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Intake Ethos:

At Long Valley Therapy Training, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, open, and diverse learning environment grounded in professional and ethical standards. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who share a commitment to personal growth, empathy, and a genuine desire to support the wellbeing of others. Across all our programmes, from introductory to advanced, we seek individuals who bring open-mindedness, a respect for difference, and a readiness for self-exploration.

We place high value on human diversity, including the richness of intersectional identities. Our programmes align with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society’s (NCPS) Code of Ethics, which emphasises respect, inclusion, and non-discrimination as essential to ethical practice. We seek applicants who share these values, as they are fundamental to compassionate, professional care. Our goal is to prepare therapists and supervisors who are not only skilled in theory and practice but are also committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental space for clients from all walks of life.

We particularly value individuals who balance being relatable and professional, respect the boundaries of the therapeutic space, and are open to building positive, supportive relationships with their peers. This capacity for professional warmth and boundary-setting is essential in fostering a learning environment where all participants feel supported and valued.

Training with us is both an academic and an emotional commitment, requiring flexibility, openness to growth, and a willingness to engage deeply with one’s own beliefs and biases. We encourage applicants ready to embrace the complexities of human experience and to develop skills that go beyond theory, grounded in relational depth and ethical awareness.

Our commitment to these principles, aligned with the NCPS Code of Ethics, reflects our dedication to developing compassionate, ethical practitioners who can make a meaningful difference in the lives of their clients and communities.

Intake schedule:

Below are the start dates for our upcoming courses. Please pay close attention to both the date and venue, as we deliver across two sites on a rolling basis, except for the Supervision Diploma, which follows a fixed schedule. We encourage early applications to secure your place and avoid disappointment. Please note, all courses are subject to minimum enrolment numbers.

September 2025

Level 2/3 (with Elaine Caswell Therapy) HYTHE VENUE [Saturday]

Level 2/3 (with Elaine Caswell Therapy) DEAL VENUE [Wednesday]

Level 5 Diploma DEAL VENUE [Monday]

Diploma in Supervision HYTHE VENUE [Friday]

September 2026

Level 2/3 (with Elaine Caswell Therapy) DEAL VENUE [TBC]

Level 5 Diploma HYTHE VENUE [TBC]

Diploma in Supervision HYTHE VENUE [Friday]

Applying:

Before you register for a training programme, please ensure that you have carefully read the related page and fully understand the level of commitment for your chosen programme.

Consider the financial cost, academic level, and time commitments.

We ask you to submit a personal statement as part of your application so we can get to know you beyond your qualifications. This helps us understand why you chose our programme, how well you align with our values, and your readiness for the personal, ethical, and reflective demands of either the entry, core or supervision training.

Before you begin, we strongly recommend that you prepare your personal statement so that later, you can copy-paste into the form, this way, if you loose connection, you won’t have lost your work!

  • For entry level courses we recommend you write approximately 500 words
  • For the Accredited Diploma and Supervision training you should aim for at least 800.

When writing a personal statement, it’s important to clearly articulate your readiness, aspirations, and ability to work at a professional level. Here are some guidelines to help you write a compelling personal statement:

  1. Introduction: Start with a brief introduction about yourself and your interest in counselling. This could include a personal story or experience that sparked your interest in the profession.
  2. Readiness: Discuss your readiness for the training. This could include relevant academic qualifications, work experience, or personal qualities that make you suitable for the role. Be specific and provide examples where possible. You should also comment on your ability to work at a professional level.
  3. Aspirations: Let us know about your hopes for the training! What are your long-term plans? How do you see your career unfolding?
  4. Writing Style: Your personal statement is a chance to showcase your writing style. Ensure your statement is well-structured, clear, and free of spelling and grammatical errors. You are welcome to write in first-person.
  5. Strengths and Obstacles: Reflect on your strengths and personal obstacles. Be honest and self-aware in your assessment.
  6. Conclusion: Conclude your statement by summarising your key points and reaffirming your interest and suitability for the counsellor training.


When you are ready, please click the button below to open the application form.

To apply for our introductory training, please visit our partner’s site!

Interviews

We like to meet all prospective students to get know you a little, hear about your hopes for the training and to make sure that it is a good fit for you. Once you have applied, a member of the team will be in touch to arrange an interview.

Deposits

If, following the interview, everyone is happy to move forward, you will need to formally enrol. A non-refundable deposit will be due and on payment, your place will be secured. Details of how to make payment will be emailed to you as part of the formal offer.

In addition to demonstrating your commitment, the deposit covers the cost of interviewing, processing applications and securing essential resources for the course. For this reason a refund of the deposit will only be issued if the course is cancelled or significantly changed by us. In this unlikely scenario, a full refund will be issued to your original payment method.

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