Counselling
Take the next step in your counselling journey and explore the range of topics offered in our courses, including Counselling Theory, Working with Trauma, Addictive Behaviour and Children, and Setting up Practice.
Take the next step in your counselling journey and explore the range of topics offered in our courses, including Counselling Theory, Working with Trauma, Addictive Behaviour and Children, and Setting up Practice.
At University Centre Somerset, we offer nationally endorsed qualifications that are designed to equip you with the skills, knowledge, and professional values needed to enhance your counselling career.
Our mix of theoretical and work-based learning will provide students with the experience for work in further education colleges, adult and community education, or the public sector.
Update May 2025: Applications are currently closed for the Counselling Practice Level 4 Diploma starting in September 2025. If you would like to be notified when applications open for September 2026, please email ucsmarketing@btc.ac.uk. Counselling courses at Levels 2 and 3 are available at Bridgwater & Taunton College.
About University Centre Somerset
At University Centre Somerset (UCS), we strive to unleash the potential in each of our students, supporting them as they unlock new skills and ambitions. Our goal is for students to step seamlessly into their careers with confidence, equipped with not just knowledge, but practical, hands-on experience in their chosen field.
Qualifications range from short courses to full Honours degrees, in a range of career-focused subjects from Agricultural Management to Mental Health Nursing. Each course is designed with excellent career prospects and progression in mind, whether locally or further afield.
But at UCS, we're not just about qualifications. We champion small class sizes, nurturing an inclusive and welcoming environment where students can flourish. Each student has a personal tutor for the duration of their programme and access to a wealth of support services across our three friendly, accessible campuses.
Interested? Explore our website, find us on the usual social media channels, and come to an open event! If there’s a question you can’t find an answer to, we’d love to hear from you. Email us at info@somerset.ac.uk or give us a call on 01278 441234.