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This 30-hour online beginners Certificate in Counselling Skills course is for those who are at the beginning phase of their counselling practice and would like to gain practical knowledge and confidence.
During the course, we will explore what the role of the therapist is, how to develop and maintain a therapeutic relationship, and a range of interventions. These seemingly basic skills are the building blocks of all future advanced skills.
In this experiential training, we will consider one piece of theory or a specific intervention, before going into smaller groups to practice the skills we will be learning. With tutor support, you will gain feedback and understanding around both your strengths and what your learning edges are.
A transformative workshop where you can safely explore, play and develop your counselling skills. – Lindsay, February 2025
This is an excellent way to introduce, polish or perfect your practical counselling skills, whether for personal or professional reasons. – Course Participant, February 2025
Great course, great tutors, great levels of interaction with tutors and other attendees and really helped with my confidence with counselling skills. – Course Participant, February 2025
This course was not a manifestation of a textbook- perfect for real learning! Zaynab and Liz and their connection was felt, in their responsiveness, skills, knowledge and experience. I felt held and inspired. The exercise and feedback on countertransference- super helpful. This course is beyond a textbook, based in the reality of the therapy relationship. – Lou, September 2024
Very safe place. Sharing about client work/challenges and sharing different options. Intersectionality explorations and transferences. Real privilege to have an intimate weekend of training. Learnt a lot about my own process and allowed me to see areas of growth more clearly Zay + Liz= dream team! -Becs, September 2024
Course Delivery: Live, interactive online sessions delivered via Zoom. The sessions will not be recorded.
Pre-Course requirements: None.
Recognition: A Link Centre Certificate in Counselling Skills for 30-hours will be presented at the end of the course. Trainees who complete the course may apply to attend The Link Centre’s Diploma in Counselling or Psychotherapy Course.
Tutors: Liz Beresford and Zaynab Bunsie


A series of live online open evenings for you to find out about our part-time counselling and psychotherapy courses.
This internationally recognised course is our most popular course. You will come away with new ideas, perspectives and models that you can use in every area of your life. People who attend this course come away with real insight into their own process and others and gain useful practical ideas of how to do things in a way that serves them better.
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Ten Wednesday evenings 17.30-20.30
Dates for the next Certificate in Counselling Skills online course will be launched via our newsletter. You can sign up to our newsletter here.
Our next in-person course will run over two weekends in February and July 2027. Click here for more details.
Deposits are non-refundable. 50% of remaining course payments will be refunded on cancellations with more than 7 days notice.
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A series of live online open evenings for you to find out about our part-time counselling and psychotherapy courses.
This internationally recognised course is our most popular course. You will come away with new ideas, perspectives and models that you can use in every area of your life. People who attend this course come away with real insight into their own process and others and gain useful practical ideas of how to do things in a way that serves them better.
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