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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.

WAVERLEY ABBEY
HOUSE

The Waverley Abbey College main campus is a beautiful place to study, set near Farnham, in the heart of the Surrey countryside. Set in a Grade II* listed building, we have multiple classrooms, offering a great space to study.

Our main classrooms benefit from high ceilings, natural light, and space to think, offering a calm setting where study and personal reflection go hand in hand. Beyond the classroom, students can spend time in reflection in the prayer room, meet for coffee at the café, or explore 135 acres of the surrounding grounds.

Waverley Abbey College is equipping a new generation to change the world through world-class training in a beautiful, prayerful environment.

Pete Greig, Founder of 24-7 Prayer and Director at Waverley Abbey

Finding Us

Our Address

Waverley Abbey House, Waverley Lane,
Farnham Surrey GU9 8EP

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Relative Distance

  • 5 minutes drive off the A31

  • 20 minutes from Guildford

  • Within easy reach of the M25 and M3

  • 3 miles from Farnham (with direct trains to London in under an hour)

  • Around 40 minutes from both Heathrow and Gatwick airports

Final Approach by Car

Once you join Waverley Lane (past Farnham Station, heading away from Farnham town centre):

  • Drive for 1.7 miles

  • Look for the sign for Waverley Abbey House on the left

  • The House is on the right, just before the sharp left bend over the river

FACILITIES

The House has a number of facilities available to visitors and students.

Meals and Accomodation

Bed & Breakfast

Waverley Abbey offers bed and breakfast accommodation for our on-site students, which include a continental-style breakfast. Limited spaces, booking ahead required.

The Table @ Waverley Abbey

We prepare fresh, nutritious evening meals, cooked by our chefs and shared in the dining room during on-site teaching days, which include a main and dessert. To help our chefs prepare, meals must be booked in advance on a termly or annual basis. Special dietary requirements and allergies may be accommodated with advance notice.

Meals & Accommodation

The Café

Serving speciality coffee from CLO Coffee, teas, soft drinks, delicious cakes, light lunches, and a range of snacks. No booking ahead is necessary.

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Prayer and Reflection

Prayer Room

At the heart of the house is the Prayer Room — a space to encounter Jesus in quiet, creativity, and intercession. It is open to students, staff, local visitors, and retreat guests, with bookable slots during the week. The Prayer Room is open to all between 1–2pm.

Prayer Room

The Remembering Garden

Set within the estate, the Remembering Garden is a gentle space designed to help people process pain, loss, and grief. Shaped around four “tasks” of grief, it offers a reflective journey through woodland and alongside the water and a place to sit, pray, and breathe.

Prayer Garden