Northamptonshire Centre for Counselling Studies

27/02/2026

Might be of interest to all.

Katie B Counselling is also an ex student from the centre so would be great to support her

06/02/2026

Careers Fair at Kettering Buccleuch Academy today speaking about all things counselling, hypnotherapy and how to become a counsellor. Looking forward to speaking to all the young prople.

26/01/2026

Course information is now available for the CPCAB Level 3 and CPCAB NCPS accredited Level 4 course starting in September 2026 and the CPCAB Level 2 course starting in January 2027. We will be accepting applications from 1st February but you can get started on them now by going to the website and creating an account - click the little person icon at the top of the page. Once you have created an account you will have access to the application form and don’t forget to complete the written exercise relevant to the course you are applying for. Please contact me on kelly@northantscounsellingtraining.co.uk if you have any questions - hopefully the website provides all of the information you need.

06/12/2025

Useful tool

Free to use and share, Christmas Feelings Blob Tree - a new gift for the 40th Blob Tree Anniversary. An example of one simple approach to use: look at the picture with your talk partner. Which Blobs are on their own? Which Blobs look happy in your opinion? Which Blobs have you felt like at Christmas? x www.blobtree.com

02/11/2025

From psychoanalysis to existential therapy, there’s a bewildering variety of approaches – with one thing in common

28/10/2025

Just a quick message to say I am now taking a break and will return to work on Monday 17th November 2025.

Emails will be read and responded to during this time but may take a little longer than usual.

If you would like to apply for the level 2 course starting in January, places are still available, so please send in your course documentation and this will be processed as soon as possible upon my return.

For information about our courses, please take a look at the website as you may find the answer there (www.northantscounsellingtraining.co.uk) or please send these by email and I will respond as soon as possible
when the centre reopens.

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE CENTRE FOR COUNSELLING STUDIES

27/10/2025

🌱 We’re Hiring! 🌱

The Northamptonshire Centre for Counselling Studies (NCCS) is looking for an experienced, person-centred Sessional Counselling Tutor to teach our CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (online via Zoom).

🕕 Wednesday evenings (6–9pm) and 4 x Saturday sessions (09:30am - 5pm)
📅 January – June 2026
💻 Online delivery (Zoom)
💰 £35 per hour (inclusive of marking) + potential bonuses

If you’re a practising counsellor with at least two years’ post-qualification experience, hold a Level 4 Diploma in Counselling (or equivalent) and a Level 3 Teaching qualification, and are passionate about supporting the next generation of counsellors — we’d love to hear from you!

Detail job description can be found at: https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=94716e575dda624a&from=shareddesktop_copy

📧 Apply by sending your CV and a cover letter outlining how you fit the person-specification to kelly@northantscounsellingtraining.co.uk
🗓️ Closing date: 15th November 2025
🗓️ Interviews: 2nd December (PM) and 3rd December (AM)

20/10/2025

Can I do my counselling training online?

In this video I provide the facts about this question - hope it helps.

Let me know if you have any other questions I can help you with.

Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB) National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society

10/10/2025

08/10/2025

Got any questions about counselling training - add to comments below or send me a DM and I will get those answered for you

27/09/2025

⏳✨ Just 14 days to go until the Kettering Health & Wellbeing Fair at Bonkers Playhouse Theatre!

Get ready for a day full of:
💆 Mini massage & treatments
🔮 Crystals & sound healing
🧼 Handmade soaps & skincare
🕯️ Candles, henna art, teas & more
🍹 Bar & refreshments all day

🎟 FREE entry – simply pop in & soak up the vibes!
🧡 Every raffle ticket & donation supports Penny Walker’s 2026 Peru expedition with Camp International 🌍

📅 Saturday 11th October 2025 from 10am
📍 Bonkers Playhouse Theatre, Kettering
👉 Event details: https://fb.me/e/5RBQo9HWh

Tag your wellbeing buddy & mark the date – you won’t want to miss this! ✨

18/09/2025

It’s great to have been accepted by National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society as an assessor of these applications - our Level 4 course is already accredited by NCPS and I look forward to now being part of the approval process.

We support and encourage all Training Providers in advancing counselling & psychotherapy.

Recognition of your courses is essential as it confirms your professional standing to both peers and students, and gives your organisation a voice in the future of our profession.

We accredit courses that meet our Training Standards, ensuring graduates are safe, competent, and ethical to practice.

Find out more about types of course recognition here: https://buff.ly/rphQhod