How many years will I need to train before I can practice as a counsellor?
If an applicant is starting with little or no experience of counselling training then the minimum number of years is four. However it always needs to be borne in mind that each person is different and though this may be the minimum possible time it does not mean that each person is able to achieve the necessary skills and qualifications in that time. Each stage of the training is assessed and progression is dependent achieving a number of pre-set criteria. Some people decide they want to take more time and some people may be advised to take more time.
