Professional Counselling Training at The Way Forward Centre
The Way Forward Centre offers a full range of counselling training from the Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills through to the Level 6 Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling Supervision.
Progression through the CPCAB awards will enable students to be recognised as a Qualified Counsellor (on completion of Level 4) and able to register with one of the Governing Bodies such as the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), or the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)
Students completing Level 5 gain the skills and confidence required to become Private Practitioners
Students often work with the Open University to study Psychology in tandem with our awards. Graduate Psychology studies do not cover the relational skills needed to counsel unless you are doing a joint honours degree, even then these studies are not enouth to qualify psychology students to register as qualified therapists with one of the counselling governing bodies.
The Way Forward Centre Philosophy
Training to become a counsellor is an emotionally demanding process as a large proportion of the training relates to reflecting on your own thoughts, feelings and experiences. This can make the training process challenging and we aim to be as supportive to students as possible through their individual learning journey. The process will require a lot of introspection and learning about yourself, your own challenges and developing your self awareness over time. In addition you will be completing an academic programme which will require you to complete specific tasks and objectives. All of this requires a supportive environment, understanding guidance and quality teaching.
At The Way Forward Centre you can expect to experience a supportive and nurturing learning environment which will encourage your sense of self growth on a personal and academic level.
You will be learning from professionals who are all actively working with clients and have the qualifications and experience to thoroughly underpin your learning.
Everyone attending The Way Forward Centre can expect to be welcomed and held within a nurturing, holding relationship which is inviting of personal growth, and is respectful of difference and diversity.
Our Philosophy is…
To provide a nurturing and ethical environment which invites positive personal growth.
To provide teaching staff with the training, experience and continued counselling practice, along with the skills to inspire our students.
To be accepting and respectful of difference and diversity.
To empower students to reach their full potential.
To listen to student experience and to learn as an organisation.
To be guided by the BACP ethical framework of counselling professions
To be guided by the CPCAB in providing a quality learning experience and qualifications our learners can be proud of.
The Way Forward Centre is committed to offering the best possible learning experience in partnership with each unique student.
A Training Experience which is ‘More Than’…
All training facilitated by the Way Forward Centre is recognised or endorsed by the CPCAB as the Awarding body for the CPCAB Qualifications
NCPS endorse Level 2, Level 3 as ‘Recognised Qualifications’ and Level 4 as a ‘Recognised Professional Qualification’
Our Level 4 is a ‘BACP Approved Practitioner Qualification’
Our Level 5 Aligns with the Core Competencies for entry into ‘Column B’ of the ScoPed Framework and with sufficient practice hours provides candidates with a route to membership and accreditation with professional associations in counselling approved by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
Despite meeting all the above quality and expectations for the Counselling and Psychotherapeutic profession, we are a small training organisation which is known for attention to detail and quality. We pride ourselves in how we support our students through the challenging process of becoming a qualified counsellor and on into private practice.
We support all students through the process attending closely to their individual needs, helping them overcome life challenges and reach towards their own aims for thier future careers.
We keep in touch with our students post qualification and nurture their development as they step into the counselling world and navigate their careers and potential private practice.
We offer a more personalised service than you might find in other education settings, supporting growth of self and professionalism through the learning process
