, the Terrance Higgins Trust, and I’m now a Sexual Health Counsellor for the NHS.”

Helen Jenkins

Foundation Degree – Therapeutic Counselling – Cheltenham Campus

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Therapeutic Counselling Foundation Degree

Therapeutic Counselling

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September 2025 (TBC)

Cheltenham Campus

Level 5

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Therapeutic Counselling Diploma

Therapeutic Counselling

Part time

September 2025 (TBC)

Cheltenham Campus

Level 4

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Counselling Studies

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September 2025 (TBC)

Cheltenham Campus

Level 3

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Counselling Studies

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September 2025 (TBC)

Cheltenham Campus

Level 3

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Counselling Studies

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7 February 2025 at 09:00 am finishes 03:00 pm

Cheltenham Campus

Level 3

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Counselling Studies

Part time

February 2026 (TBC)

Cheltenham Campus

Level 3

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Counselling Studies

Part time

6 February 2025 at 01:15 pm finishes 07:15 pm

Cheltenham Campus

Level 3

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Counselling Studies

Counselling Studies

Part time

February 2026 (TBC)

Cheltenham Campus

Level 3

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Counselling Skills

Counselling Skills

Part time

September 2025 (TBC)

Cheltenham Campus

Level 2

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Counselling Skills

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September 2025 (TBC)

Cheltenham Campus

Level 2

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Counselling Skills

Counselling Skills

Part time

September 2025 (TBC)

Cheltenham Campus

Level 2

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Counselling Skills

Counselling Skills

Part time

September 2025 (TBC)

Cheltenham Campus

Level 2

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