Courses

Counselling

Counselling - CPCAB Level 2 Certificate

A Level 2 Counselling qualification for those who want to learn counselling skills to help others.

course code: AA1196J

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
places: 20
Start: 21 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 30 weeks
Times: Monday 17:30-20:30
where: Online learning
fees: total fee for this course £479.00 - this includes exam fee £209.00 and the tuition fee £270.00 (concessions free)

course code: AA1197J

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
places: 14
Start: 22 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 30 weeks
Times: Tuesday 17:30-20:30
where: Dorchester Library and Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £479.00 - this includes exam fee £209.00 and the tuition fee £270.00 (concessions free)

course code: AA1198J

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
places: 20
Start: 23 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 30 weeks
Times: Wednesday 09:30-12:30
where: Online learning
fees: total fee for this course £479.00 - this includes exam fee £209.00 and the tuition fee £270.00 (concessions free)

course code: AA1199J

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
places: 19
Start: 23 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 30 weeks
Times: Wednesday 17:30-20:30
where: Online learning
fees: total fee for this course £479.00 - this includes exam fee £209.00 and the tuition fee £270.00 (concessions free)

course code: AA1200J

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
places: 16
Start: 24 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 30 weeks
Times: Thursday 17:30-20:30
where: Dolphin Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £479.00 - this includes exam fee £209.00 and the tuition fee £270.00 (concessions free)

course code: AA1201J

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
places: 15
Start: 24 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 30 weeks
Times: Thursday 17:30-20:30
where: Kings Park Leisure & Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £479.00 - this includes exam fee £209.00 and the tuition fee £270.00 (concessions free)

course code: AA1202J

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
places: 16
Start: 29 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 30 weeks
Times: Tuesday 12:30-15:30
where: Kings Park Leisure & Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £479.00 - this includes exam fee £209.00 and the tuition fee £270.00 (concessions free)

Counselling - CPCAB Level 2 Certificate Fast Track

A Level 2 Counselling qualification for those who want to learn counselling skills to help others.

course code: AA1203J

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
places: 20
Start: 12 Jan 2027 (Spring)
Weeks: 23 weeks
Times: Tuesday 09:30-12:30
where: Online learning
fees: total fee for this course £479.00 - this includes exam fee £209.00 and the tuition fee £270.00 (concessions free)

course code: AA1204J

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
places: 20
Start: 12 Jan 2027 (Spring)
Weeks: 23 weeks
Times: Tuesday 17:30-20:30
where: Online learning
fees: total fee for this course £479.00 - this includes exam fee £209.00 and the tuition fee £270.00 (concessions free)

course code: AA1205J

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
places: 16
Start: 13 Jan 2027 (Spring)
Weeks: 23 weeks
Times: Wednesday 17:30-20:30
where: Dolphin Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £479.00 - this includes exam fee £209.00 and the tuition fee £270.00 (concessions free)

Counselling - CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Applied Counselling Studies

An advanced course for those with a Level 2 Counselling Skills qualification who want to take the next step in training to become a counsellor.

course code: AF1206J

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
places: 20
Start: 14 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 34 weeks
Times: Monday 17:30-20:30
where: Online learning
fees: total fee for this course £1,032.00

course code: AF1207J

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
places: 16
Start: 15 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 34 weeks
Times: Tuesday 17:30-20:30
where: Kings Park Leisure & Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £1,032.00

course code: AF1208J

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
places: 20
Start: 15 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 34 weeks
Times: Tuesday 10:00-13:00
where: Online learning
fees: total fee for this course £1,032.00

course code: AF1209J

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
places: 16
Start: 16 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 34 weeks
Times: Wednesday 13:00-16:00
where: Dolphin Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £1,032.00

Counselling Taster

This course provides a basic introduction to counselling skills. It is strongly recommended that you complete this course if you are considering applying for Level 2 Counselling Skills. Introduction to Counselling, listening, empathy, self awareness,

course code: PC1183J

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
places: 14
Start: 08 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: One day
Times: Tuesday 17:00-20:00
where: Dorchester Library and Learning Centre Google map
fees: free

course code: PC1184J

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
places: 14
Start: 08 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: One day
Times: Tuesday 13:15-16:15
where: Weymouth Library Google map
fees: free

course code: PC1185J

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
places: 14
Start: 15 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: One day
Times: Tuesday 12:30-15:30
where: Dorchester Library and Learning Centre Google map
fees: free

course code: PC1186J

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
places: 14
Start: 15 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: One day
Times: Tuesday 17:30-20:30
where: Dorchester Library and Learning Centre Google map
fees: free

course code: PC1187J

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
places: 20
Start: 25 Nov 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: One day
Times: Wednesday 09:30-12:30
where: Online learning
fees: free

Introduction to Counselling - Gateway Level 1 Award

This Level 1 qualification course provides a basic introduction to counselling, to prepare learners wishing to progress on to the Level 2 Counselling Skills course, or for learners simply wishing to gain a better understanding of counselling skills.

course code: AA1171H

Availability: This course is full. Please contact us on 01202 123444 to be added to the queue.
places: course full
Start: 22 Apr 2026 (Summer)
Weeks: 12 weeks
Times: Wednesday 10:00-13:30
where: Online learning
fees: total fee for this course £402.00 - this includes exam fee £39.00 and the tuition fee £363.00 (concessions free)

course code: AA1173H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 3
Start: 16 Apr 2026 (Summer)
Weeks: 12 weeks
Times: Thursday 17:30-21:00
where: Dolphin Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £402.00 - this includes exam fee £39.00 and the tuition fee £363.00 (concessions free)

course code: AA1188J

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 14
Start: 15 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 13 weeks
Times: Tuesday 13:15-16:15
where: Weymouth Library Google map
fees: total fee for this course £190.00 - this includes exam fee £37.00 and the tuition fee £153.00 (concessions free)

course code: AA1189J

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 16
Start: 25 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 13 weeks
Times: Friday 10:00-13:00
where: Kings Park Leisure & Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £190.00 - this includes exam fee £37.00 and the tuition fee £153.00 (concessions free)

course code: AA1190J

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 20
Start: 30 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 13 weeks
Times: Wednesday 17:30-20:30
where: Online learning
fees: total fee for this course £190.00 - this includes exam fee £37.00 and the tuition fee £153.00 (concessions free)

course code: AA1191J

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 20
Start: 06 Oct 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 13 weeks
Times: Tuesday 10:00-13:00
where: Online learning
fees: total fee for this course £190.00 - this includes exam fee £37.00 and the tuition fee £153.00 (concessions free)

course code: AA1192J

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 16
Start: 02 Nov 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 13 weeks
Times: Monday 13:00-16:00
where: Kings Park Leisure & Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £190.00 - this includes exam fee £37.00 and the tuition fee £153.00 (concessions free)

course code: AA1193J

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 16
Start: 14 Jan 2027 (Spring)
Weeks: 13 weeks
Times: Thursday 17:15-20:15
where: Dolphin Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £190.00 - this includes exam fee £37.00 and the tuition fee £153.00 (concessions free)

course code: AA1194J

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 20
Start: 02 Feb 2027 (Spring)
Weeks: 13 weeks
Times: Tuesday 17:30-20:30
where: Online learning
fees: total fee for this course £190.00 - this includes exam fee £37.00 and the tuition fee £153.00 (concessions free)

course code: AA1195J

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 20
Start: 04 Feb 2027 (Spring)
Weeks: 13 weeks
Times: Thursday 09:30-12:30
where: Online learning
fees: total fee for this course £190.00 - this includes exam fee £37.00 and the tuition fee £153.00 (concessions free)

Therapeutic Counselling - CPCAB Level 4 Diploma

This qualification gives learners the knowledge, skills and competencies to work as a therapeutic counsellor in an agency context. This course runs from 10:00 until 17:00.

course code: AH1211J

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
places: 16
Start: 25 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 64 weeks
Times: Friday 09:30-16:30
where: Dolphin Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £4,670.00

course code: AH1212J

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
places: 14
Start: 25 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 64 weeks
Times: Friday 09:30-16:30
where: Dorchester Library and Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £4,670.00