Pioneers in therapy training
Educating counsellors and psychotherapists for over 40 years.
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Discover counselling skills at The Minster Centre — learn, reflect and grow
We have released the dates for our Introduction to Counselling Skills courses for 2025-2026. It's an ideal short course for anyone who wants to learn how to use counselling skills – and to learn more about themselves!
We have Introduction to Counselling Skills start dates throughout the year, in weekly or intensive formats, from September 2025 onwards. Pick a start date that best suits you, and join us to learn, reflect and grow.
Visit the course page to find out more.
Looking to take your first steps to becoming a professional psychotherapist or counsellor?
We have a few places remaining on our Foundation Course in Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling training course starting in September 2025:
We encourage you to apply as soon as you can to avoid disappointment. See How to Apply on the Foundation course page for more information.
Or take your practice to the next level?
It's not too late to apply to join our Diploma in Integrative Supervision (online) course.
This is an online version of our, flexible professional training route for counsellors and psychotherapists — from any modality — who wish to obtain a supervision qualification. It starts September 2025. More details here.
In all cases, an early application is advised. Visit our Courses page to see full application details.
Certificate in Body Psychotherapy: Developing Embodied Relational Resonance
After a successful first year, our Certificate in Body Psychotherapy course is returning for 2025-2026, starting in November. Applications are now open. More details here.
We operate a rolling recruitment process so early application to your preferred course is advised.
Why not book a place on one of our open day events to find out more?
Integrative
Training
since 1978
The Minster Centre provides professional training in counselling and psychotherapy, an affordable therapy service, the MCPCS and an engaging CPD Programme.
Founded in 1978, we are now one of the longest established and leading Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling training institutions in Europe. We cater for around 300 diploma and MA students each year, as well as offering a range of short courses, accreditation programmes and continuing professional development events.
We are proud to offer a unique perspective of psychotherapy and counselling training, as we combine a strong theoretical integrative grounding with an emphasis on the importance of experiential learning.
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