Counselling

Our Counselling courses will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to thrive as a therapist. Our courses, spanning from Diplomas to a Bachelor’s Degree, provide a pathway for students to progress through different levels of counselling education.

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Career-focused education

Our courses will combine counselling methods with an understanding of ethical considerations. Our focus on smaller class sizes ensure you’ll receive personalised attention from experienced lecturers. By the time you graduate, you’ll be ready to make a difference in the lives of others.

Achieving Academic Excellence

Over 80% of our students graduate with a 2:1 or above, reflecting our commitment to high academic standards.

15 Years of Educational Expertise

Proudly delivering quality courses for 15 years, UCP is a cornerstone of higher education in our community.

Award-Winning Education

UCP has been recognised with a TEF Silver award, underlining our excellence in teaching, learning and outcomes.

Counselling Courses

Our courses, spanning from Diplomas to a Bachelor’s Degree, provide a pathway for students to progress through different levels of counselling education.

BA (Hons) Therapeutic Counselling and Psychotherapy (Top-up)

This one-year top-up course is designed to develop your understanding of person-centred and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) counselling theories.

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DipHE in Therapeutic Counselling (Person Centred)

This diploma prepares you for a rewarding and meaningful career in counselling, where you can make a genuine difference in the lives of others.

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DipHE Therapeutic Counselling (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)

This diploma offers a thorough and practice-focused introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), one of the most widely used and evidence-based approaches in modern counselling and psychotherapy.

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Case Studies

Shabana Bi

Shabana Bi, graduating with a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling from University Centre Peterborough (UCP), opened her private clinic specialising in bereavement counselling. She reflects “the supervisors and tutors I’ve had have absolutely been a godsend, making my journey a lot easier!”

Reena Rayhaman

Reena Rayhaman pursued her Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling at University Centre Peterborough (UCP) after engaging with a charity in London. Balancing work and study, she found a supportive network at UCP, stating, “The tutor and peers were wonderfully supportive.”

Lewis Penta

Lewis Penta found University Centre Peterborough (UCP) the ideal place to advance his career in Counselling. Enrolling in a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling with a passion for helping young people, Lewis quickly secured a role working with child victims of crime post-graduation in 2022, noting, “The course helped provide me with a job.”