Gloucestershire Counselling Service & GCS Training

Gloucestershire Counselling Service & GCS Training Empowering positive change through 1:1 counselling & training. Countywide venues or online 💙

The largest counselling training provider in the county outside of the NHS, GCS offers a wide range of counselling skills training courses from introductory level to a fully accredited diploma in psychodynamic counselling. We provide training pathways depending on the individual's interest that include: adult counselling, child and family counselling and training to be a supervisor. A wealth of sh

ort courses, talks and CPD events are available throughout the year for those interested in therapeutic work to develop skills, explore new areas of work and to fulfill CPD requirements. Talk to us about your training needs, questions and dilemmas and we can help you choose the right course for you.

We’re recruiting for a Counselling Coordinator to join our team at Gloucestershire Counselling Service.This is a varied,...
17/06/2026

We’re recruiting for a Counselling Coordinator to join our team at Gloucestershire Counselling Service.

This is a varied, fast-paced role supporting the smooth running of our Counselling Service. As a first point of contact, you’ll help guide clients through their journey, manage enquiries, arrange assessments, maintain confidential records, and support counsellors and the wider team with key administrative and operational tasks.

We’re looking for someone who is organised, compassionate, confident using IT systems, and able to communicate calmly and clearly with clients, counsellors and colleagues.

Hours: 21 hours per week
Location: Alma House, Stroud, with optional home working one day per week
Closing date: 29th June
Interviews: Week commencing 6th July

To apply, please email [email protected] for an application form.

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We’re very grateful to Gloucestershire Community Foundation for their generous grant.This funding will help us continue ...
17/06/2026

We’re very grateful to Gloucestershire Community Foundation for their generous grant.

This funding will help us continue providing accessible counselling support for people across Gloucestershire, who may otherwise struggle to afford the help they need.

It was lovely to meet with the GCF team at Tewkesbury Funding Fair recently.
Thank you again to Gloucestershire Community Foundation for supporting local mental health and helping us continue this vital work.

Our last popular introductory course this year is coming up in August, don't miss the chance to claim your space:https:/...
15/06/2026

Our last popular introductory course this year is coming up in August, don't miss the chance to claim your space:
https://gloscounselling.org.uk/introduction-to-counselling-and-listening-skills/

This two day, in person course at our HQ on Stroud high street, is great for dipping your toe into the world of counselling and for also enhancing your communication skills for many reasons.
Here's an article from our bulletin on where counselling skills can take you:
https://gloscounselling.org.uk/bulletin/where-counselling-skills-can-take-you/

Thinking about training as a counsellor?Join us at this years Counsellor Training Open Day and find out more about the c...
15/06/2026

Thinking about training as a counsellor?

Join us at this years Counsellor Training Open Day and find out more about the counselling training pathway at GCS.

Whether you’re just starting to explore counselling, considering a new career path, or looking to develop your existing skills, this is a chance to visit our HQ, meet the team and ask any questions you may have.

Saturday 20th June 2026
10:00am – 2:00pm
Alma House, 52/53 High Street, Stroud, GL5 1AP

Drop in anytime between 10:00am and 2:00pm.
Diploma Talk: 12:30pm – 1:15pm

We offer:
Introduction to Counselling Skills
Certificate in Counselling Skills
Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling
Post Qualification Programme
CPD Workshops

“I really have got more out of this course than I ever thought, skills for the whole of my life.”

We would be delighted to welcome you on the day.

Do you work in healthcare, education, social care, a frontline role, or the VCSE sector?Our introductory counselling off...
05/06/2026

Do you work in healthcare, education, social care, a frontline role, or the VCSE sector?

Our introductory counselling offer is designed to support those who spend so much time supporting others.

New clients can access their first 10 counselling sessions at £35 per session.

To apply, complete the registration form on our website and use referral code C10.

Register by 31 July 2026:
gloscounselling.org.uk
The link is also in our bio

15/05/2026

This year’s Mental Health Awareness Week has been about more than awareness - it’s been about action.

Every day, people in our community are carrying things others cannot see. Accessing support can change lives, but for many, cost can become a barrier at the point they need help most.

As a local charity, donations help us provide subsidised counselling for people across Gloucestershire who may otherwise be unable to access support.

If you’d like to take action this Mental Health Awareness Week, you can support our work here by clicking the donate button:www.gloscounselling.org.uk

For yourself, for someone else, for all of us.

You deserve support before you reach breaking point.Many people come to counselling because they feel stuck, overwhelmed...
14/05/2026

You deserve support before you reach breaking point.

Many people come to counselling because they feel stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected or exhausted — not because they’re in crisis.

You do not need to justify struggling.

“For the first time in years, I felt properly listened to.”Many people come to counselling carrying things they’ve held ...
13/05/2026

“For the first time in years, I felt properly listened to.”

Many people come to counselling carrying things they’ve held inside for a very long time.

Mental Health Awareness Week is about reminding people that support exists and that things can change.

You do not have to carry everything on your own.

Mental health support changes lives — and we’re proud to continue supporting people across Gloucestershire every week. ...
12/05/2026

Mental health support changes lives — and we’re proud to continue supporting people across Gloucestershire every week.

Mental health struggles often happen quietly.Behind closed doors.Behind busy schedules.Behind “I’m fine.”At GCS, we supp...
11/05/2026

Mental health struggles often happen quietly.

Behind closed doors.
Behind busy schedules.
Behind “I’m fine.”

At GCS, we support people through anxiety, grief, trauma, burnout, relationship difficulties, low mood and the many challenges life can bring.

This Mental Health Awareness Week, we want to remind our community that reaching out for support is a strength — not a weakness.

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GL5 1AP

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