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New full day COSCA Counselling Skills Course

We are pleased to be offering delivery of the COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills as a full day programme:


  • New course starts on Thursday 30th May
  • Full day training between 9:30 am and 4:30pm
  • Each module will be delivered over 5 consecutive weeks 
  • Complete the full COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills programme before Christmas!


To download an application form please go to the Therapy Training section of our website.




Training Workshops at The GCTC

We are pleased to be offering a further opportunity to access our Loss and Bereavement Awareness Workshop on Monday 15th April 2013 followed by the Introduction to CBT Workshop on Wednesday 24th April 2013. Further details of these events and a booking form can be found in the Therapy Training section of the website. If you have any questions about these workshops please give us a call on 0141 332 0229 or send an e-mail to admin@thegctc 

Forthcomming One Day Training Events

We are looking forward to delivering the Loss and Bereavement Awareness Workshop 1:30 - 4:40pm) on 4th February 2013 followed by the Introduction to CBT Workshop (9:30 am - 4:00pm) on 7th February 2013.  Further details of these events and a booking form can be found in the Therapy Training section of the website.

Well done & happy holidays!


As 2012 draws to a close we can look back over a successful and productive year for us all at The GCTC. Our students have all worked extremely hard over the last term and we are all looking forward to a break and some festive cheer over the holidays.

Diary dates for next term:

15th January 2013 - classes begin for our Module 2 Counselling Skills students.

16th January 2013 -  classes recommence for our Module 4 Counselling Skills students.

17th January 2013 -  classes recommence for our CertCBI students who will be all set to give their presentations on a chosen aspect of self-help CBT material.

19th January 2013 -classes recommence for current DipCBT students .

24th January 2013 - new CertCBI/DipCBT programme starts.

30th January 2013 - new COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills course starts with Module 1.

Wishing all our students a relaxing break and continued success in their learning for 2013!


Food and Mood Workshop - new dates!

Food and Mood Workshop - 3rd March 2012 at the Glasgow Cognitive Therapy Centre.

We've just been going through the feedback of the last Food and Mood module and thought we'd share some of the many positive comments we received.

"It is rather strange to think that we know so little about the effect of the food we put into our mouths on a daily basis.  This course has given me a solid foundation for being better at being me.  Many thanks."

"I am careful to research before taking medication but never do this with my food.  I will now!"

"Fantastic - well delivered with excellent materials - well done"

If you would like to find out more, why not come to our next Food and Mood One Day Workshop on the 3rd March 2012.

Contact us to book.

To our New Students a Warm Welcome...

We're delighted to welcome our latest additions to the GCTC Diploma and COSCA courses.  This is always the most exciting part of the year, as we get to know our students and our journey together unfolds.  Here's to a rewarding time for all of us!

Don't worry if you've missed this year's intake - we have plenty of courses throughout the year to prepare you for the next Diploma course - just take a look at our list of courses and get in touch for an informal chat about how to apply.

Ripple Effect a Great Success!

The launch of the Ripple Effect video and toolkit was very moving event.  On the video we saw both victims and perpetrators of crime and the effect that being involved in a crime has had on their life.  It show how this has a ripple effect on all aspects of their life which for some has changed for ever.

Cabinet Secretary for Justice, Kenny MacAskill MSP addressed a packed theatre in the Harbour Arts Centre in Irvine. South West Scotland Community Justice Authority have produced an excellent toolkit to train staff in various organisations be more effective in helping all victims of crime.  Well done SWCJA  for a great event and a very helpful and interesting toolkit.

The Ripple Effect - documentary on crime

South West Scotland Community Justice Authority invites you to the premiere and launch of 'The Ripple Effect' film and toolkit on
Monday 16 January 2012 at the Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine KA12 8PZ, 10.30am until 12.00pm
(registration/tea/coffee available from 10.00am)

'The Ripple Effect' is a 25 minute documentary in which ten people tell the story of how their lives have been affected by crime. A short trailer can be viewed at:
http://www.swscja.org.uk/the-ripple-effect.html

Described as challenging, moving and thought-provoking, the film forms the core part of a new training toolkit which explores victim awareness. The toolkit is an online resource which aims to increase understanding of the ongoing and far-reaching impact of crime on individuals and communities.

We are delighted to confirm that the Cabinet Secretary for Justice, Kenny MacAskill MSP, will join us at this event.

Please forward this invitation on to your own contacts and networks as appropriate. Places are free but must be pre-booked online using the following link. All bookings will be confirmed by email. Please call 01294 277968 if you experience any difficulties in registering. Further details will be sent out approximately one week prior to the event.

We look forward to seeing you at this very special premiere and launch of 'The Ripple Effect'.

New Year, New Career in Therapy

As the 2013 approaches, many of us turn our thoughts to where we are in our lives and what changes are in order: new diet; new exercise regime; new job.

If a change in career is on the cards, therapy is a great area to consider at the moment.  With recognition from the Scottish Government that the current therapy waiting list timescales - sometimes up to 18 months - are in dire need of improvement, moves are being made to increase the number of therapists on the ground.  So there has never been a better time to study Therapy!

So once you've popped your last Christmas mince pie in anticipation of the New Year's healthy eating resolution, why not chat to us about a fulfilling career in Therapy?  Have a look at our part-time therapy courses and get in touch!


Seminar : CBT for Complex Anxiety Disorders

As part of BABCP Scotland, Dr Gillian Butler from Oxford Cognitive Therapy Centre will be holding a seminar on CBT for Complex Anxiety Disorders

on : 12th February 2012

at: Dundee Conference Centre.

Download the BABCP leaflet with full details or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for further information.

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