Our ethos here in Churchtown Counselling and Psychotherapy Training Centre is to provide a non-judgemental space in which students can grow. We provide both emotional and academic support for all of our students. We have small classes with an emphasis on group support, giving a deep and meaningful training experience.The advantage of having the clinic and training school together means that students have access to fully accredited counsellors and clients for their client work. This is a unique venture and a great opportunity for anyone who is considering becoming a counsellor.This 5 week course is aimed at anyone who is interested in Counselling and may be thinking about pursuing it as a career. The course will give an overview of counselling and will include some personal development work.Participants on this course may progress to our foundation course and then to our professional diploma course.Venue: Churchtown Counselling & Psychotherapy ClinicDuration: 5 Evenings - 7pm-9pm OR Morning class 10am-12amFees: €120.Call (086) 100 0049 to enroll today!Becoming a professional counsellor requires a decision to undertake a journey of personal discovery. The most important instrument you will work with as a counsellor, is yourself as a person. The desire to help others is important in our profession, but in itself, is not enough. Our two year course meets the criteria set down by the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP). The course is organised on a part-time basis over two years in an ongoing training group. Venue: Churchtown Counselling & Psychotherapy Clinic, Duration: 2 Years PT, Mondays 10.00am -4.30pm Starting September 2011 Award: Professional Diploma in Counselling & PsychotherapyFees for Year 1 are €4,950 and Year 2 are €5,450.(N.B. Fees are non refundable.)The Foundation course in Counselling and Psychotherapy offers participants an opportunity to pursue their interest in counselling. It may also appeal to those who need counselling skills in their work. In addition, it prepares people for entry into professional counselling training courses. A Foundation Course is required before you can further your skills on the Diploma Course. It is not a professional qualification in counselling. Venue: Churchtown Counselling & Psychotherapy ClinicDuration: 16 Weeks, Thursday 10.00am - 4.00pm Award:Certificate in Counselling SkillsFees €1,000Please Note: Fees are non refundable