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Welcome to Heartwood

One of the leading providers in accredited training courses in counselling. We offer courses that are professionally recognised.

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.

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"At the very heart of your training and support, is the quality of the people who are the Heartwood team."
JeremyLevel 4 student
"You have helped to create my future, I bless you for this"
SarahSouth Hams
"Thank you for your inspirational teaching, and your sense of fun!"
PaddyExeter
"Thank you for a most wonderful time in my life"
SusanAshburton
"Thank you for your gentleness your support and your laughter"
DawnBuckfastleigh
"Such a perfect way to learn, your acceptance and recognition has been healing and I now feel I have something of value to offer"
VeighDartmoor
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Start your journey to a career in counselling...

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 – NCPS Accredited (Level 4 equivalent).

Foundation course start dates:

Evening courses starting online in June 2023 (available nationally), weekdays in person starting in September 2023 in Devon and weekends in person starting in September 2023 in London, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire and in October 2023 in Edgbaston, Birmingham.

Advanced Diploma start dates:

Weekdays in Devon starting September 2023, Weekends in central London starting September 2023, Weekends in Devon, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire and Edgbaston, Birmingham starting September 2023.

Training available in Devon, Central London, West Yorkshire, Birmingham and nationally online

Heartwood’s Advanced Diploma in Counselling – NCPS Accredited (Level 4 equivalent) and Foundation in Counselling (Level 3 equivalent) training is available in Dartington, Devon, Regent’s Park, central London, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire and Edgbaston, Birmingham.

The Foundation in Counselling (Level 3 equivalent) is also available nationally online.

Click here to view the Devon Foundation in Counselling course page and here to view the Advanced Diploma.

Click here to view the central London Foundation in Counselling course page and here to view the Advanced Diploma.

Click here to view the West Yorkshire  Foundation in Counselling course page and here to view the Advanced Diploma.

Click here to view the Birmingham Foundation in Counselling course page and here to view the Advanced Diploma.

Students have access to the Heartwood Online Platform (HOP) our unique interactive, online and blended learning environment which provides a comprehensive, enjoyable and convenient learning experience.

"Thank you very much indeed for a wonderful course that has consolidated my aspiration of becoming a counsellor. Communications were excellent. Tutor was highly experienced and knowledgeable. Resources were clear and informative. My fears for online learning were challenged and much gained from undertaking in this way. Highly recommended."
HeidiLevel 3 Foundation in Counselling student
"I have so appreciated your support, encouragement and belief in me on this exciting journey."
FrancescaCrediton
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Are you already qualified as a counsellor
and looking for your next step?

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NCS are now NCPS

May 24, 2023

The National Counselling Society (NCS) have now officially changed their name to the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).  They are also in the process of launching a new and improved website which will

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