Learn to sit with people, properly.
Small group sizes. Taught by two tutors.
CTCC is a CPCAB-approved centre with over 15 years experience of helping students navigate the route from first curiosity to qualified practice.
Josh maps his journey through the Level 2 course.
Emmi celebrates her Level 4 Diploma after four years of training with us.
The route to qualifying
Three steps, each a qualification in its own right.
Where everyone begins. Listening, contracting, establishing boundaries, and using helping skills in your existing work or life.
Deepen your counselling understanding where theory meets practice. The step that prepares you for supervised client work at Level 4.
The qualifying diploma. We'll support you through placements, supervision, and the step into professional registration.
This online taster designed by CPCAB gives a short introduction to what the counselling journey entails.
Small cohorts form real relationships.
Training is demanding, mentally and emotionally (not trying to scare you off or anything). So, a part of our job is to make sure the support around you is equal to it.
Our class sizes mean you're known well by your tutors, and by your peers sat next to you, many of whom become genuine, lasting connections.
Delivered in Coleshill because counselling is not a skill you can learn through a screen.
Small group sizes mean individual attention, honest feedback, and the support needed to actually finish.
Courses are mapped to the CPCAB specification and underpinned by the BACP ethical framework.
Meet your tutors
All tutors are qualified trainers, and BACP-accredited practising therapists in various settings.
Oversees CTCC, but her real passion is teaching. She has an in-depth knowledge of the full progression route, and keeps training genuinely fun and engaging. Her classroom welcomes different learning styles.
A do-er: believing that the best learning happens through practice. Her approach is immersive and experiential, so students not only just grasp concepts, but can also confidently use them in practice.
Having line-managed students for over five years, Jess understands there's much to navigate in training. She is passionate about offering practical guidance to help students feel more confident in their training journey.
“I've learned so much about the counselling role, emotional intelligence and how to really listen to others. The activities each week have been varied and working with the group has been a lot of fun! The tutors are friendly and always available to answer questions. My advice to anyone interested in giving it a go would be to go for it! There's so much to enjoy about the experience and you're likely to learn more about yourself along the way!”
“The team have clearly engaged candidates at a deep level. Tutors personalise their feedback, demonstrating ethical, safe, and compassionate practice. All students reported having a very positive experience of the course and spoke highly of the structure, teaching, and support provided. The group engaged well throughout, and I observed a well-formed, cohesive cohort who are all motivated to continue their journey.”
Session mix theory with live skills practice in triads, group discussions, and feedback.
Alongside weekly classes, you'll build a portfolio of evidence and complete set tasks.
No. Level 2 is built for people starting from scratch. Many students come from care, teaching, HR, or fields with no connection to counselling at all.
Yes. We understand that training can be a big financial commitment, so we offer flexible instalment plans to spread the cost.
Applications for September 2027 are open now.
Places are limited to keep groups small.
Apply, and we'll invite you for an informal chat to give you a chance to ask any questions and get to know us.