Long Valley Therapy Training specialises in delivering core and advanced training. To provide a complete educational journey, we’ve partnered with Elaine Caswell Therapy to offer an entry point into the field. This introductory programme serves as the perfect stepping stone for those not yet ready for our core training, providing a direct access route to Long Valley’s full Diploma.
We welcome all applicants aged 18 and above, with no previous experience necessary
Next intake:
Deal: Jan 2025
Hythe: Sep 2025
Our comprehensive two-year Diploma in Counselling is the cornerstone of our training offerings. This rigorous programme is meticulously designed to meet and exceed the membership requirements of key UK professional bodies. We are proud to highlight that this Diploma is fully accredited by the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), ensuring its alignment with the highest industry standards.
Next intake:
Hythe: Sep 2024
Deal: Sep 2025
This course is accredited by the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society
Our Diploma in Clinical and Developmental Supervision is designed and delivered by our senior accredited staff.
This advanced programme is tailored for established counselling professionals, providing them with the comprehensive skills, in-depth theory, and practical experience needed to excel as clinical supervisors.
Next intake:
Hythe: Sep 2024
Our Training Ethos
We believe that an effective training centre will always be underpinned by a strong training ethos, philosophy and set of values:
Our overarching philosophy
At Long Valley Therapy Training, we believe that high-quality counsellor training services are crucial for the future of counselling and psychotherapy practice. We are committed to providing a relevant, forward-facing training experience that equips our trainees with the knowledge, skills, and tools they need to succeed in their careers.
We place a strong emphasis on building a solid theoretical foundation and we are committed to exploring the philosophical underpinnings of Counselling and Psychotherapy. Our aim is to ensure that our trainees are equipped with a comprehensive understanding of the theory, philosophy and practical application of counselling and psychotherapy.
We believe that teaching is a highly skilled profession and we only work with counselling tutors who hold a teaching qualification. By doing so, we ensure that our trainees receive the highest quality instruction and support throughout their training journey. We also believe that non-teaching staff need to be equaly skilled and we look for suitable qualifications in all other roles, such as process group lead, teaching assistants etc.
Our core teaching values/beliefs
Testimonials
‘I have really enjoyed my learning with Long Valley Therapy Training. Nick and Elaine have created a safe and nurturing environment where I’ve been able to grow and develop both as a person and a trainee counsellor.
The course leaders have been engaging, flexible, and responsive. There is always time and space to ask questions, to explore specific areas of interest in more depth, and to try different approaches to learning.
The support of the group has been indispensable over the last year. I’ve felt supported and challenged in the best way. It has been a lot of fun too.
I highly recommend Long Valley Therapy Training to any future trainees!’
August 2023
‘When doing a counselling course it is important to know you are going on your own growth journey, it can be tough, liberating, exciting and daunting all at once. But I would not have done it with anyone else.
Nick and Elaine were supportive beyond their need. I felt held and equally was given the space I needed to grow as a person and a practitioner. As an adult learner I was a little scared going back to the classroom, there was no need. They really care about you as a person and are passionate about what they do!
If you’re thinking of going anywhere else don’t!
Zena, the process group therapist is also a caring nurturing person that will want the best for you. I really recommend this course as it has more than academic value.’
August 2023
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