Training

This page contains a list of current counselling/psychotherapy training programmes running in Northern Ireland. Some courses are listed more than once because they fall into several categories.
If any of the information is incorrect, or you can add to this list, please email Terry Sergeant (terrysergeant@yahoo.co.uk).
LAST UPDATE: 18th March 2010
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BACP Accredited Courses
- Advanced Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling (BACP Accredited)
CPPD
Location: L’Derry
- Advanced Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling (BACP Accredited)
Queen’s University
Location: Belfast & Dungannon
- Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Therapy (BACP Accredited)
Belfast Cognitive Therapy Centre
Location: Belfast
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Introductory / Taster Courses
AQA Certificate – Introduction to Counselling Concepts
Northern Regional College
Location: Newtownabbey
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Certificate Courses
- AQA Intermediate Certificate in Counselling
Northern Regional College
Location: Newtownabbey
- Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
International Institute for Cognitive Therapy
Location: Belfast
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Diploma Courses
- Advanced Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling (BACP Accredited)
CPPD
Location: L’Derry
- Advanced Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling (BACP Accred.)
Queen’s University
Location: Belfast & Dungannon
- AQA Advanced Diploma in Counselling
Northern Regional College
Location: Newtownabbey
- AQA Higher Diploma in Counselling Practice
Northern Regional College
Location: Newtownabbey
- Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
International Institute for Cognitive Therapy
Location: Belfast
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Postgraduate Training Courses
Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma/Masters in Applied Social Studies (Cognitive Therapy)
Queen’s University
Location: Belfast
Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Children & Young People
Quality Training UK
Location: Belfast
MSc Art Psychotherapy
Centre for Psychotherapy (Belfast) / University of East London
Location: Belfast
Postgraduate Diploma/MSc Counselling & Therapeutic Communication
University of Ulster
Location: Newtownabbey
MSc Applied Social Studies (Family and Systemic Practice; Systemic Psychotherapy)
Queen’s University
Location: Belfast
MSc Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
Centre for Psychotherapy (Belfast) / University of East London
Location: Belfast
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Specialist Training / Courses by Theoretical Model
AQA Working with Trauma Module – Level 3
Northern Regional College
Location: Newtownabbey
Certificate in Gestalt Therapy
Northern Regional College
Location: Newtownabbey
CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills: Working with Addictions
Northern Regional College
Location: Newtownabbey
CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills: Working with Children & Young People
Northern Regional College
Location: Newtownabbey
CPCAB Level 5 Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Skills & Theory
Northern Regional College
Location: Newtownabbey
Motivational Interviewing – Level 2 Certificate
Oi Willo Training
Location: Various locations throughout Northern Ireland
Postgraduate Diploma/MSc in Applied Psychology – Mental Health
University of Ulster
Location: Newtownabbey
Sexual Minority (LGBT) Therapy
The Rainbow Project
Location: Various locations throughout Northern Ireland
Relate Professional Programme in Couple Counselling
Relate Northern Ireland
Location: Belfast
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Training Courses for Supervisors
CPCAB Level 6 Diploma in Supervision
Northern Regional College
Location: Newtownabbey

