Train for a Counselling Career at an Award Winning Centre
Do you want to develop and improve your listening skills?
Perhaps, you want a change of career and have a passion for helping others?
The Northamptonshire Centre for Counselling Studies (NCCS) is an award-winning private counselling training centre that provides a first-class training pathway to becoming a counsellor or to enhance and develop skills to elevate your existing career. With all courses being part-time and designed to fit around a busy life-style, NCCS provides a safe and motivating environment within which you can thrive.
NCCS is an approved provider of CPCAB counselling courses. CPCAB is the UK's leading specialist awarding body for counselling and is the only awarding body run by counsellors for counsellors. All NCCS courses are regularly monitored and evaluated via a robust moderation and verification process which means that you can be assured you will receive high-quality, expert-led training.
We provide a coherent pathway to becoming a highly skilled counsellor:-
- Level 2 Introduction to Counselling Skills (starting point A)
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (Starting point B
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Why NCCS?
NCCS considers itself to be a ‘gatekeeper’ to the counselling profession and, because counselling is an unregulated profession, we take this responsibility very seriously. We ensure that our courses not only focus on teaching the theory and skills of counselling but also the practical elements of being a counsellor so that we know any counsellor leaving NCCS is capable of practicing safely and ethically.
We have been assessed by the CPCAB external verification and quality-checking procedures as being a counselling training provider that has high expectations of its students with the most recent report stating
"This is an extremely well-run centre, which offers courses of an exceptionally high quality. It was a pleasure to look at the work sent through, the assignments were of exceptionally high quality and demonstrated a thorough knowledge of two areas of theory. Tutor feedback is again of exceptionally high quality, with points for growth and acknowledgement of areas well done. Overall, the work demonstrated a strong course, with a high level of interaction between tutor and students."
Our staff come from a variety of backgrounds and their knowledge and expertise cover a variety of different areas including, relationship counselling, addictions, LGBTQ+, working with children and young people, private practice, eating issues, chronic health/pain and more. It is also important to us, that all tutors are practicing counsellors which means that they are up-to-date on current counselling policy and relevant legislation as well as being exposed to a wide-range of client presenting issues that informs their teaching practice. To enable students to work to these high standards, we also have equally high expectations of our staff.
We love that we are a small private training centre rather than a large college or university because it means that we keep group sizes small and can offer all students everything that is outlined in the NCCS values: -
- High quality and robust courses
- Teaching by example
- Personal touch
- Inclusivity and accessibility
- Openness and transparency
Still not sure? Here are some testimonials from students who have completed a variety of courses at NCCS
"I really enjoyed the course and found it very interesting. Helen was an excellent tutor as well as very diligent and thoughtful provider of (constructive) feedback. It was the first time I have studied counselling and with NCCS. I also went through the first unique experience of a course delivered entirely remotely. The whole experience was extremely fulfilling and enriching. The course was delivered in a very professional and yet personal manner. I would definitely recommend NCCS and would not hesitate to study further with them.” Level 2 Introduction to Counselling Student
"Studying with Kelly has been one of the most profoundly transformative and insightful experiences of my life. It has forever changed me as a person and I view the world through new eyes now. The course was challenging and involved much soul searching, but I feel I am now reaping the rewards and look forward to continuing my studies. Thank you so very, very much for your enduring support, fantastic teaching and boundless patience!" Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills Student
"I recommend this centre for anyone who is looking for quality teaching about counselling provided by inspirational and committed tutors. In addition, their adaptability to maintain their high quality of teaching in these covid times was commendable." Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies Student
"Embarking on the journey to train to become a counsellor was something I’d thought about doing for a long time. Finding out about NCCS and the courses they run was the push I needed to start my journey. It’s been a journey of self discovery and learning. I was worried about my academic abilities as I haven’t studied for years but with the help and support of my tutor feel that I have flourished and been surprised at the level of work I’ve been able to produce. It’s been a real confidence boost and given me a real sense of purpose again. The self discovery has helped me to make improvements in my life and now I’m looking forward to studying L4 and to becoming a counsellor!” Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies Student
