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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 short 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.

🍂 Could this September be the start of a new career?If you’ve been thinking about training as a counsellor, developing y...
05/09/2026

🍂 Could this September be the start of a new career?

If you’ve been thinking about training as a counsellor, developing your listening skills, or taking the first step towards a meaningful new direction, our Certificate in Counselling Skills could be for you. 💙🧡

Starting in September 2026, this 30-week programme runs across three terms and offers a supportive and engaging introduction to counselling skills and personal development.

✨ What to expect:

🗣️ 30 weekly 3.5-hour sessions.
Each session includes a seminar focusing on counselling skills and understanding, alongside a self-awareness experiential group.

📚 One compulsory Saturday workshop per term.

📅 Breaks to coincide with Gloucestershire school holidays.

📍 Evening places available in Cheltenham and Stroud.

This course is about so much more than learning techniques. It offers an opportunity to develop your ability to listen, relate and connect, while gaining a deeper understanding of yourself and others.

Whether you are considering a future career in counselling or simply want to develop skills that can enrich both your professional and personal life, perhaps this is the time to take your next step. 🌱

✨ Learn. Grow. Connect.
📩 Apply today via our website or contact us for more information:

🌐 gloscounselling.org.uk
📧 mailto:[email protected]

Our GCS Training Reading Group is back for the Autumn Term! 📚✨A supportive and reflective space for qualified counsellor...
21/08/2026

Our GCS Training Reading Group is back for the Autumn Term! 📚✨

A supportive and reflective space for qualified counsellors and psychotherapists to come together, revisit key papers and explore how our clinical experience can deepen our understanding.

The group is psychodynamic in orientation, although practitioners from other approaches are very welcome too. 🤍

📍 GCS Alma House, Stroud
🕠 Fridays, 5.30pm–7.00pm
📅 9th October | 6th November | 11th December
💷 £45 for the Autumn Term (3 sessions)
📜 CPD certificates available

Read. Reflect. Connect. Grow. 🌱

For more information, contact:

mailto:[email protected]

✨ POST QUALIFYING PROGRAMME – BOOKINGS NOW OPEN! ✨Are you thinking about taking the next step towards independent privat...
20/08/2026

✨ POST QUALIFYING PROGRAMME – BOOKINGS NOW OPEN! ✨

Are you thinking about taking the next step towards independent private practice?

Our Post Qualifying Programme is designed to support you as you develop your confidence, deepen your thinking and take the next steps in your professional journey.

Across three Autumn Term sessions, you’ll have the opportunity to:

🧠 Explore key topics for private practice through expert-led seminars
💬 Reflect and discuss your professional development in our Working Discussion Balint Group
📚 Deepen your psychodynamic thinking in our optional Reading Group

📅 Key dates:
Friday 9th October 2026
Friday 6th November 2026
Friday 11th December 2026

💷 £300 for the full 3-session Post Qualifying Programme
📖 Optional Reading Group: £45 per session

Whether you’re preparing to launch into private practice or looking for a supportive space to reflect, learn and grow, this programme is designed to help you take that next step with greater confidence.

✨ Places are available now – book your place!
📩 mailto:[email protected]
🌐 gloscounselling.org.uk


🌱 Want to develop your listening skills and deepen your understanding of yourself and others?Our Introduction to Counsel...
19/08/2026

🌱 Want to develop your listening skills and deepen your understanding of yourself and others?

Our Introduction to Counselling & Listening Skills course is starting this October at GCS Alma House in Stroud.

Over 10 weekly sessions, you’ll have the opportunity to explore counselling and listening skills in a supportive, small-group environment.

Rather than an intensive weekend, the weekly format gives you time to reflect, practise and absorb what you’re learning — and to think about how these skills can be used in both your personal and professional life.

✨ You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Develop greater self-awareness
• Explore your attitudes and beliefs
• Learn new ways of listening and relating to others
• Practise your skills and receive feedback
• Have more meaningful conversations
• Develop skills that can enhance your relationships at home and at work

The course is experiential, so you won’t just learn about listening — you’ll have the opportunity to experience it for yourself.

📅 Starting Thursday 1st October 2026
⏰ 7.00pm – 8.30pm
📍 GCS Alma House, Stroud
📚 10 weekly sessions
👥 In person | Small group

Limited places available.

Find out more and book your place:
🌐 www.gloscounselling.org.uk (http://www.gloscounselling.org.uk/)

📧 mailto:[email protected]

🍂 New beginnings this autumn...September always seems to bring with it a sense of possibility. A new notebook. A fresh s...
18/08/2026

🍂 New beginnings this autumn...

September always seems to bring with it a sense of possibility. A new notebook. A fresh start. A chance to learn something new and perhaps even take your life or career in a different direction.
This autumn, GCS Training has a range of opportunities for you to learn, reflect, connect and grow. 🌱

Whether you’re taking your very first step towards a career in counselling, looking to develop your existing skills, preparing for private practice, or wanting to reconnect with theory and fellow practitioners, there could be something here for you.

🍁 Our Autumn Term courses include:

🗣️ Introduction to Counselling Skills
October – December 2026
Explore the foundations of counselling and develop your listening and communication skills.

🎓 Counselling Skills Certificate
Starts September 2026
Develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to begin your journey towards a career in counselling.

🌱 Post Qualifying Programme
Starts Friday 9th October 2026
A supportive space for qualified practitioners preparing for private practice.

📚 Reading Group
Starts Friday 9th October 2026
Reconnect with theory, revisit key papers and explore ideas alongside other counsellors and psychotherapists.

✨ Wherever you are in your journey, perhaps this autumn is the time to take your next step.

Please do get in touch for further information or to book your space:

📍 GCS Alma House, Stroud
🌐 gloscounselling.org.uk
📧 [email protected]

🌳 Could you inspire the next generation of psychodynamic counsellors?Gloucestershire Counselling Service is looking for ...
09/08/2026

🌳 Could you inspire the next generation of psychodynamic counsellors?

Gloucestershire Counselling Service is looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Seminar Theory Tutor – Year 1 to join our BPC-accredited Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling teaching team.

This is an opportunity to bring psychodynamic and psychoanalytic theory to life — helping trainees connect foundational ideas with contemporary clinical practice and develop their own curiosity, critical reflection and understanding.

We’re looking for an accredited psychodynamic counsellor or psychoanalytic psychotherapist with substantial theoretical knowledge and experience of psychodynamic practice.

Previous teaching experience is welcome, but not essential. If you’re an experienced clinician who would like to develop your teaching skills within a supportive and collaborative training environment, we’d love to hear from you.

💙 Alma House, Stroud
💛 Fixed-term: one academic year
💙 30 × 1½-hour seminars
💛 Currently Monday afternoons, 13:10–14:40
💙 Salary: £2,070 + additional payments for seminar delivery, marking and approved duties

We’re particularly interested in people who can make complex ideas accessible, engaging and clinically meaningful — and who understand the importance of creating a thoughtful learning environment where trainees can question, reflect and grow.

You’ll also need an awareness of emerging digital technologies, including generative AI, and their implications for teaching, learning and academic integrity.

📅 Closing date: Sunday 16th August 2026
📅 Interviews: week commencing 24th August 2026

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Nikki Stait, Head of Training.

Find out more and apply via gloscounselling.org.uk

Inspire. Teach. Shape the future. 🌱

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our GCS Training Open Day last weekend!It was lovely to meet so many people interes...
29/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our GCS Training Open Day last weekend!

It was lovely to meet so many people interested in counselling, listening skills and beginning their training journey with us.

There’s still time to find out more about our upcoming courses, including Introduction to Counselling Skills in August, and our Certificate in Counselling Skills and Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling starting in September.

Whether you’re just starting to explore counselling or ready to take the next step, we’d love to hear from you.

Find out more via our website www.gloscounselling.org.uk

Interested in becoming a counsellor or enhancing your communication skills for your career?You’re not too late to sign u...
25/06/2026

Interested in becoming a counsellor or enhancing your communication skills for your career?

You’re not too late to sign up for this year’s Certificate in Counselling Skills course.

This course is a prerequisite for progressing onto the Diploma in Counselling and is also a valuable opportunity for anyone working directly with others who wants to build on their confidence, self-awareness and people skills.

One of our previous attendees said:
“I really have got more out of this course than I ever thought, skills for the whole of my life.”

Sign up today or find out more here:
https://gloscounselling.org.uk/certificate-in-counselling-skills/

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.

Please share with anyone who may be interested.

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.

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