Counsellor Training, CPD, and Certification Courses

 

Accredited counsellor training, expert-led CPD, and practical skills you can use right away.

PESI offers counsellor training designed for licenced professionals who want to strengthen clinical skills, earn continuing professional development credits, and stay current in a fast-changing field. Whether you are looking for online counsellor training, CPD for counsellors, or certification courses that support professional growth, you can find flexible options built around real practice needs across general counselling and more specialised professional paths.

With decades of experience in continuing professional development for counsellors, PESI helps professionals deepen expertise in trauma, ethics, CBT, DBT, EMDR, supervision, and other high-demand specialties. Learn from trusted experts, build confidence in your clinical work, and choose courses that support both licence renewal and better client care.

 

Accredited counselor training, expert-led CEUs, and practical skills you can use right away. Explore PESI Inc today!

Online Counsellor Training Courses

Whether you want self-paced learning, live online training, or advanced specialty education, our counsellor training courses are built to fit busy schedules.

Explore programs designed to help counsellors earn CPD, strengthen treatment approaches, and apply new skills immediately in practice. From foundational topics to advanced clinical techniques, these courses support both continuing professional development and long-term professional growth.

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Complete IFS Therapy Immersion: Integrating the Internal Family Systems (IFS) Model Across...
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Comprehensive EMDR skills training to conduct all treatment start to finish. PLUS, training on...
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Behavioral, medication and relationship interventions to help your clients thrive with ADHD from...
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Complex Trauma Certification Training Level 1 & 2 (CCTP/CCTP-II) Course with Janina Fisher
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Learn foundational body-based techniques, including somatic experiencing skills, breathwork,...
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Gain the breakthrough, single-session skills, and mindset you need to truly make a difference!
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Treating Complex Trauma and Shame Dual Certification Course
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Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) Certificate Course: A start-to-finish training for...
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Learn gold-standard treatments including Exposure Ritual Prevention, Habit Reversal Therapy &...
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Learn sensitive strength-based approaches for Autism, ADHD, “AuDHD”, Dyslexia, OCD & more, from...
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Certificate Programme in Advanced Trauma, PTSD & Dissociation: featuring Dr Ruth Lanius and...
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Join world leading trainers to learn how to do somatic therapy specifically for relational trauma,...
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Learn a complete framework to treat anxious, disorganized, avoidant and insecure attachment with...
Digital Seminar
Watch internationally board-certified group psychotherapist, author, and trainer Hannah Smith, MA,...
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The horrifying truth is that violence and trauma are so pervasive, all women are affected by them...
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Become fully confident in providing care for autistic adults and teens through this exclusive,...
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Trauma & Memory: Body as Healer with Peter Levine

Counsellor Training by Professional Focus

Counsellors work across a wide range of clinical settings and specialties so training needs can vary based on role, population, and treatment focus. Alongside broad counsellor CPD and certification courses, PESI offers training paths tailored for more specialised counselling professionals.

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Addiction Counsellor Training

Explore addiction counsellor training, CPD, and certification courses designed to support substance use treatment, recovery-focused care, ethics, and evidence-based interventions for addiction professionals.

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Mental Health Counsellor Training

Browse mental health counsellor training, continuing professional development, and certification courses focused on assessment, treatment planning, trauma, anxiety, depression, and other core clinical skills. 

Counsellor Certification and Professional Advancements

 

Counsellor certification courses help you build specialised expertise, strengthen credibility, and expand the services you offer clients.

If you are looking for counsellor certification in areas like trauma, grief, addiction, ADHD, or supervision, PESI offers flexible online options that combine practical training with recognised continuing professional development. These programmes are designed to go beyond general CPD and provide focused skill development that you can apply directly in your work.

 

In partnership with Evergreen Certifications, PESI UK supports counsellors who want to pursue advanced training that enhances both professional growth and client outcomes.

Bestselling Counselor Certifications

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Behavioral, medication and relationship interventions to help your clients thrive with ADHD from...
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Complex Trauma Certification Training Level 1 & 2 (CCTP/CCTP-II) Course with Janina Fisher
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Learn foundational body-based techniques, including somatic experiencing skills, breathwork,...
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Treating Complex Trauma and Shame Dual Certification Course
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Join world leading trainers to learn how to do somatic therapy specifically for relational trauma,...
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This new online certification course is the training you need to get fully prepared to work with...
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Complex Trauma Certification Training: Interventions from EMDR, Parts Work, CPT, and Polyvagal...
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CSTS Certification: Eating Disorders, Addictive Eating, Body Shame and More
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy C-DBT Intensive Certification Course: Mastering and Integrating DBT...
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Tammy Nelson brings you a comprehensive program on integrating sex and couple’s therapy....
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Learn how to use simple body-based, polyvagal, neurobiological interventions - including,...
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Get certified in advanced grief counseling. Treat all types of grief with CBT, EMDR, Somatic, art...

Counsellor CPD and Continuing Professional Development

Continuing professional development for counsellors is essential for maintaining licensure, staying current with evidence-based care, and continuing to grow as a clinician.

PESI offers a wide range of counsellor CPD through live webinars, digital seminars, online courses, and certification programmes. Whether you need CPD credits for licence renewal or want to expand your knowledge in a specific area, you can find flexible options that fit your schedule.

From online CPD for counsellors to topic-specific continuing professional development courses, each programme is designed to deliver practical insights that translate into better care and stronger clinical confidence.

Why Counsellors Choose PESI for Training and CPD

Counsellors choose PESI UK for practical, expert-led training that connects directly to real-world clinical work.

Our courses are taught by respected leaders in mental health and counselling, like Bessel Van der Kolk and Janina Fisher, with a strong focus on evidence-based approaches that counsellors use every day. This ensures that the training you complete is not only relevant but immediately useful in your sessions.

With flexible formats, recognised continuing professional development, and a wide range of specialty topics, PESI helps counsellors find training that supports both professional requirements and meaningful career growth.

Free Counsellor Resources and Training

Free counsellor resources from PESI include worksheets, blogs, assessment tools, prevention resources, and select free training opportunities designed to support clinical growth.

Free Prevention and Assessment Tools for Counsellors

Access practical tools that support prevention, screening, and client assessment across a range of clinical settings. These resources are designed to be easy to use and immediately applicable in your work.

Free Training for Counsellors

Join free live and online training events to explore new topics, learn from leading experts, and stay engaged with current trends in counseling.

These sessions offer an opportunity to experience PESI training before committing to a full course, while also supporting ongoing professional development.

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18 Aug, 2026
You’ll get the most current, research-backed Motivational Interviewing strategies from experienced...
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30 Jul, 2026
Join renowned trauma expert, Janina Fisher, PhD, and learn her latest insights for helping your...
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30 Jul, 2026
No matter the discipline, very few providers have received adequate training on safely and...
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8 Jul, 2026
This seminar will help you to better intervene with the challenging child—the one who won’t sit...
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8 Jul, 2026
This seminar will help you to better intervene with the challenging child—the one who won’t sit...
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25 Jun, 2026
Experience master couples therapist Terry Real working LIVE with a real couple in crisis to...

Check Your State Counselor CPD Requirements

If you're seeking continuing professional development to keep your registration and professional credentials current, start by reviewing your professional body's guidelines to ensure you meet every requirement. Whether you're registered with the BACP, UKCP, BPS, HCPC, or another body, you can map out a meaningful year of learning that supports your professional goals whilst maintaining your standing.

New courses and webinar dates are added regularly — be sure to check back often for the latest offerings.


Our board-approved CPD programs are tailored to meet the needs of:

  • Counsellors
  • Marriage and Family Therapists
  • Social Workers
  • Psychologists
  • Psychiatrists
  • Psychotherapist
  • Mental Health Worker
  • Addiction Counselors

Professional Development for Today’s Counsellors

Counsellors work across private practice, schools, hospitals, treatment centers, and community settings, supporting clients through challenges such as trauma, anxiety, relationship issues, and life transitions.

Ongoing counsellor training helps professionals stay current with evidence-based approaches, strengthen clinical decision-making, and deliver better outcomes for clients.

PESI supports that work through counsellor training, CPD, and certification courses led by experienced professionals in the field. Whether your goal is license renewal or advanced specialization, the right training can help you continue growing throughout your career.

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