At a Glance
The course is 60 CPD hours total — 30 hours of self-directed online learning at your own pace, plus three full-day live online training sessions on Zoom.
How the hours break down
| Component | Hours | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Self-directed online learning | 30 hours | 9 modules, 32 lessons in the learning portal |
| Live training days | 18 hours | Three full days (10am–4pm UK time), on alternate weeks |
| Reflection and integration | 12 hours | Reading, reflective tasks, peer-observed work, journaling |
| Total | 60 hours | Loggable as CPD with any UK professional body |
Per week during the cohort
Across the cohort period (the weeks between live sessions), you'll typically spend about 2–3 hours per week on self-directed work and reflection. The portal is open 24/7 — you choose when within the week works best.
Fitting it around your existing practice
Most members are working counsellors with full client loads. The course is designed to fit around that life rather than disrupt it. What helps:
- Self-paced portal work that fits around your client diary
- Alternate-week rhythm of live sessions — there's recovery time built in
- Online delivery — no travel, no accommodation, no time wasted in transit
- Lifetime access — once you're a member, the materials stay available for revisiting whenever you need them
What members tell us
"The course was so well structured that it never felt overwhelming."
"The pre-reading between each session was interesting and relevant."
"Well thought out and paced course."
The pacing is intentional — trauma material can be heavy, and the course is designed to give you time to process between sessions rather than overwhelming you with content.
Want to know more?
You can see full course details — including upcoming start dates and the course handbook — at the Trauma-Informed Practice Course page.
If you have a specific question we haven't answered here, email us at support@counsellingtutor.com — a real person will reply within 24 hours.
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