Programme Registration

Register for one of our programmes

Intake Ethos:

At Long Valley Therapy Training, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive, open, and diverse learning community built on the highest professional and ethical standards.

We welcome applicants from every background who share our commitment to personal growth, empathy, and a genuine desire to support the wellbeing of others. Across all our programmes, from introductory courses to advanced training, we look for individuals who bring:

  • Open-mindedness and respect for difference
  • A readiness for honest self-exploration
  • The ability to balance warmth with professionalism
  • Respect for boundaries within the therapeutic space
  • Openness to building genuine, supportive relationships with peers

Our programmes align with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society’s (NCPS) Code of Ethics, placing respect, inclusion, and non-discrimination at the heart of ethical practice. We seek applicants who share these values and who are committed to developing a consistent, ethical approach to their work, alongside strong theoretical and practical skill.

Training with us is as much an emotional journey as an academic one. It calls for flexibility, openness to growth, and a willingness to engage thoughtfully with your own beliefs and biases. We welcome applicants ready to embrace the complexities of human experience and develop skills rooted in relational depth and ethical insight.

This commitment, grounded in the NCPS Code of Ethics, reflects our dedication to shaping compassionate practitioners who make a real difference in the lives of their clients and communities.

Applying:

Step 1 – Before you start Step 2 – Prepare Step 3: Gather Step 4 – Submit Step 5 – What happens after I apply?

Read the page for your chosen programme carefully so you understand what’s involved. Consider:

  • Financial cost
  • Academic level
  • Time commitment
  • Entry requirements (conditional places are available if you’re still completing a prerequisite qualification)

Your personal statement helps us understand who you are beyond your qualifications, why you’ve chosen this programme, and your readiness for the personal, ethical, and emotional demands of training. Have it ready as a Word, PDF, or ODT file before you apply.

Length:

  • Entry level courses: approximately 500 words
  • Accredited Diploma, Supervision, or other Advanced training: at least 800 words

What to include:

  • Introduction: A brief note about yourself and what draws you to counselling, perhaps a personal story or experience.
  • Readiness: Your relevant qualifications, experience, and personal qualities, with specific examples, and a comment on your ability to work at a professional level.
  • Aspirations: Your hopes for the training and how you see your career developing.
  • Strengths and growth areas: An honest, self-aware reflection on both.
  • Conclusion: A summary of your key points and why you’re a good fit.

Style:

  • Write in the first person and let your own voice come through
  • Structure your statement clearly, with no spelling or grammatical errors
  • Reference any citations in Harvard style

You’ll be asked for evidence at different stages:

  1. Initial application: Personal statement and covering letter
  2. Interview stage: Evidence of any prerequisite qualifications
  3. Post-interview: Professional and personal references (if required)

If you hold a relevant counselling qualification already, you’ll also need a scan of this ready to upload.

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Feeling stuck? Feel free to email  admissions@longvalleytraining.uk for support.

5.1 Interview

Once you’ve applied, a member of the team will be in touch to arrange an interview. This is a professional conversation about your hopes and aspirations for the training, we may ask about your personal statement, and you’re welcome to bring questions of your own.

If there’s been a gap in your training or we are unfamiliar with your previous provider, we may also ask you to take part in a short (10 to 15 minute) skills demonstration.

5.2 Outcome

All offers are made at the team’s discretion, following a careful review of your application and interview. We prioritise candidates who show relevant experience, strong motivation, emotional readiness, and alignment with our values (interview nerves are completely normal and won’t count against you).

5.3 Deposit and Contract

If your application and references are successful, you’ll be asked to pay a non-refundable deposit and sign a contract to secure your place. Payment details will be included in your formal offer. The deposit covers interview and application processing costs and secures resources for the course, so it’s only refunded if we cancel or significantly change the programme, in which case you’ll receive a full refund to your original payment method.

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