Training

Here at The Spark we have the relationship-based learning & development counselling courses and training for beginner, intermediate and advanced practitioners and professionals. Whether you are an employer keen to help your teams understand each other better, looking to take your first step towards a new career as a counsellor or an experienced therapist seeking professional development opportunities, The Spark is a leading provider of training from certificate to diploma and M.Sc. levels and an approved SQA Training Centre.

CORONAVIRUS (COVID19) – IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Spark is changing the way it delivers its counselling and support services in response to the Coronavirus pandemic.

In line with current guidelines regarding training, we have been able to resume delivering some of our courses at our Glasgow centre. There are strict safety provisions in place for all face-to-face training.

We will also continue to run some of our courses fully online.

Registrations for future training courses are open.

We develop and deliver modular training packages across Scotland from Advanced Diplomas and Counsellor Continuous Professional Development (CPD) modules, to innovative and experiential training packages for the workplace. In addition, we attract highly experienced trainers to develop counsellors’ and supervisors’ professional effectiveness.

The courses we offer are:

- Diploma in Relational Counselling (2 years)
- COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills
- Advanced Course in Counselling Supervision
- Continuous Professional Development
- Relationship First Aid
- Scottish Mental Health First Aid (SMHFA)
- Scottish Mental Health First Aid for Young People (SMHFA – YP)
- Helpline Training

For further information on our courses, including online courses, course fees and how to book, please see https://www.thespark.org.uk/professionals.