Counselling Skills Training
WEB offers professional counselling skills training designed to build confidence, communication, and practical support skills in a safe and supportive learning environment. Whether you are looking to begin a career in counselling, enhance your current role, or develop personal skills, WEB’s training programmes combine expert guidance with hands-on learning to help individuals grow both personally and professionally. With a focus on empathy, active listening, and ethical practice, WEB empowers learners to make a positive difference in the lives of others. including:
Certificate in counselling skill's
Level 2
CPCAB Accredited
Interested in Counselling? Start Your Journey with WEB Merseyside!
Take your first step into the world of counselling with our CPCAB Level 2 Counselling Skills Course — now registering interest for Autumn/Winter 2026.
Whether you’re exploring counselling as a new career path or seeking personal growth, this course offers a strong and supportive foundation.
Why Join Us?
No previous experience needed
Supportive and welcoming learning environment
Build confidence and practical helping skills
Perfect progression route to Level 3
15-week Fast Track programme
Combination of in-person and online sessions.
Students who complete their training at WEB will receive priority opportunities to undertake their 100-hour placement within our in-house counselling service while completing their Level 4 Counselling Skills Training, gaining valuable real-world experience in a supportive environment.
As a charity all profits from the course go towards funding our local community services.
What You’ll Learn
• Active listening & empathy
• Professional boundaries & ethics
• Self-awareness & emotional intelligence
• Core counselling skills (reflection, questioning, summarising)
Course Fees
£776 course fee
£186 CPCAB registration
A 10% deposit of the course fee is required to secure your place.
Payment plan available
When and Where?
Monday and Wednesday evenings 6pm – 9.15pm
Monday online, Wednesday in person
Start date: 7th September
Half term: 26th October
Christmas Break: 21st December – 2 weeks
Final week: 4th January 2027
Mop up weeks if needed: 11th and 18th January 2027
Thinking of Applying?
Join us for one hour for our online Q&A session – Monday 6th July 7pm before enrolling to ask questions and find out more.
How to Register Your Interest;
Contact us directly for more information and we will send you an Expression of Interest form:
info@webmerseyside.org
Counselling Placements
WEB offers students completing their required 100-hour placement as part of their Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling the opportunity to undertake their placement within our unique counselling service in the heart of Birkenhead. As a grassroots organisation embedded within the local community, students gain valuable experience working with a wide range of needs, issues, and concerns, helping them build confidence, practical skills, and real-world experience in a supportive and nurturing environment that prepares them for professional practice once qualified.
WEB prides itself on offering a high-quality experience for both students and service users. Since 2008, we have provided free counselling support to the local community and have over 18 years’ experience in offering counselling placements to students from more than 10 colleges and universities.
CPCAB Level3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
WEB is excited to announce that we are working hard behind the scenes to launch our CPCAB-accredited Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies, coming February/March 2027. The course will be delivered using a combination of both online and in person, offering flexible learning opportunities to suit a range of needs. Further details and course dates will be released soon.
The Reading Womb
Funded by the Cheshire & Merseyside Women & Children’s Services Partnership, “The Reading Womb” is a programme supporting women who are 12 weeks or more pregnant and struggling with their mental health.
Research has shown that people who join in shared reading groups experience an improvement in their mental health, have improved levels of concentration, have a better emotional understanding and are better able to discuss meaningful issues about themselves.
If you are struggling,why not join us for a relaxing supportive session enjoying shared reading of stories specifically for you to connect with other pregnant women, to feel good and to live well. There will be good conversation and refreshments and we will also have a chance to read to your baby.
For more information contact info@webmerseyside.org or telephone 0151 653 3771.
Funded by People Tree Project
WEB's Sunshine Prescription and Soul Food Sessions
WEB’s Women’s Sunshine Prescription Service enables women from a variety of backgrounds to come along to the centre and experience a safe, non-judgemental space in which to come together with other women, have fun and learn new skills. Our Sunshine Prescriptions and ‘Soul Food’ projects mean all activities are designed to give people a boost to their confidence and overall emotional well-being. Activities can include anything from arts and crafts, to a trip out to the cinema, to aromatherapy massage. On alternative weeks, we run our mini-training sessions which allow the women to have a taste of some of the more in depth training we offer, such as learning about mindfulness, stress management, the importance of gratitude etc.
In partnership with:
CPD
WEB offers a range of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training opportunities designed to support both personal and professional growth. At WEB, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality training grounded in real-life case studies and practical experience. We meet you where you are, without judgement, and provide a supportive, nurturing environment that helps you grow in confidence as you develop and practise your new skills.
As a charity specialising in trauma recovery and domestic abuse support, we are deeply committed to helping develop the knowledge, confidence, and awareness needed to support those who need it most. We will challenge you, support you, and hold a safe space for you throughout your learning journey.
At WEB, we strongly believe in experiential learning — because to truly support clients effectively, we believe it is important to experience and understand the methods for yourself.
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WEB’s Young Women’s Group Service
This is a service for girls aged 13-18 and operates on a Wednesday evening at the following times: Our group runs Wedensday 6pm - 8pm.
Join us at our young women’s groups held every Wednesday at Gautby Road Play and Community Centre, Birkenhead.
There’s loads to do including arts and crafts like jewellery making and painting, make up and beauty classes, games, and courses like street dance, self defense and martial arts.
If you don’t fancy taking part in one of our courses you can simply come along and hang out with other girls your age, chat, and have a bit of space and time for yourself. If you’d like, there’s also the chance to talk to someone for a bit of advice or just for a listening ear. Our staff and volunteers are always available to listen and help. You can talk confidentially and there’s no pressure just be yourself.
Our aim is to provide a safe place where you can come to relax, meet new friends, learn new skills, have fun and build your confidence and self-esteem.
If you would like some more information call us on 0151 653 3771, alternatively click below to complete a referral form. Once we have received the completed referral, we will make contact to arrange a one to one welcome session. Our current wait time for a welcome session is around 4-6 weeks from date of referral.
WEB’s Young Boys' Group Service
This is a service for boys aged 9-15 and operates on a Monday evening at 4.30pm-6.30pm.
Are you aged between 9 and 15 years old? Want to have some fun and learn new things?
Then join us at our boys’ group held every Monday at Gautby Road Play and Community Centre, Birkenhead.
There’s loads to do including arts and crafts like painting, games, football and courses like street dance, self defense and martial arts.
If you don’t fancy taking part in one of our courses you can simply come along and hang out with other boys your age, chat, and have a bit of space and time for yourself. If you’d like, there’s also the chance to talk to someone for a bit of advice or just for a listening ear. Our staff and volunteers are always available to listen and help. You can talk confidentially and there’s no pressure just be yourself.
Our aim is to provide a safe place where you can come to relax, meet new friends, learn new skills, have fun and build your confidence and self-esteem.
If you would like some more information, contact us on 0151 653 3771 or click below to complete a referral form. Once we have received the completed referral, we will make contact to arrange a one to one welcome session. Please note, our current wait time is around 4-6 weeks from date of referral.
True Colours
True Colours is designed to support young people aged 13-18 who identify as non-binary or as a gender other than their birth gender. The aim of the group is to provide a safe space for young people to come and be themselves, take part in a variety of activities, selected by them. Our aim is to help young people to build their confidence and self-esteem, as well as reduce their isolation. The group runs each Tuesday evening from 5pm – 7pm from out Gautby Road Centre. For more information please call 0151 653 3771 or email info@webmerseyside.org. Alternatively, click below to complete a referral form.
Young People's Counselling and Listening Service
WEB offers counselling to young people aged 11-18.
We also offer our listening service which gives young people an opportunity to speak to someone about what might be going on for them at the time, without fear of judgement or advice giving.
If you are interested in finding out more about any of our youth services, please call the centre on 0151 653 3771 or click belowto complete a referral form.
WEB also offers confidence and self-esteem training for young people and takes referrals for this from within our 3 existing groups named above and counselling waiting lists.
The People Tree Project - a young people's trauma programme.
The People Tree Project is facilitated by a very experienced and qualified therapist who has been trained in specific trauma work and supported by an experienced member of staff who has vast experience of working with young people. The program is therapeutic and uses mediums such as sand play, art therapy, music and meditation etc to undertake the program with the young people to support them to overcome barriers potentially related to trauma.
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