This qualification is intended for candidates who have already acquired a recognised qualification in counselling skills and want to take the next step in training to become a counsellor to learn more about counselling theory, ethics and mental health and be prepared for work as a professional counsellor in an agency setting. This course is validated by the CPCAB (Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body). CPCAB is an organisational member of the European Association for Counselling and their qualifications are internationally available. The CPCAB website can be accessed on