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 – 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.
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.
Are you already qualified as a counsellor
and looking for your next step?
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