Flexible & Accessible COSCA Counselling Skills Training for Students Across Scotland
The COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills is one of Scotland’s most recognised counselling qualifications, providing an excellent foundation for anyone looking to develop professional helping skills, enhance their current career, or take the first step towards becoming a counsellor.
At Glasgow Cognitive Therapy Centre (GCTC), we are proud to make high-quality counselling training accessible to students throughout Scotland. Although our training centre is based in Glasgow, our live online COSCA courses welcome students from every corner of the country, allowing you to train with experienced tutors wherever you live.
Each year, we welcome learners from Glasgow, Edinburgh, Falkirk, North Lanarkshire, South Lanarkshire, Cumbernauld, Motherwell, Hamilton, East Kilbride, Airdrie, Coatbridge, Livingston, West Lothian, East Lothian, Stirling, Clackmannanshire, Fife, Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, Perth, Dundee, Angus, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray, Ayr, Kilmarnock, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Inverclyde, Greenock, Dumfries & Galloway, the Scottish Borders, Inverness, the Highlands and Islands.
Distance no longer needs to be a barrier to accessing professional counselling training. Through our interactive live online classrooms, you’ll experience the same high-quality teaching, practical skills development, experiential learning, and supportive community as students attending in person.
Three Flexible COSCA Courses Starting Soon
This year, we’re delighted to offer three flexible study options to meet the needs of learners across Scotland.
NEW Online Morning COSCA Course – Starting This Month
We’re excited to launch our brand new Online Morning COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills, developed for students who prefer to study during the day while enjoying the flexibility of learning from home.
Whether you’re based in Edinburgh, Falkirk, Lanarkshire, Aberdeen, Dundee, Inverness, Ayrshire, the Highlands, or anywhere else in Scotland, you can access the same high-quality training without the need to travel.
Accelerated Evening COSCA Course – Starting This Month
Our Accelerated Evening Course is ideal for busy professionals, career changers, and those balancing work or family commitments. This flexible route allows you to gain a recognised counselling qualification while studying in the evenings.
September In-Person COSCA Course – Glasgow
For those who enjoy face-to-face learning, our September Glasgow programme offers a supportive classroom environment where you’ll build confidence through practical counselling skills, demonstrations, experiential learning, and reflective practice.
Students regularly travel to our Glasgow training centre from Edinburgh, Falkirk, Lanarkshire, Stirling, Perth, Ayrshire, Fife, and throughout Central Scotland, making it an accessible option for those who prefer in-person training.
Why Choose Glasgow Cognitive Therapy Centre?
At GCTC, we believe counselling skills are best developed through experience, reflection, and supportive practice. Our COSCA programmes combine evidence-informed teaching with practical application, helping students develop confidence alongside professional competence.
Throughout the course, you’ll develop skills in:
- Active listening
- Therapeutic communication
- Empathy and helping relationships
- Reflective practice
- Self-awareness
- Professional boundaries
- Ethical practice
- Working with diversity
- Personal and professional development
Our experienced trainers create a welcoming learning environment where students feel supported to grow both personally and professionally.
Begin Your Counselling Journey
With our NEW Online Morning Course, Accelerated Evening Course, and September Glasgow In-Person Programme all starting soon, there’s never been a better time to begin your counselling training.
Whether you’re joining us online from anywhere in Scotland or attending our Glasgow training centre, you’ll become part of a supportive learning community committed to developing the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills needed to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
Applications are now open. We look forward to welcoming students from Glasgow, Edinburgh, Falkirk, Lanarkshire, and across Scotland to Glasgow Cognitive Therapy Centre.