I am delighted so far that I selected The Awareness Centre for my Diploma training as a counsellor. I believe the course is very well structured; the tutors experienced and knowledgeable. Looking forward to continuing this journey.
V.G
If you have completed the TAC Foundation Certificate in Counselling, or an equivalent certificate in counselling from another training institute, and are looking to qualify as a professional counsellor, our BACP Accredited Diploma in Integrative Counselling is your key to future success. This face-to-face, level 5 equivalent, part-time course runs over two years and offers a comprehensive range of teaching. You will be guided and mentored by highly experienced tutors who are committed to supporting you in understanding the different approaches to counselling, including Gestalt, Existential, Person Centred, Psychodynamic, Object Relations, Solution Focused, Transactional Analysis, and Transpersonal.
All of our courses at TAC Training School are designed and run by specialists in the field. The Diploma in Integrative Counselling course allows those with a Foundation Certificate in Counselling, or an equivalent certificate in counselling from another training institute, to further their qualifications and train as a professional counsellor.
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!
The Awareness Centre runs one of the biggest voluntary counselling placements in London. Students can apply for placements within our NHS Talking Therapies Services in Lambeth, Sutton and Wandsworth and at our Clapham Centre within our Low Cost Counselling Service. These placements support students’ training, allowing them to develop their clinical experience working with clients on a short and long-term basis, face-to-face and online. Our placements include clinical supervision and indemnity insurance for students.
We also offer access to a comprehensive list of external providers. Please note, some placement providers require students to apply for indemnity insurance.
If you would like any further information, please contact the Training School team at [email protected] or call 020 3051 8235.
The Diploma in Integrative Counselling is delivered in six modules across two years, which are designed to give you a comprehensive overview of becoming an integrative counsellor, how to develop a therapeutic relationship and how to integrate theory into practice by finding your own style as a therapist.
These modules include:
In addition to the course modules, we offer a series of twelve skills workshops over the two year training, each facilitated by an experienced practitioner in the field.
Module 1:
Module 2:
Module 3:
Module 4:
Module 5:
Module 6:
The TAC Diploma in Integrative Counselling Course is assessed through a number of written assessments on top of personal therapy sessions and peer reviews. Your general progress and attendance will also be monitored on this course to ensure you have everything you need for your success in integrative counselling on completion of the course.
To complete the course you will be required to:
Please note that time commitment is around 20 hours per week.
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!
Mondays, for two years
COURSE FULL
All classes take place in CLAPHAM from 9am until 5pm unless stated otherwise. Please note dates are subject to change.
2025 MODULE 1 | MONDAY (9am – 5pm) | SATURDAY (10am – 4pm) |
Induction | 22nd September | |
WORKSHOP – WORKING WITH DIFFERENCE & DIVERSITY | 27th September | |
Week 1 | 29th September | |
Week 2 | 6th October | |
Week 3 | 13th October | |
Week 4 | 20th October | |
HALF TERM 27th October – 2nd November | ||
Week 5 | 3rd November | |
WORKSHOP – WORKING WITH ANXIETY & DEPRESSION | 8th November | |
Week 6 | 10th November | |
Week 7 | 17th November | |
Week 8 | 24th November | |
Week 9 | 1st December | |
Week 10 | 8th December | |
2026 MODULE 2 | MONDAY (9am – 5pm) | SATURDAY (10am – 4pm) |
Week 11 | 12th January | |
Week 12 | 19th January | |
Week 13 | 26th January | |
Week 14 | 2nd February | |
WORKSHOP – DIAGNOSIS & MEDICATION | 7th February | |
Week 15 | 9th February | |
HALF TERM 16th February – 22nd February | ||
Week 16 | 23rd February | |
Week 17 | 2nd March | |
Week 18 | 9th March | |
Week 19 | 16th March | |
Week 20 | 23rd March | |
WORKSHOP – WORKING WITH GUILT & SHAME | 28th March | |
MODULE 3 | MONDAY (9am – 5pm) | SATURDAY (10am – 4pm) |
Week 21 | 20th April | |
Week 22 | 27th April | |
Week 23 | 4th May | |
Week 24 | 11th May | |
Week 25 | 18th May | |
WORKSHOP – SUICIDE & RISK | 23rd May | |
HALF TERM 25th May – 31st May | ||
Week 26 | 1st June | |
Week 27 | 8th June | |
Week 28 | 15th June | |
Week 29 | 22nd June | |
Week 30 | 29th June | |
WORKSHOP – WORKING WITH ADDICTION | 4th July | |
MODULE 4 | MONDAY (9am – 5pm) | SATURDAY (10am – 4pm) |
Week 31 | 21st September | |
Week 32 | 28th September | |
Week 33 | 5th October | |
Week 34 | 12th October | |
WORKSHOP – WORKING WITH TRANSCULTURAL ISSUES | 17th October | |
Week 35 | 19th October | |
HALF TERM 26th October – 1st November | ||
Week 36 | 2nd November | |
Week 37 | 9th November | |
Week 38 | 16th November | |
Week 39 | 23rd November | |
WORKSHOP – WORKING WITH GENDER & SEXUALITY – Eleni Henderson | 28th November | |
Week 40 | 30th November | |
2027 MODULE 5 | MONDAY (9am – 5pm) | SATURDAY (10am – 4pm) |
Week 41 | 11th January | |
Week 42 | 18th January | |
Week 43 | 25th January | |
Week 44 | 1st February | |
WORKSHOP – WORKING WITH NEURODIVERSITY | 6th February | |
Week 45 | 8th February | |
HALF TERM 15th February – 21st February | ||
Week 46 | 22nd February | |
Week 47 | 1st March | |
Week 48 | 8th March | |
Week 49 | 15th March | |
WORKSHOP – WORKING WITH LOSS & BEREAVEMENT | 20th March | |
Week 50 | 22nd March | |
MODULE 6 | MONDAY (9am – 5pm) | SATURDAY (10am – 4pm) |
Week 51 | 26th April | |
Week 52 | 3rd May | |
Week 53 | 10th May | |
Week 54 | 17th May | |
WORKSHOP – WORKING WITH DREAMS | 22nd May | |
Week 55 | 24th May | |
HALF TERM 31st May – 6th June | ||
Week 56 | 7th June | |
Week 57 | 14th June | |
WORKSHOP – PREPARING PRIVATE PRACTICE | 19th June | |
Week 58 | 21st June | |
Week 59 | 28th June | |
Week 60 | 5th July |
Mondays, for two years
All classes take place in TOOTING from 9am until 5pm unless stated otherwise. Please note dates are subject to change.
2025 MODULE 1 | MONDAY 9am to 5pm | SATURDAY 10am to 4pm |
Induction | 22nd September | |
Week 1 | 29th September | |
Week 2 | 6th October | |
Week 3 | 13th October | |
Week 4 | 20th October | |
HALF TERM 27th October – 2nd November | ||
Week 5 | 3rd November | |
WORKSHOP WORKING WITH DIFFERENCE & DIVERSITY | 8th November | |
Week 6 | 10th November | |
Week 7 | 17th November – ONLINE | |
Week 8 | 24th November – ONLINE | |
WORKSHOP WORKING WITH ANXIETY & DEPRESSION | 29th November | |
Week 9 | 1st December – ONLINE | |
Week 10 | 8th December | |
2026 MODULE 2 | MONDAY 9am to 5pm | SATURDAY 10am to 4pm |
Week 11 | 12th January | |
Week 12 | 19th January | |
WORKSHOP DIAGNOSIS & MEDICATION | 24th January | |
Week 13 | 26th January | |
Week 14 | 2nd February | |
Week 15 | 9th February | |
HALF TERM 16th February – 22nd February | ||
Week 16 | 23rd February | |
Week 17 | 2nd March | |
Week 18 | 9th March | |
WORKSHOP WORKING WITH GUILT & SHAME | 14th March | |
Week 19 | 16th March | |
Week 20 | 23rd March | |
MODULE 3 | MONDAY 9am to 5pm | SATURDAY 10am to 4pm |
Week 21 | 20th April | |
Week 22 | 27th April | |
WORKSHOP SUICIDE & RISK | 2nd May | |
Week 23 | 4th May | |
Week 24 | 11th May | |
Week 25 | 18th May | |
HALF TERM 25th May – 31st May | ||
Week 26 | 1st June | |
WORKSHOP WORKING WITH ADDICTION | 6th June | |
Week 27 | 8th June | |
Week 28 | 15th June | |
Week 29 | 22nd June | |
Week 30 | 29th June | |
MODULE 4 | MONDAY 9am to 5pm | SATURDAY 10am to 4pm |
Week 31 | 21st September | |
Week 32 | 28th September | |
WORKSHOP WORKING WITH TRANSCULTURAL ISSUES | 3rd October | |
Week 33 | 5th October | |
Week 34 | 12th October | |
Week 35 | 19th October | |
HALF TERM 26th October – 1st November | ||
Week 36 | 2nd November | |
Week 37 | 9th November | |
WORKSHOP WORKING WITH GENDER & SEXUALITY – Eleni Henderson | 14th November | |
Week 38 | 16th November | |
Week 39 | 23rd November | |
Week 40 | 30th November | |
2027 MODULE 5 | MONDAY 9am to 5pm | SATURDAY 10am to 4pm |
Week 41 | 11th January | |
Week 42 | 18th January | |
Week 43 | 25th January | |
Week 44 | 1st February | |
Week 45 | 8th February | |
HALF TERM 15th February – 21st February | ||
Week 46 | 22nd February | |
WORKSHOP WORKING WITH NEURODIVERSITY | 27th February | |
Week 47 | 1st March | |
Week 48 | 8th March | |
ONE DAY WORKSHOP WORKING WITH LOSS & BEREAVEMENT | 13th March | |
Week 49 | 15th March | |
Week 50 | 22nd March | |
MODULE 6 | MONDAY 9am to 5pm | SATURDAY 10am to 4pm |
Week 51 | 26th April | |
Week 52 | 3rd May | |
WORKSHOP WORKING WITH DREAMS | 8th May | |
Week 53 | 10th May | |
Week 54 | 17th May | |
Week 55 | 24th May | |
HALF TERM 31st May – 6th June | ||
Week 56 | 7th June | |
WORKSHOP PREPARING PRIVATE PRACTICE | 5th June | |
Week 57 | 14th June | |
Week 58 | 21st June | |
Week 59 | 28th June | |
Week 60 | 5th July | |
Tuesdays, for two years
All classes take place in CLAPHAM from 9am until 5pm unless stated otherwise. Please note dates are subject to change.
2025 MODULE 1 | TUESDAY (9am to 5pm) | SUNDAY (10am to 4pm) |
Induction | 23rd September | |
Week 1 | 30th September | |
Week 2 | 7th October | |
Week 3 | 14th October | |
Week 4 | 21st October | |
HALF TERM 27th October – 2nd November | ||
Week 5 | 4th November | |
WORKSHOP – WORKING WITH DIFFERENCE & DIVERSITY | 9th November | |
Week 6 | 11th November | |
Week 7 | 18th November | |
Week 8 | 25th November | |
Week 9 | 2nd December | |
Week 10 | 9th December | |
WORKSHOP – WORKING WITH ANXIETY & DEPRESSION | 14th December | |
MODULE 2 | TUESDAY (9am to 5pm) | SUNDAY (10am to 4pm) |
Week 11 | 13th January | |
Week 12 | 20th January | |
Week 13 | 27th January | |
Week 14 | 3rd February | |
WORKSHOP – DIAGNOSIS & MEDICATION | 8th February | |
Week 15 | 10th February | |
HALF TERM 16th February – 22nd February | ||
Week 16 | 24th February | |
Week 17 | 3rd March | |
Week 18 | 10th March | |
WORKSHOP – WORKING WITH GUILT & SHAME | 15th March | |
Week 19 | 17th March | |
Week 20 | 24th March | |
MODULE 3 | TUESDAY (9am to 5pm) | SUNDAY (10am to 4pm) |
Week 21 | 21st April | |
Week 22 | 28th April | |
Week 23 | 5th May | |
Week 24 | 12th May | |
WORKSHOP – SUICIDE & RISK | 17th May | |
Week 25 | 19th May | |
HALF TERM 25th May – 31st May | ||
Week 26 | 2nd June | |
WORKSHOP – WORKING WITH ADDICTION | 7th June | |
Week 27 | 9th June | |
Week 28 | 16th June | |
Week 29 | 23rd June | |
Week 30 | 30th June | |
MODULE 4 | TUESDAY (9am to 5pm) | SUNDAY (10am to 4pm) |
Week 31 | 22 September | |
Week 32 | 29 th September | |
WORKSHOP – WORKING WITH TRANSCULTURAL ISSUES | 4th October | |
Week 33 | 6th October | |
Week 34 | 13th October | |
Week 35 | 20th October | |
HALF TERM 26th October – 1st November | ||
Week 36 | 3rd November | |
Week 37 | 10th November | |
Week 38 | 17th November | |
WORKSHOP – WORKING WITH GENDER & SEXUALITY – Eleni Henderson | 22nd November | |
Week 39 | 24th November | |
Week 40 | 1st December | |
MODULE 5 | TUESDAY (9am to 5pm) | SUNDAY (10am to 4pm) |
Week 41 | 12th January | |
WORKSHOP – WORKING WITH NEURODIVERSITY | 17th January | |
Week 42 | 19th January | |
Week 43 | 26th January | |
Week 44 | 2nd February | |
Week 45 | 9th February | |
HALF TERM 15th February – 21st February | ||
Week 46 | 23rd February | |
Week 47 | 2nd March | |
Week 48 | 9th March | |
WORKSHOP – WORKING WITH LOSS & BEREAVEMENT | 14th March | |
Week 49 | 16th March | |
Week 50 | 23rd March | |
MODULE 6 | TUESDAY (9am to 5pm) | SUNDAY (10am to 4pm) |
Week 51 | 27th April | |
Week 52 | 04th May | |
WORKSHOP – WORKING WITH DREAMS | 9th May | |
Week 53 | 11th May | |
Week 54 | 18th May | |
Week 55 | 25th May | |
HALF TERM 31st May – 6th June | ||
Week 56 | 8th June | |
WORKSHOP – PREPARING PRIVATE PRACTICE | 13th June | |
Week 57 | 15th June | |
Week 58 | 22nd June | |
Week 59 | 29th June | |
Week 60 | 6th July |
Mondays & Wednesdays, for two years
All classes take place in CLAPHAM from 6pm until 9.30pm unless stated otherwise. Please note dates are subject to change.
2025 MODULE 1 | MONDAY | WEDNESDAY | SATURDAY |
Induction | 24th September | ||
Week 1 | 29th September | 1st October | |
WORKSHOP – WORKING WITH DIFFERENCE & DIVERSITY | 4th October | ||
Week 2 | 6th October | 8th October | |
Week 3 | 13th October | 15th October | |
Week 4 | 20th October | 22nd October | |
HALF TERM 27th October – 2nd November | |||
Week 5 | 3rd November | 5th November | |
WORKSHOP – WORKING WITH ANXIETY & DEPRESSION | 8th November | ||
Week 6 | 10th November | 12th November | |
Week 7 | 17th November | 19th November | |
Week 8 | 24th November | 26th November | |
Week 9 | 1st December | 3rd December | |
Week 10 | 8th December | 10th December | |
2026 MODULE 2 | MONDAY | WEDNESDAY | SATURDAY |
Week 11 | 12th January | 14th January | |
Week 12 | 19th January | 21st January | |
Week 13 | 26th January | 28th January | |
Week 14 | 2nd February | 4th February | |
WORKSHOP – DIAGNOSIS & MEDICATION | 7th February | ||
Week 15 | 9th February | 11th February | |
HALF TERM 16th February – 22nd February | |||
Week 16 | 23rd February | 25th February | |
Week 17 | 2nd March | 4th March | |
Week 18 | 9th March | 11th March | |
Week 19 | 16th March | 18th March | |
WORKSHOP – WORKING WITH GUILT & SHAME | 21st March | ||
Week 20 | 23rd March | 25th March | |
MODULE 3 | MONDAY | WEDNESDAY | SATURDAY |
Week 21 | 20th April | 22nd April | |
WORKSHOP – SUICIDE & RISK | 25th April | ||
Week 22 | 27th April | 29th April | |
Week 23 | 11th May | 13th May | |
Week 24 | 18th May | 20th May | |
HALF TERM 25th May – 31st May | |||
Week 25 | 1st June | 3rd June | |
WORKSHOP – WORKING WITH ADDICTION | 6th June | ||
Week 26 | 8th June | 10th June | |
Week 27 | 15th June | 17th June | |
Week 28 | 22nd June | 24th June | |
Week 29 | 29th June | 1st July | |
Week 30 | 6th July | 8th July | |
MODULE 4 | MONDAY | WEDNESDAY | SATURDAY |
Week 31 | 21st September | 23rd September | |
WORKSHOP – WORKING WITH TRANSCULTURAL ISSUES | 26th September | ||
Week 32 | 28th September | 30th September | |
Week 33 | 5th October | 7th October | |
Week 34 | 12th October | 14th October | |
Week 35 | 19th October | 21st October | |
HALF TERM 26th October – 1st November | |||
Week 36 | 2nd November | 4th November | |
WORKSHOP – WORKING WITH GENDER AND SEXUALITY – Eleni Henderson | 7th November | ||
Week 37 | 9th November | 11th November | |
Week 38 | 16th November | 18th November | |
Week 39 | 23rd November | 25th November | |
Week 40 | 30th November | 2nd December | |
2027 MODULE 5 | MONDAY | WEDNESDAY | SATURDAY |
Week 41 | 11th January | 13th January | |
Week 42 | 18th January | 20th January | |
Week 43 | 25th January | 27th January | |
WORKSHOP – WORKING WITH NEURODIVERSITY | 30th January | ||
Week 44 | 1st February | 3 February | |
Week 45 | 8th February | 10th February | |
HALF TERM 15th February – 21st February | |||
Week 46 | 22nd February | 24th February | |
Week 47 | 1st March | 3rd March | |
WORKSHOP – WORKING WITH LOSS & BEREAVEMENT | 6th March | ||
Week 48 | 8th March | 10th March | |
Week 49 | 15th March | 17th March | |
Week 50 | 22nd March | 24th March | |
MODULE 6 | MONDAY | WEDNESDAY | SATURDAY |
Week 51 | 26th April | 28th April | |
WORKSHOP – WORKING WITH DREAMS | 8th May | ||
Week 52 | 10th May | 12th May | |
Week 53 | 17th May | 19th May | |
Week 54 | 24th May | 26th May | |
HALF TERM 31st May – 6th June | |||
Week 55 | 7th June | 9th June | |
WORKSHOP – PREPARING PRIVATE PRACTICE | 12th June | ||
Week 56 | 14th June | 16th June | |
Week 57 | 21st June | 23rd June | |
Week 58 | 28th June | 30th June | |
Week 59 | 5th July | 7th July | |
Week 60 | 12th July | 14th July |
Full payment: Initial deposit of £500 required on course agreement. Balance payment £8750. Total – £9,250
Yearly payment: Year 1 – Initial deposit of £500 required on course agreement. Balance payment £4125. Year 2 – Full payment £4625. Total – £9,250
Monthly payment: Initial deposit of £500 required on course agreement. 24 x monthly instalments of £393.75 by direct debit. Total – £9,950. (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.
Yes, our Diploma in Integrative Counselling was accredited by BACP in May 2024. BACP is recognised as the leading accreditation body for training courses in counselling, so you can be confident that the course meets the highest professional standards.
We ensure that all of our tutors are experienced counselling professionals. During the Diploma in Counselling course, you will attend face-to-face skills workshops and lectures provided by our specialist faculty members. We strive to provide you with the most valuable training experience possible. Find out more about the faculty here.
Those who have previously completed the TAC Foundation Certificate in Counselling or an equivalent Certificate with another training organisation.
This is a two-year, part-time course plus two one-day weekend workshops per term at one of our training locations in Clapham and Tooting, South London. This overall training makes up 450+ guided learning hours over two years. We have intakes starting every April and September, so there is always a course available to suit you.
Our intakes start every September and April, so there is always availability for students wishing to enrol. Please complete the online enrolment form and a member of the training team will be in touch to discuss options and next steps.
An integrative approach to counselling involves looking beyond typical counselling perspectives and helping clients to learn more about the deep-rooted causes of their issues. During the course we will study different therapy models to give students a wide-reaching overview of varying specialist perspectives.
Taking into account background reading, attending lectures, workshops and personal therapy, as well as clinical work and supervision, you can expect the course to take up to 20 hours per week.
Submit 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 a secure grounding in counselling skills, as well as the time availability and emotional maturity to be able to commit to making the course a success.
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!
Students on our Diploma in Integrative Counselling students have provided some great feedback on what developing your counselling skills can be like at The Awareness Centre. Read about their experience at The Awareness Centre Training School.
I am delighted so far that I selected The Awareness Centre for my Diploma training as a counsellor. I believe the course is very well structured; the tutors experienced and knowledgeable. Looking forward to continuing this journey.
Mirek is a fine teacher. He is highly experienced; insightful, thought-provoking and calm. He also encouraged much individual self-reflection as well as ongoing discussion and debate within our group. All in all he provided a memorable, positive and exciting safe space for learning. Thank you Mirek.
My journey through this program has been transformative and I cannot recommend it highly enough. The Awareness Centre is committed to providing a high-quality and comprehensive education in counselling. The program is thoughtfully designed, covering many theoretical approaches and practical skills, this is equipping me to become a well-rounded and effective therapist.
One of the standout features of this program is the passionate and experienced faculty. The tutors are experts in their field and genuinely dedicated to nurturing their students’ growth. Their guidance and support throughout the course have been invaluable in helping me develop my counselling skills and personal awareness.
Furthermore, the supportive and inclusive learning environment fosters a real sense of community among students. The feeling of camaraderie and the opportunity to engage in peer supervision enhances my learning experience. This really is a life-changing journey. I have no doubt I’m being well-prepared to embark on my career as a counsellor, thanks to the exceptional training and unwavering support I received from all departments. I recommend The Awareness Centre’s program to anyone seeking a comprehensive and transformative educational experience
If you would like any further information, please contact the Training School team at [email protected] or call 020 3051 8235.
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!