Welcome to Heartwood
One of the leading providers in accredited training courses in counselling. We offer courses that are professionally recognised.
Wondering where to start your counselling training?
Book your place on one of our courses now.

Ready to take your first step in your counselling journey?
Our Foundation in Counselling (Level 3 equivalent) is the perfect course to prepare you for a professional Advanced Diploma in Counselling – NCS Accredited (Level 4 equivalent).
Foundation course start dates:
Evening courses starting online in March 2023 (available nationally), weekdays in person starting in May 2023 in Devon, or weekends in person starting in March 2023 in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire and May 2023 in Edgbaston, Birmingham.
Advanced Diploma start dates:
Weekdays in Devon starting September 2023, Weekends in central London starting April 2023, Weekends in Devon starting March 2023 and Weekends in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire and Edgbaston, Birmingham starting September 2023
Heartwood’s Advanced Diploma in Counselling – NCS Accredited (Level 4 equivalent) and Foundation in Counselling (Level 3 equivalent) training is now available in Regent’s Park, central London and Holmfirth, West Yorkshire.
Our classroom based courses will be delivered via our exceptional virtual learning environment when required during Covid restrictions
Are you already qualified as a counsellor
and looking for your next step?
Her Majesty The Queen – A message from Heartwood
We’re deeply saddened at the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. She was an inspiring and steadfast figure to us all and we are all deeply saddened by the loss. We extend
Extended Learning Workshops- Summer 2022
Hello I hope this message finds you well and you are enjoying the start of the summer term. We’re writing to provide you with updates on some of the developments here
Spring and Summer Term Placement Drop-in Sessions
We are delighted to publish the dates for our Placement Drop-in sessions for the remaining 2022 Spring and Summer Term. Placement Drop-in sessions will run every fortnight on Zoom and will