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Heartwood Counselling College

A Counselling training centre located on the beautiful Dartington Hall Estate. We have courses for e

An established training provider in the South West offering professional counselling training courses. We have courses available at every level of study, from beginners, to graduate, post-graduate and supervision.

18/02/2026

The daffodils are beginning to appear in the hedgerows again — bright, resilient, and unmistakably signalling that spring is on its way.

These first blooms are more than just a cheerful splash of yellow. They’re a reminder of seasonal rhythms, soil warming, lighter evenings, and new growth just around the corner.

What are the first signs of spring you notice in your garden or local hedgerows? Share your photos and tag us!

We’d love to hear what signals the changing season where you are.

10/10/2024

On this World Mental Health Day, let's come together to raise awareness and support one another. Mental health touches all of us, and today is a powerful reminder that caring for our minds is just as important as caring for our bodies. It is ok to feel anxious, overwhelmed, or sad and you don't have to face it alone.

Reaching out for help through counselling that offers a safe space to address how you feel can make a world of difference. Let's continue to break the stigma around mental health and build a community where everyone feels safe to speak up and seek support. Let's continue to lift each other up.

13/05/2024

Mental Health Awareness Week starts on 13th May. It is an opportunity to take the time to remember that every conversation, every act of kindness and every moment of understanding makes a difference in someone's life. We can also take a chance to think about how we can look after our own mental health and feel free to talk about our own struggles. As this year the Mental Health Foundation's theme is "moving for more mental health", you could have a walk and talk with a family member, friend or neighbour but most importantly remember you are not alone. When things become difficult to handle, counselling can provide a supportive space to talk about any concerns relating to feelings of sadness, anxiety, helplessness or anything else that perhaps makes everyday life difficult.

10/10/2023

Today marks World Mental Health Day, serving as an important reminder to discuss and promote awareness surrounding various aspects of mental well-being. It provides an opportunity for us to think about strategies for preserving our personal mental health and encourages us to be more open about our struggles. It's important to recognise that experiencing feelings of anxiety and sadness is common.
Counselling provides a supportive environment for addressing these concerns. Additionally, today is dedicated to breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health challenges.

29/09/2023

From 10th January 2024 we are pleased to offer our Advanced Diploma in Counselling on a weekday at our London venue. The next weekday course will start on 10th January and will take place fortnightly on Wednesdays. Qualify as a professional counsellor with our NCPS Accredited course at our beautiful Central London venue in Regent’s Park.

17/05/2023

It's Mental Health Awareness Week.

This week is all about raising awareness about the mental health. It offers the opportunity to learn more about the issues surrounding mental health and more importantly, to talk about it. Mental health is just as important as physical health, and we all have mental health to take care of.

This year's theme is anxiety, a natural reaction to some situations. Anxiety can help us to focus or take extra care when needed, but if it can easily become overwhelming if it goes on for a while, if it becomes intense and as a result it can have a negative impact in our daily life. Spotting the signs of anxiety is the first step. It is helpful to find out about common symptoms of anxiety, possible reasons for it and what to do when you’re anxious.

The Mental Health Foundation have a number of free resources that can help you understand more about anxiety along with methods and ideas on how to manage it.

Remember, it's okay to not be okay and there is no shame in seeking help if you're struggling. Let's continue to break the stigma surrounding mental health and promote positive well-being for all rather than suffer in silence.

23/03/2023

Let’s all come together for the third UK National Day of Reflection. It can be difficult to talk about loss and many people struggle to know what to say when trying to support someone who has been bereaved. This unique day is an opportunity to remember our loved ones who’ve passed away; support family, friends, colleagues and neighbours who are grieving; and connect with each other.

27/02/2023

Online CPD Workshops - Identifying and Working with Maladaptive Schemas – 4 March

Suitable for all our level 4 students on their first or second year of study and already qualified counsellors - our latest online workshop will look at the work of Jeffery Young and the concept of Maladaptive Schemas. These can be described as beliefs about us, our life, the world and others, which help us cope with and make sense of things when we are children, but which in later life can sabotage happiness and connection.

Secure your place by booking online www.heartwoodcounselling.org/courses/cpd/ today

All current Heartwood students and alumni are entitled to a £40 alumni saving per day - so you pay just £45. (T&C’s apply).

06/02/2023

Take the next step in your counselling training to enhance your skills and knowledge…

Advanced Specialist Diploma in Psychotherapy

This accredited course offers blended learning and is perfect for qualified counsellors looking to further their self development, build on their confidence as a practitioner, improve their skills and aid their therapeutic work. This course is also for practitioners that want to further develop their practice rationale and establish an appropriate basis for independent practice.

What the course offers;

A deeper exploration into ‘self’
Further understanding of the importance of the client- therapist relationship
Developing an individual psychotherapeutic therapeutic approach
Further details on our website (link in bio) or call us on 01803 865464

23/12/2022

We will be closed for the holidays from
Christmas Eve
Until
Tuesday 3rd January 2023
We send you best wishes for the season and
a Happy New Year

Address

Dartington Space
Totnes
TQ96EN

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441803865464

Website

http://heartwoodcounselling.org/

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