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Counselling Courses

Modern life takes its toll on people of all ages and backgrounds. That's why as one of the most effective forms of therapy, counselling is also one of the most sought after means to cope. If you are interested in helping others and bringing relief to people of any walks of life, you will find our counselling courses prepare you for a great range of settings. You can work with children, adults or elderly, and train for addictions issues, bereavement or psychotherapy. There are also different levels available for our qualifications, so whether you are a novice or an experienced therapist, you can be sure to find the right course for you!

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Scott's communication was clear and to…

Scott's communication was clear and to the point. Suggestions given were both practical and relevant.

Maureen. C. 12 Jul 2026
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Freddie was very helpful, get in touch with me in no time and led me through all the enrollment process, very good and friendly

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Representative Holly and Ben been very helpful and supportive with my future study for my upcoming future achievements. Thank you for your support.

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Really helpful customer service, Jarel was clear and made the process of signing up to the course extremely easy.

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⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ I recently enrolled in the Computing Online Degree Pathway with Learndirect and had the pleasure of dealing with Scott Chapman. From start to finish, the process was smooth and stress-free. Scott was incredibly helpful, answering all my questions clearly and promptly. He explained the course structure, payment options, and progression pathways in detail, which made it easy for me to make an informed decision. The fact that I could spread the fees over 6 months with just a small deposit was a huge help. The enrolment process was quick and straightforward, and I appreciated the 14-day cooling-off period, which gave me peace of mind. I'm excited to get started and would highly recommend Learndirect and Scott to anyone looking to study online. Thanks again for all your help! Donovan Ncube St Helena Island

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Freddie Griffiths Is very patient and explains everything with clarity.

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