Kingsland Counselling Academy

CPCAB Listening and Counselling Courses

Designed for those who want to make a difference, our face-to-face CPCAB courses offer the chance to learn from experienced professionals in a supportive and engaging environment. Whether you wish to improve your listening skills, or train to become a fully qualified counsellor - KCA will support you every step of the way.

What are the training courses like?

As part of the Guernsey Bereavement Service, the Kingsland Counselling Academy offers top-tier accredited counselling training that positively transforms lives. Our curriculum centres on building core broad-focus counselling skills, which are transferable across all life contexts, from foundational listening skills to full counselling certification. All courses are accredited by the CPCAB (Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body), a leading professional counselling body.

KCA provides an inspiring path for developing life-changing skills - whether as  a listener, counsellor or volunteer. Our counselling courses are designed to offer the knowledge, tools and techniques necessary to provide effective care. KCA tutors are experienced qualified counsellors and teachers.

Why choose us?

At KCA, our priority is providing high quality, face-to-face, CPCAB accredited courses to our local community. As a Guernsey-based charity (via the Guernsey Bereavement Service), operating from our own premises, we are able to offer our services at very competitive rates compared to other providers. 

Our course fees represent exceptional value compared to many counselling training providers. We strive to make our services accessible to all islanders and organisations looking to develop their listening and counselling abilities. Building these skills can strengthen communication and improve relationships in all areas of life.

Our Mission

The KCA strives to deliver professional, effective, and ethical counselling training through CPCAB accreditation. Our goal is to make accredited counselling courses accessible to third sector organisations, corporate bodies and individuals across the island. 

By expanding the availability of quality counselling education, we hope to enrich not just organisations and individuals, but the broader local community. By partnering with local employers and community groups, we endeavour to promote mental health and meet the growing demand for qualified counselling professionals.

"Do the best you can until you know better.
Then, when you know better, do better."

— Maya Angelou

Our Courses

Our courses are fully accredited with the CPCAB, ensuring that you will possess the necessary skills and qualifications to rise to the challenges of your ever-changing working or personal world. The CPCAB is a leading accredited organisation that develops and oversees professional qualifications and training in counselling and psychotherapy across the UK and globally. The Kingsland Counselling Academy tutors are qualified, experienced counsellors and teachers.

KCA offers CPCAB counselling courses at a competitive price. We are grateful to the Lloyds Bank Foundation for their generous grant, which has enabled us to offer low-cost, high-quality listening and counselling courses.

Our upcoming courses:

  • This level 2 course offers many benefits to individuals interested in developing their interpersonal and communication skills. This course offers a range of personal and professional benefits, equipping participants with valuable listening skills to enhance their relationships, careers, and overall well-being. No previous experience or training is required to take part in this course.

    Date: January - November 2025

    Cost: £795.00

  • This level 3 course provides a comprehensive foundation in counselling studies, equipping participants with the knowledge, skills, and self-awareness necessary to move towards further training in the field. To undertake this course, you will need to have completed the CSK-L2 or an equivalent listening skills course.

    Dates: January – July 2025

    Cost: £875.00

Student reviews

  • “The course is informative and interesting. Face-to-face sessions help me enormously. I feel fortunate to have found such a warm, encouraging, and engaging tutor. The skills and knowledge I have gained so far on Level 2 have enabled me to become a far better listener and communicator, and have given me a good grounding in the world of counselling.”

  • “I have found the course so rewarding and I have learnt so much not only about counselling but about myself. We have an amazing lecturer and I have found her style of teaching so much fun and factual - she’s just a star.”

  • “I’ve loved the course for so many reasons. I’ve learnt so much already. The sessions & content have been so interesting. It’s been so insightful, that it makes me want to continue to learn as much as I can. Meeting such like-minded people and having a tutor that’s so fantastic has also played a huge part in how I look forward to attending and want to progress through the courses.”