Compass offers a range of training opportunities, from bespoke workshops and awareness sessions to longer-term professional qualifications. Our training is highly regarded, professional, and designed to be relevant to real-world counselling practice.

We have a strong track record of delivering high-quality training and supporting student development across Liverpool and Merseyside. Our courses are designed to nurture both professional skills and personal growth, ensuring students are well-prepared for counselling work.

Our tutors are highly qualified, practising BACP counsellors with a wealth of knowledge and experience. This expertise provides students with valuable insight into how classroom learning translates into real-world counselling scenarios.

All courses are delivered face-to-face. We believe the practice, support, and instant feedback gained from both tutors and peers is invaluable in counselling training. Students benefit from the “human connection” of learning together — something that cannot be fully replicated through online training. As a counselling charity, Compass is uniquely positioned as both a provider of counselling and psychotherapy services and a professional training provider.

Why choose Compass for your Counselling training?

• Compass is not simply a training provider — we have 48 years’ experience as a counselling charity providing accessible and affordable services to vulnerable people across Liverpool and Merseyside
• Extensive local knowledge shared with students to enhance learning
• Strong emphasis on working within an Ethical Framework
• No “fast-track” courses — we believe counselling training requires time and reflection to ensure safe and ethical practice
• Focus on personal development as a key part of training
• Potential opportunity to complete placement hours with Compass and progress to sessional counselling work
• Tutors with extensive counselling and teaching experience
• Experienced administration team providing responsive support
• Training designed as a developmental journey, not a quick qualification
• Emphasis on self-care, reflective practice, and putting clients first in line with the BACP Ethical Framework

We offer the following range of courses:

This qualification is designed to give learners the underpinning knowledge , skills and competencies to use counselling skills ethically and safely in a variety of contexts and roles.

This qualification is to allow those with a recognised qualification in counselling skills to take the next step in becoming a counsellor and learning about counselling theory, ethics and mental health.

We are happy to discuss and put together potential options for anyone looking to commission training for groups or teams relating to counselling and mental wellbeing.  Please contact us on [email protected] or  call the office on 0151 237 3993 and we can discuss your needs.