Professional Counselling Training

Persona has been successfully providing professional development programmes in counselling and psychotherapy for over twenty years and is one of the leading organisations offering BACP accredited programmes in Scotland.  The training programmes are designed to thoroughly prepare students with the professional competence and personal confidence to provide clinical, therapeutic support in a broad range of settings and scheduled to accommodate people who have work commitments during the week.

The core model which informs all our training is Person-Centred. This means the programmes are not simply about learning the Person-Centred approach; they are about learning within a Person-Centred learning environment. The central values of the Person-Centred approach influence the design, structure and the curriculum of the programmes as well as how they are delivered and managed. Course facilitators and trainers are committed to a Person-Centred philosophy and a trust in the individual’s innate ability find their path in life, to direct their own development, to grow and develop their full potential.

 

Courses

Specialist Certificate in Counselling Children and Young People

For trained counsellors, this short course provides an excellent bridge into adapting your counselling approach to working therapeutically with children and teenagers.

COURSE INFORMATION AND DATES WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THE 2026 PROGRAMME SOON…

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Professional Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy

A two-year part time Professional Diploma Programme accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and credit rated by SQA on the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework with 120 credits at SCQF Level 11.

WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2025-2027 DIPLOMA PROGRAMME

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Certificate in Group Facilitation and Training Skills

This 8-day Professional CPD programme is designed for those interested in developing their understanding and skill in facilitating groups and training.

COURSE INFORMATION AND DATES FOR THE 2026 PROGRAMME WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON…

 

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Diploma in Counselling for Children and Young People

We have no plans to deliver the Diploma in Counselling for Children and Young People in the foreseeable future.

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Certificate in Clinical Supervision

An 11-day programme delivered in person over six months, consisting of six modules – five 2-day modules, and one 1-day study day, plus four Peer Group Supervision Practice meetings. The course is based on the BACP Curriculum for Counselling Supervision and is designed to prepare participants to apply for accreditation as an individual and group supervisor with BACP.

COURSE INFORMATION AND DATES FOR 2026 PROGRAMME COMING SOON…

 

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Certificate in Couples Counselling and Relationship Work

This is a six day online, professional CPD programme is designed for those who are interested in developing their skills and experience to enable them to begin working with couples in relationship therapy. The programme is ideally suited for those who are already experienced counsellors working with individuals and who are interested in taking their practice towards relationship counselling.

 The programme will be based upon the principles and philosophical concepts which underpin person centred theory and will incorporate experiential activities and group discussions as well as providing opportunities to practice in small groups. Trainers will use examples from their experience to facilitate the learning.

COURSE WILL BE DELIVERED FULLY ONLINE

COURSE INFORMATION AND DATES FOR 2026 PROGRAMME WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON

 

 

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