At a Glance
Counselling Tutor hosts regular live lectures via Zoom, giving you the chance to hear from experts and connect with fellow practitioners — all from home. This article explains how to find upcoming lectures, join on the day, watch replays if you miss one, and claim your CPD certificate.
Finding Upcoming Lectures
You do not need to go searching — we will come to you. When a live lecture is scheduled, you will receive an invitation email with all the details you need to attend.
If you are a member, check your inbox for an invitation email. To confirm your place, click the "Yes, please! Count me in" button in that email. You will then receive a follow-up email with your Zoom joining link.
If you would prefer not to attend live, you can click "No thanks. Send the replay" and we will email you the recording 3 days after the event.
How to Join via Zoom
We use Zoom to stream all our live lectures. After you register, watch your inbox for a confirmation email containing your Zoom link. You will also get a reminder email shortly before the session begins.
Getting Zoom
If you do not already have Zoom, download it for free at zoom.us/download. Install the app and you are ready to go — there is no need to create a Zoom account to join our lectures.
On the Day
- Open the invitation email you received from us and click the Zoom joining link.
- If prompted, click Open to launch the Zoom app.
- You will be placed in the meeting automatically — there is nothing else you need to do.
If you prefer not to install the app, you can also join directly through your web browser. When prompted to open Zoom, click Cancel and look for the "Join from your browser" option.
Quick Tips
- No meeting ID needed — just click the link in your email. If you are asked for one, go back to your email and click the link again.
- Lecture times are shown in UK time — if you are based elsewhere, use World Time Buddy to convert to your local time zone.
- Having trouble? Try restarting your device and clicking the link fresh. If Zoom will not install, check the Zoom system requirements to make sure your device is compatible.
Missed the Live Session? Watch the Replay
Can not make it on the day? No problem. All live lectures are recorded and we will email you a replay link.
The replay email arrives 3 days after the live event. It carries the replay link, the details of the lecture, and your instructions for claiming and personalising your CPD certificate. There is nothing you need to do in the meantime.
To make sure you receive the replay, you need to either:
- Click "Yes, please! Count me in" in your invitation email to register for the live event, or
- Click "No thanks. Send the replay" in your invitation email.
The replay email will include instructions for watching the video and claiming your CPD certificate.
Please note: Replay access via the email link runs for 28 days from the date of the live event, not from the day the email arrives. Since the email is sent 3 days after the event, that leaves you around 25 days to watch it and claim your certificate. After that, the recording moves into your membership library, so if you are a member you can always find it in your dashboard.
Members: You do not have to wait for the email. The lecture replay and certificate also appear in your membership dashboard — usually within a week of the live event — giving you permanent access as part of your membership.
Claiming Your CPD Certificate
After watching the lecture (live or replay), you can claim a personalised CPD certificate.
If you watched live or via the replay email and are not a member:
Your replay email will contain full instructions and a short video showing you how to personalise your certificate using a free PDF editor tool to add your name.
Important: The replay link expires 28 days after the live event, which is about 25 days after your email arrives. Claim your certificate within that window, or you may lose the chance to get your free CPD certificate.
If you are a member:
- Go to counsellingtutor.com/login, select the portal for your membership (Student Library or Counsellor CPD Library), and log in.
- Find the lecture — either from the Recently Added Lectures list on your dashboard, by using the search bar at the top of the page, or by clicking CPD Lectures in the navigation.
- Open the lecture page and scroll to the bottom to find the Certifications section.
- Click the lecture title, then click Start Certification.
- Confirm you completed the lecture by clicking "Yes – I completed this CPD Lecture in its entirety."
- Click Finish Certification.
Your certificate will then appear in the Certifications section of your dashboard. Note that not all lectures include additional resources — that is fine, simply complete the self-declaration step and you are done.
Important: The certificate is only recorded once you complete the self-declaration. If you skip this step, no certificate will be saved — so do not forget to complete it after watching.
Still Need Help?
If you are having trouble joining a lecture, claiming a certificate, or anything else related to live events, our support team is here to help.
Email us at support@counsellingtutor.com and we will be happy to assist.
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