Our Level 5 course teaches an integrative counselling model and emphasises a person-centre framework to develop the counselling relationship. In year 2, a wider range of counselling theories are introduced to develop each student’s own integrative counselling model.
Starting in October 2026, this is an introductory course designed as a pre-requisite for our Diploma in integrative counselling with a Christian perspective starting in September 2027 and is also for anyone who wants to develop practical helping skills, whether for personal use, professional interest, or as a step towards a counselling career. The course supports learners in growing their knowledge, skills and self-awareness, enabling them to become more effective and confident in supporting others.
Take your practice further
The Certificate in Counselling Skills & Theory (Level 4) is a tailor-made course, accredited by CPCAB. It offers an introduction to counselling, underpinned by a Christian worldview — providing a unique opportunity to study a professionally recognised course from an integrative Christian perspective.
The diploma offers training in a variety of recognised counselling models, as well as skills development, understanding the professional and ethical frameworks for counselling and gives graduates the opportunity to progress towards becoming competent professional counsellors within both the Christian community and wider world.
Children and Young People today are facing complex mental health issues, and so it is vital that counsellors are equipped with the skills and knowledge to confidently face these increasingly severe issues. This course will prepare already qualified counsellors to work therapeutically with Children and Young People, meeting the BACP Competences Framework for counselling Children and Young People.
This Diploma programme offers training in an integrative approach to counselling, embracing the concepts of Person-Centred Counselling, Psychodynamic Counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Existential Psychotherapy from a Christian perspective.
This Diploma programme offers training in an integrative approach to counselling, embracing the concepts of Person-Centred Counselling, Psychodynamic Counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Existential Psychotherapy from a Christian perspective.
Network is proud of the quality and professionalism of its training programme. We base our teaching on the belief that all individuals are a complex unity of body, mind, soul and spirit. In recognising the spiritual aspect as universal, we offer a dimension to our courses that we believe is unique in counselling training. This Advanced Certificate course is suitable for students wishing to train as counsellors, and progress to an Advanced Diploma level training – with Network or elsewhere. It is also ideal for those simply wishing to develop their listening and counselling skills for use in other roles and settings such as pastoral care, management, nursing or teaching. Key facts Award Advanced Certificate in Counselling Skills (Level 4) Delivery One day a week over one academic year Course quality checked National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society Theoretical model Core Self Model (person-centred integrative).
This is Network’s flagship course. Over two years we build the theoretical framework, practical skills and personal development needed to work as a professional counsellor. It is suited to students who have completed substantial Certificate level training. What makes this course different is its emphasis on the integration of faith, spirituality and counselling practice. In addition to covering the same ground that is covered by comparable humanistic and Person-Centred Diploma courses, this course will also give you the opportunity to develop your understanding of human spirituality and to explore the interface between your own developing spirituality and your practice.
Our advanced level 6 in Integrative creative and play therapy runs over 1 year and is accredited through the National Council of Integrative Psychotherapists.
Duration
A four or five year part-time programme. We recommend that you apply to complete in five years and reassess your completion date towards the end of the third year depending on your available time for study.