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Counselling Qualify as a counsellor in three years with our part-time, BACP & ACC-accredited training in Farnham, Surrey. Contemporary Chaplaincy Part-time, online training for those called to serve in or beyond the walls of the church—in everyday and professional contexts. View all courses We offer programmes through blended learning, 100% online delivery, and different study patterns depending on the course.
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Introduction to Christian Care and Counselling (ICCC) A 5-day introduction to Christian care and counselling, designed to help you develop counselling skills for ministry, pastoral care, or everyday life. Waverley Abbey Certificate of Christian Counselling Build a strong foundation in counselling through this 1-year, Level 4 equivalent course, grounded in a Christian worldview. Diploma of Higher Education in Counselling Qualify as a professional counsellor in 3 years through this part-time, Level 5 diploma programme, grounded in a Christian worldview. BA (Hons) Counselling Qualify as a professional counsellor in 4–5 years through this part-time, Level 6 degree programme, grounded in a Christian worldview. MA Professional Counselling: Theory and Practice For those with a degree, become a professionally qualified counsellor in 3 years through this part-time, Level 7 Master's programme.
BA (Hons) Counselling Top-Up For those already practising, gain a Level 6 degree in 1–2 years with a direct route to ACC accreditation (SCoPEd Column B) as a graduate outcome. MA in Therapeutic Counselling, Psychotherapy and Supervision For those already practising, gain a Level 7 Master's degree online in 3 years alongside your existing practice. Certificate in Integrating Christian Faith with Counselling (ICFC) For qualified counsellors and psychotherapists who want to ethically integrate faith, religion, and spirituality within a clinical context. Counselling Young People: Skills and Competences For counsellors and trainees looking to begin working safely and competently with children and young people (ages 4–18).
Introduction to Contemporary Chaplaincy A 6-week online introduction to chaplaincy for those who sense a pull to be a Christian presence outside the church. Certificate in Contemporary Chaplaincy Become a chaplain in one year. Gain the skills, experience, and confidence to serve in the church and beyond. Chaplaincy Skills for Schools A 15-week online foundational course for those who want to understand and develop chaplaincy skills for school settings.

The UK's largest Christian provider of Counselling and Contemporary Chaplaincy training.

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Part-time, qualifying training based in Farnham, Surrey and aligned with BACP standards.

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Part-time training for those seeking to be a Christian presence outside the church.

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Waverley Abbey College offers practice-ready programmes grounded in the Christian faith — designed for those balancing work, study, and life commitments.

Whether you’re considering counselling training or contemporary chaplaincy, there is a real need for qualified therapists and contemporary chaplains who are grounded in the Christian faith. Those who recognise effective help begins with compassion, but doesn’t end there.

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Effective leadership development is arguably the most urgent task of the Church today. Waverley Abbey College is responding to that challenge, equipping a new generation to change the world through world-class training in a beautiful, prayerful environment.

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We train Counsellors and Contemporary Chaplains

Waverley Abbey College trains Christians to become counsellors and contemporary chaplains through qualified, part-time courses grounded in a Christian worldview. Which is why we train more counsellors and chaplains than any other UK Christian institution.

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I’m surprised at how well my class gets on! We’re from different countries, different ages, different types of people and everyone gets on so well.

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