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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.

OPEN DAYS

Discover what part-time training in counselling and chaplaincy at Waverley Abbey College really involves—from the experience of studying with us to how faith is integrated into real-world practice.

Join us at a Waverley Abbey College Open Day.

Part-time, online training for those called to serve in or beyond the walls of the church—in everyday and professional contexts.

  • Hear inspiring and informative talks and get tasters of the courses
  • Meet tutors, staff, and current students
  • Ask honest questions about fit, time, and next steps
  • Explore the historic Waverley Abbey campus (in-person only)

What You’ll Learn

We’ll give you the information you need to decide whether Waverley Abbey College is the right place for you.

 

  • Ask questions about course content, funding options, student life, and support
  • Meet your tutors and get to know them, their teaching styles, and the types of assessments
  • Get a head start on your application with our best advice on how to get an offer
  • Gain clarity on the right learning pathway for you, whatever your educational background

I’ve got some absolutely epic people in my church who’ve also studied with Waverley Abbey… their experience really was the thing that was the push for me to come and find out for myself.

Lindsey, counselling student

I didn’t realise how much permission it would give me just to be fully me — to hold on to my faith and not leave it outside the counselling room.

Quincie, practicising counsellor and MATCPS student

It is so good just to be surrounded with people that are open and honest and wanting to learn about themselves

Riana, professional counsellor