Coming Autumn 2026
Post-Qualifying Certificate in Relationship Counselling
Expand your practice to work confidently with couples. Part-time training over two years, combining online learning with residential experience.
This is a provisional overview. Final curriculum and dates will be confirmed by summer 2026. CPCAB accreditation is pending approval.
Is This Training Right for You?
This post-qualifying course is designed for counsellors and psychotherapists who want to expand their practice to work with couples.
You're Ready If...
✓ You hold a Level 4 Diploma (or higher) in Counselling or Psychotherapy
✓ You're currently practising or newly qualified
✓ You're turning away couples work because you lack the training
✓ You want to expand your practice into relationship counselling
✓ You're ready to commit to a two-year part-time programme
✓ You're comfortable with experiential, reflective learning
You're Looking To...
✪ Work confidently with couples in private practice or agencies
✪ Understand couple dynamics, attachment, and communication patterns
✪ Hold space for conflict, difference, and therapeutic complexity
✪ Gain professional insurance coverage for couples work
✪ Earn CPD hours and a recognised qualification
✪ Learn from experienced couples counsellors in small, supportive groups
Why Train in Couples Counselling?
Working with couples is different. You're not just supporting one person. You're holding space for two people, their relationship, and everything in between.
Stop Turning Away Clients
You're qualified to work with individuals, but when couples ask for help, you have to say no. This training opens up a whole new client base and allows you to support relationships, not just individuals.
Build Confidence in Complex Dynamics
Couples work is intimidating without training. Navigating conflict, attachment wounds, and relationship patterns requires specific skills. This course gives you the tools to hold space confidently, even when sessions get challenging.
Expand Your Professional Practice
With couples counselling training, you can work in relationship counselling agencies, expand your private practice, gain insurance coverage for couples work, and diversify your professional offering. It's a career investment that opens doors.
What You'll Learn
This comprehensive training covers the essential knowledge, skills, and self-awareness needed to work effectively with couples. Topics include:
Understanding Couple Dynamics
Attachment in Relationships
Communication Patterns and Conflict
Working with Difference
(Cultural, Sexual, Social)
Therapeutic Boundaries in Couple Work
Navigating Rupture and Repair
Endings and Therapeutic Breaks
Self-Awareness in Relational Work
This is a provisional overview. Full curriculum details will be confirmed by summer 2026.
Course Structure
This is a part-time, post-qualifying programme delivered over two years. The course combines online learning with at least one residential experience, allowing you to train whilst maintaining your practice.
Exact session times, dates, and structure will be confirmed by summer 2026.
Online Learning
Most of your learning takes place online via Zoom, fitting around your existing practice and commitments.
Expect small group sessions, skills practice, case discussions, and reflective exercises. This is experiential learning, not passive lectures.
Residential Experience
At least one residential component brings the group together in person for immersive learning and community building.
Details of location and duration to be confirmed.
The School of Counselling Difference
We bring the same learner-centred, experiential approach that defines all our training. You're not here to be policed. You're here to grow.
Small Groups
We keep groups small so you're seen, heard, and supported throughout your journey.
Experiential Learning
This is hands-on, reflective training. You'll practice, not just memorise theory.
Experienced Tutors
Learn from qualified counsellors with extensive experience working with couples.
Person-Centred Approach
We trust you as an adult learner. No rigid deadlines. No policing. Just growth.
Register Your Interest
The course will launch in autumn 2026. Register your interest now and we'll contact you when full details are available.
We'll be in touch when full course details are available. If you have questions in the meantime, call us on 01844 612 510.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the course start?
The course is scheduled to begin in autumn 2026. We'll confirm exact start dates by summer 2026 and contact all registered applicants directly.
What are the entry requirements?
You'll need a Level 4 Diploma (or higher) in Counselling or Psychotherapy, and you should be currently practising or newly qualified. We also require an informal interview to ensure the course is the right fit for you.
How long is the course?
The course runs part-time over two years, designed to fit around your existing practice. Exact session frequency and timing will be confirmed closer to launch.
Is the course fully online?
Mostly, yes. The majority of learning takes place online via Zoom. However, there will be at least one residential component where the group meets in person for immersive learning. Location and duration to be confirmed.
What qualification will I receive?
You'll receive a Post-Qualifying Certificate in Relationship Counselling. We're working towards CPCAB accreditation, which is pending approval. The course also provides CPD hours.
Will I need to work with couples during the training?
Details of any practice requirements will be confirmed when the curriculum is finalised. We'll ensure any requirements are clearly communicated and supported.
How much does the course cost?
Course fees have not yet been finalised. We'll announce pricing when full details are available in summer 2026. Register your interest to be notified first.
Can I still register if I qualified with a different awarding body (not CPCAB)?
Yes, absolutely. As long as you hold a Level 4 Diploma (or higher) in Counselling or Psychotherapy from any recognised awarding body, you're welcome to apply.
Ready to Expand Your Practice?
Register your interest now for our autumn 2026 couples counselling training. We'll be in touch when full details are available.
Or call us on 01844 612 510 to discuss the course