Take your first steps towards becoming a counsellor with our Foundation Certificate in Counselling. This Level 3 equivalent course fulfils the entry requirements for our Diploma in Integrative Counselling. You will learn a diverse range of models and approaches to counselling, develop your self-awareness, and enhance your interpersonal and communication skills, empowering you to make a real difference in people’s lives. Designed and run by specialists in the therapy field, our highly experienced tutors deliver this face-to-face course at our Clapham and Tooting training centres in South London. Embark on this rewarding career path and enrol today.
The Foundation Certificate in Counselling is delivered in three modules across two or three terms, each including the following main components:
This module focuses on developing your understanding of what counselling is and is not and includes a workshop on how to write essays using Harvard Referencing:
This module introduces the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Profession (2018) and provides an overview of some key contributors in the field of basic human development:
This module of the counselling certificate introduces a range of theoretical models, including:
If you have any questions about the training process, our team is here to answer them – big or small. Don’t hesitate to call us!
Friday evenings and four weekends, for four months
Please note dates are subject to change
MODULE 1 | Fridays (6pm – 9:30pm) | Saturdays (10am – 5pm) | Sundays (10am – 5pm) |
| Class 1 | 13th March | ||
| Class 2 | 20th March | ||
| Weekend One | 28th March | ||
| Class 4,5,6,7 | 29th March | ||
| Class 7 | 27th March | ||
| MODULE 2 | |||
| Class 8 | 17th April | ||
| Class 9 | 24th April | ||
| Class 10 | 1st May | ||
| Class 11 | 8th May | ||
| Class 12 | 15th May | ||
| Weekend Two | 16th May | ||
| Class 13, 14, 15, 16 | 17th May | ||
| Class 17 | 22nd May | ||
| Class 18 | 29th May | ||
| Class 19 | 5th June | ||
| MODULE 3 | |||
| Class 20 | 12th June | ||
| Class 21 | 19th June | ||
| Weekend Three | 20th June | ||
| Class 22, 23, 24, 25 | 21st June | ||
| Class 26 | 26th June | ||
| Class 27 | 3rd July | ||
| Class 28 | 10th July | ||
| Class 29 | 17th July | ||
| Weekend Four | 18th July | ||
| Class 30, 31, 32, 33 | 19th July |
Friday evenings and four weekends, for four months
Please note dates are subject to change
| 2026 MODULE 1 | Fridays (6pm – 9:30pm) | Saturdays (10am – 5pm) | Sundays (10am – 5pm) |
| Class 1 | 13th March | ||
| Class 2 | 20th March | ||
| Weekend One | 21st March | ||
| Class 3,4,5,6 | 22nd March | ||
| Class 7 | 27th March | ||
| EASTER BREAK 30 March – 10 April | |||
| MODULE 2 | |||
| Class 8 | 17th April | ||
| Class 9 | 24th April | ||
| Class 10 | 1st May | ||
| Class 13, 14, 15, 16 | 2nd May | ||
| Class 13, 14, 15, 16 | 3rd May | ||
| Class 11 | 8th May | ||
| Class 12 | 15th May | ||
| Weekend Two | 16th May | ||
| Class 17 | 22nd May | ||
| Class 18 | 29th May | ||
| Class 19 | 5th June | ||
| MODULE 3 | |||
| Class 20 | 12th June | ||
| Class 21 | 19th June | ||
| Weekend Three | 20th June | ||
| Class 22, 23, 24, 25 | 21st June | ||
| Class 26 | 26th June | ||
| Class 27 | 3rd July | ||
| Class 28 | 10th July | ||
| Class 29 | 17th July | ||
| Weekend Four | 18th July | ||
| Class 30, 31, 32, 33 | 19th July | ||
Monday evenings and four weekends, for five months
Please note dates are subject to change
MODULE 1 | Mondays (6pm – 9:30pm) | Saturdays (10am – 5pm) | Sundays (10am – 5pm) |
| Weekend One | 14th March | ||
| Class 1, 2, 3, 4 | 15th March | ||
| Class 5 | 16th March | ||
| Class 6 | 23rd March | ||
| EASTER BREAK | |||
| MODULE 2 | |||
| Class 7 | 20th April | ||
| Class 8 | 27th April | ||
| Weekend Two | 9th May | ||
| Class 9, 10, 11, 12 | 10th May | ||
| Class 13 | 11th May | ||
| Class 14 | 18th May | ||
| Class 15 | 1st June | ||
| Class 16 | 8th June | ||
| Class 17 | 15th June | ||
| Class 18 | 22nd June | ||
| Class 19 | 29th June | ||
| MODULE 3 | |||
| Weekend Three | 4th July | ||
| Class 20, 21, 22, 23 | 5th July | ||
| Class 24 | 6th July | ||
| Class 25 | 13th July | ||
| Class 26 | 20th July | ||
| Class 27 | 27th July | ||
| Class 28 | 10th August | ||
| Class 29 | 17th August | ||
| Weekend Four | 23rd August | ||
| Class 30, 31, 32, 33 | 24th August | ||
Saturdays and Sundays, for five months
Please note dates are subject to change
MODULE 1 | Saturdays (10am – 4pm) | Sundays (10am – 4pm) |
| Class 1 | 21st March | |
| Class 2 | 22nd March | |
| EASTER BREAK | ||
| Class 3 | 11th April | |
| Class 4 | 12th April | |
| Class 5 | 25th April | |
| Class 6 | 26th April | |
| Class 7 | 30th May | |
| Class 8 | 31st May | |
| MODULE 2 | ||
| Class 9 | 13th June | |
| Class 10 | 14th June | |
| Class 11 | 27th June | |
| Class 12 | 28th June | |
| Class 13 | 11th July | |
| Class 14 | 12 July | |
| MODULE 3 | ||
| Class 15 | 25th July | |
| Class 16 | 26th July | |
| Class 17 | 1st August | |
| Class 18 | 2nd August | |
| Class 19 | 15th August | |
| Class 20 | 16th August | |
Thursday evenings, for eleven months
Please note dates are subject to change
| 2026 MODULE 1 | Thursdays (6pm – 9pm) |
| Class 1 | 23rd April |
| Class 2 | 30th April |
| Class 3 | 7th May |
| Class 4 | 14th May |
| Class 5 | 21st May |
| Class 6 | 28th May |
| Class 7 | 4th June |
| Class 8 | 11th June |
| Class 9 | 18th June |
| Class 10 | 25th June |
| Class 11 | 2nd July |
| Class 12 | 9th July |
| Class 13 | 16th July |
| Class 14 | 23rd July |
| SUMMER BREAK | |
| MODULE 2 | |
| Class 15 | 10th September |
| Class 16 | 17th September |
| Class 17 | 24th September |
| Class 18 | 1st October |
| Class 19 | 8th October |
| Class 20 | 15th October |
| Class 21 | 22nd October |
| Class 22 | 29th October |
| Class 23 | 5th November |
| Class 24 | 12th November |
| Class 25 | 19th November |
| Class 26 | 26th November |
| Class 27 | 4th December |
| Class 28 | 11th December |
| WINTER BREAK | |
| 2027 MODULE 3 | |
| Class 29 | 7th January |
| Class 30 | 14th January |
| Class 31 | 21st January |
| Class 32 | 28th January |
| Class 33 | 4th February |
| Class 34 | 11th February |
| Class 35 | 18th February |
| Class 36 | 25th February |
| Class 37 | 4th March |
| Class 38 | 11th March |
| Class 39 | 18th March |
| Class 40 | 25th March |
Full payment: Initial deposit of £350 required on course agreement. Balance payment £2,250. Total – £2,600
Monthly payment: Initial deposit of £350 required on course agreement. 10 x monthly instalments of £250 by direct debit. Total – £2,850. (This increased fee includes administration costs).
Accelerated course full payment: Initial deposit of £450 required on course agreement. Balance payment £2150. Total – £2,600.
Accelerated course monthly payment: Initial deposit of £450 required on course agreement. 5 x monthly instalments of £480 by direct debit. Total – £2850. (This increased fee includes administration costs).
All fees are inclusive of 20% VAT. Deposits are non-refundable.
If you have any questions, give us a call to talk through course and payment plans on 020 3051 8235.
If you would like any further information, please contact the Training School team at [email protected] or call 020 3051 8235.
Our Foundation Certificate in Counselling offers a comprehensive overview of counselling in practice by discussing different theoretical approaches and processing your learning in skills practice. Students will explore their personal development within the group and write reflective journals to support their counselling journey.
To complete the course, students must attend 80% of the training and pass two written assignments of 3000 words. Students are supported by their lead tutor and peers throughout the course by having the space to reflect and process feedback. Students will also meet with their tutors for end of module tutorials. Our management team has an ‘open door policy’ to discuss any practical matters concerning your course.
TAC works with Ash Phipps to give students access to tuition in academic writing. Ash has 10 years’ experience teaching study skills strategies to students who want to develop their writing skills and specialises in SpLDs (dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, ADD, Autism).
For any further questions and fees, please call 020 3051 8235 or email [email protected]
If you have any questions about the training process, our team is here to answer them – big or small. Don’t hesitate to call us!
We ensure that all of our tutors are experienced counselling professionals. During the counselling course, you will attend face-to-face skills workshops and lectures provided by our specialist faculty. We strive to provide you with the most valuable training experience possible. Find out more about the faculty here.
You don’t need any previous qualifications or experience to enrol on this course.
Firstly, complete the online enrolment form, which includes a personal statement. You will then be invited to an online interview with a senior member of the Training School team. The interview is structured to give all students a similar experience. You will be asked questions to ensure that you have the time availability and emotional maturity to be able to commit to making the course a success.
Our Foundation Certificate in Counselling runs from one of our centres in Clapham or Tooting, south London. It is a part-time course, which provides 100 guided learning hours over ten months (or six months if on the accelerated course). You will attend face-to-face workshops and other training sessions during weekends throughout the year.
Yes. You’ll be practising counselling/helping skills with your peers throughout the course while also learning about clear, professional boundaries.
Following this course, you can enrol on the Diploma in Integrative Counselling and qualify as a professional counsellor. If you’re not sure about your next steps, you can always speak to a member of our team who will be able to answer your questions.
If you would like any further information, please contact the Training School team at [email protected] or call 020 3051 8235.
So far, my experience at TAC has been really fulfilling. The first module of the Foundation has led to some great friendships and shown me that working towards becoming a therapist is the path I want to be on. My instructor has also been incredible so far, and I find the TAC team to always be accessible and available for any questions I may have, or help I need. I am really grateful I found this programme!
The Awareness Centre has been amazing in teaching the Foundation Certificate in Counselling and at addressing both the skills and theoretical background of counselling. Bonny has been a great teacher. I enjoyed the learning seminars and working with a diverse group of students, this has shown me the practical part of counselling, and what is needed in this profession.
I am completing the Foundation Certificate in Counselling in September; it has been a great experience so far. I enjoy the fact that it is both theoretical and practical. I enjoy the group sessions; the sessions provide the opportunity to learn from other students and practice your counselling skills without judgment. It has only been three months since I started the course, but I am already learning a lot about myself, which is vital to being a successful counsellor. The course tutor, Patrizia, is very knowledgeable; she has years of experience and is approachable.
If you have any questions about the training process, our team is here to answer them – big or small. Don’t hesitate to call us!
If you would like any further information, please contact the Training School team at [email protected] or call 020 3051 8235.
