Become the therapist someone will one day trust with their story.
Choosing to train as a counsellor is about more than gaining a qualification. It is the beginning of a journey that will shape the lives of the people you one day work with.
At Aphrodite School of Counselling and Psychotherapy, we support students to become thoughtful, ethical and reflective practitioners through small teaching groups, experienced practising therapists and a genuine commitment to personal and professional growth.
Your counselling journey starts here.
Click on the course below, you are interested in.
Elizabeth Betts, Founder of Aphrodite School of Counselling and Psychotherapy
Perhaps you have always been the person others turn to when they need someone to listen.
Perhaps you are looking for more meaningful work, or you want to develop stronger communication and listening skills in your current role.
Counselling training can be the first step towards a new career, but it can also deepen your confidence, self-awareness and ability to support others in many people-focused professions.
Thinking about becoming a counsellor?
Why choose Aphrodite?
We develop therapists, not just students.
At Aphrodite, every decision is guided by one question:
Will this help develop a better therapist?
We believe counselling training should be relational, ethical and grounded in real clinical experience. Our tutors are practising therapists, our groups are intentionally small, and our teaching supports the whole person and not just the assessment.
What makes us different:
CPCAB approved training centre
Small teaching groups
Taught by practising counsellors and psychotherapists
Individual support wherever possible
Strong focus on personal and professional development
Ethical practice at the heart of everything we do
Join for your entire counselling journey
Courses for every stage of your counselling journey
CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
The ideal starting point for anyone considering counselling training or wanting to develop communication, listening and people skills.
CPCAB Level 3 Counselling Studies
Build on your foundations and deepen your understanding of counselling theory and practice.
CPCAB Level 4 & 5 Advanced Diplomas
Develop advanced counselling skills and prepare for professional practice.
CPCAB Level 6 Diploma in Clinical Supervision
A specialist qualification for qualified counsellors ready to train as professional supervisors.
Meet Elizabeth Betts
Founder of Aphrodite School of Counselling and Psychotherapy
Hello, I’m Elizabeth. I’m a psychodynamic therapist, clinical supervisor and lecturer with many years of experience in counselling, supervision and counselling education.
I founded Aphrodite with a clear vision: to create a counselling training school where students are known as individuals, where ethical practice sits at the heart of every decision, and where personal development is valued alongside academic learning.
For me, counselling training is about far more than helping students pass a course. It is about supporting people to become safe, reflective and confident practitioners who future clients can trust.
I would be delighted to welcome you to Aphrodite and help you explore whether counselling training is the right next step for you.
Helping you become the therapist your future clients can trust.
Could counselling be your future?
Whether you are ready to apply or simply want to ask a few questions, we would love to hear from you.
There is no pressure and no obligation — just honest guidance to help you decide whether Aphrodite is the right place for your journey. Get in touch with any questions below and we’ll get back to you ASAP.
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