Have you ever considered becoming a counsellor? Perhaps you’re interested in finding out more about the counselling profession.  Or perhaps you’re not looking for a change of career but are interested in developing your own self-awareness and an understanding of others, in your personal and/or working life.  Whatever the reasons, this could be the course for you.

This innovative and supportive 21-hour introductory course is ideal for those with no previous knowledge or experience of counselling.  It might also be of interest to counsellors of other modalities and could count towards your CPD.

This course is largely practical and experiential, with no academic assignments.

For those wishing to go further, the course would serve as a useful preparation for further training, leading to our flagship “Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling” and a full clinical qualification and licence to practise as a psychodynamic counsellor.

Chelmsford Counselling Foundation (CCF) is proud of its BACP-accredited training courses.  All of our courses are delivered by highly qualified and experienced, practising counsellors, who will guide and support you from the outset. On successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a Certificate of Attendance.

CPD 21 hours, attendance certificate.

Completion of this course does not qualify you to practice as a counsellor.

• Course Dates:  4th Oct 24 – 22nd Nov 24 
• Times:  Fridays 10.00am – 1.00pm
• Location:  In person at CCF
• Fees: £250​​

What are the aims of the course?

• Develop a basic knowledge of key psychodynamic ideas and theory.

• Gain some understanding of counselling concepts, that could be applied to many roles including education, management, social care, parenting, voluntary and charitable sectors, and many more.

• Develop self-awareness and the capacity to be reflective about self and others, using some key psychodynamic principles.

• Learn about training pathways towards becoming a qualified psychodynamic counsellor. We could also help you think about what might come next.

What are the entry requirements?

There are no formal entry requirements, although applicants would usually be at least 21 years old. Former clients of CCF wishing to train as counsellors cannot do so here until at least five years after their last counselling session with us.

Application process

Selection is by means of an application form.  This will be followed up with a brief, informal telephone call with one of the course tutors, to discuss your interest in the course and to answer any questions. To apply, please complete an application form and send it to Kellie Willis at kelliew@chelmsfordcounselling.org.uk