Welcome to the London Foundation Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapy

When you chose to train with us you will learn practical skills & the application of a wide range of counselling/therapy theories which can be used in your professional & personal life. This course will support you in making decisions about your future development whether in the caring professions or in whatever your chosen career pathway might be.

Training with us in integrative counselling can be a life changing & enhancing process. You will learn skills & abilities & be a member of a diverse collegial group.

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The foundation course takes place in Central London over ten weekends across the calendar year.
Above: the class of 2024.
This introductory foundation course has been awarded COSRT level 5 accreditation for the London Foundation Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
This course could be the first step towards a new career in counselling or psychotherapy, even if you are currently in a non-related job or profession if you have the appropriate personal qualities.
This course which is accredited by the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists, at level 5, may provide an entry to specialising in psychosexual and relationship therapy via the London Diploma in Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy. Above: the class of 2023.
The course welcomes students from a diverse range of back grounds which reflects the ethos of the training and faculty. We provide a comprehensive overview of the main models of counselling and psychotherapy, and many students progress to a substantive training. Above: the class of 2022.

Applications

Unfortunately, applications to the London Foundation Certificate are not being accepted for the foreseeable future. If this changes, we will inform you through this website immediately, so please keep checking it over the next few weeks.

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Career Pathways

For those who are determined, curious or intrigued regarding qualification for professional practice, we have put together a detailed chart and notes which are right here under Counselling & Psychotherapy Training Pathways.
If you have any questions whatsoever, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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Why Choose Us?

Photograph of the London Counselling Course Class of 2018

This part-time one year course addresses the theoretical and the practical aspects of counselling & psychotherapy. Offering both practical skills and relevant theory, our high calibre faculty are all highly experienced practitioners & educators. Our training includes a module on working with relationship / couples & psychosexual issues.
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"I would highly recommend this course. Many of the tutors were truly amazing and covered a very diverse range of topics. The connection I made with other students was really incredible, you have the time and space to get to know people really well and form strong bonds. Jean runs the course with remarkable levels of empathy and honesty."
Abi, 2023 Graduate
"I highly recommend the LFCCP both for those who are looking to pursue a career in psychotherapy because it provides a holistic view of the art and practice of psychotherapy at large (providing a dualistic approach of working with individuals and couples, which is rare to find for an introductory course) and those who are looking to learn and grow on a personal realm"
Smriti, 2023 Graduate
"I would thoroughly recommend doing the LFCCP course. It's a great introduction to psychotherapy and incredible for your self-development. I'd recommend doing it even if you don't necessarily intend to go into further psychotherapy training. You'll meet some incredible people and won't be the same person afterwards (in a good way!)"
Rosalind, 2023 Graduate
"It was a very good introductory course to counselling and psychotherapy and its different approaches with a lot of practical experience. This course finally made me realise what I want to do and devote my professional career to."
JP - 2021
"The course really worked for me because the sequence of topics supported my development on placement, and meant I got a huge amount from personal therapy. So there wasn’t a specific moment or module that was the best part – so much was excellent – but I would say the integration of elements works brilliantly together."
JR - 2020
"This is the most engaging counselling course that I have participated in. It is unique due to enthusiastic ‘experts’ leading on their specialist subject area each week-end."
K.T. (Course Graduate)
"Thank you again for a fantastic certificate course, as it is my experience on this course that has made me want to train as a therapist!"
E.P. (Course Graduate)