Basecamp is a not-for-profit community-run organisation providing counselling services, other therapeutic interventions and mental health and wellbeing activities within Monmouthshire and beyond.
Basecamp also provides counsellor training programmes as well as post-qualification courses.
This comprehensive, entry-level course is designed to equip learners with the knowledge, skills and professional awareness needed to use counselling skills ethically and effectively in a wide range of helping roles.
Whether you’re considering a career in counselling or want to enhance your communication skills in your current role, this qualification offers a solid foundation in person-centred support and reflective practice.
Guided Learning Hours: 90 hours
Total Qualification Time: 170 hours
Minimum Age: 18 years
Course fee: £625
CPCAB Registration Fee: £182
Next Start Date: June 2026
This Level 3 qualification builds on existing counselling skills and deepens understanding of theory and professional practice. It equips learners to apply counselling skills ethically, confidently, and safely in a range of helping contexts, while preparing them for further progression toward professional counselling roles.
The course encourages self-awareness, reflective practice, and the integration of core humanistic theory in working with clients.
Guided Learning Hours: 90 hours
Total Qualification Time: 196 hours
Minimum Age: 19 years
Course fee: £675
CPCAB Registration Fee: £189
Next Start Date: June 2026
This two year part-time qualification gives learners the knowledge, skills and competencies to work as a therapeutic counsellor in an agency context in both health care and non-medical settings.
Successful completion of this course means you will be able to provide a therapeutic counselling service – initially within the context of an agency’s service framework but later (with experience and support from the supervisor, or by completing PC-L5 or its equivalent) may progress to independent practice.
Guided Learning Hours:Â 420 hours
Total Qualification Time: 1204 hours
Minimum Age: 19 years
Course fee: £3950 (over 2 years)
CPCAB Registration Fee: Year 1 – £375; Year 2 – £375
Next Start Date: July 2026
The Rewind is an evidence-based practice that reduces the symptoms of PTSD. This course is for counsellors and other professionals who work in the field of trauma who wish to add a non-disclosure trauma technique to their practice. Completing this one-day training will allow you to become a recognised Rewind practitioner.Â
One day course: 10:00 – 17:00
Minimum Age: 18 years
Course fee: £100 (individuals) £200 (organisations)
Next Dates: 29th March & 26th April 2026
Email us at basecamptrainingcentre@protonmail.com for more information
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