Counselling skills training for people wanting stronger communication skills, greater confidence, or a future in counselling.
Many people come to EMS because:
Supportive training focused on real conversations and real situations.
Training designed to improve confidence, skills, and opportunities.
Thinking about counselling or wanting stronger communication skills?
This course covers:
Perfect for beginners and people exploring counselling pathways.
Develop deeper counselling knowledge and practical skills.
This course covers:
Ideal for learners progressing into counselling or support roles.
For over 18 years, EMS has supported businesses across the Tees Valley, North East and North Yorkshire through practical training and business support.
Business owners choose EMS because the support feels:
The focus is helping people build confidence in a safe and encouraging environment.
Tell us about your business and challenges
We’ll help identify the right support
You decide if it feels right for your business
Whether you are exploring counselling as a career or improving how you support others, EMS can help you take the next step.
No.
Many people begin their counselling journey with no previous experience at all. Our introductory counselling courses are designed to help you build your understanding step by step, regardless of your background.
You don’t need to have worked in counselling or studied the subject before enrolling. What matters most is an interest in understanding people, developing your communication skills, and learning how counselling skills can be used in real-life situations.
As you progress through higher-level qualifications, you’ll continue to build your knowledge, confidence, and practical skills with support from experienced tutors throughout your learning journey.
Not at all.
While many learners join our counselling courses because they are considering a future career in counselling, others enrol for very different reasons.
Counselling skills are valuable in a wide range of professions, including management, HR, healthcare, education, coaching, customer service, social care, and community support roles. Many people also take counselling courses to improve their communication skills, develop greater self-awareness, build confidence, and strengthen their ability to support others.
Whether you’re exploring a counselling career, looking to enhance your current role, or simply interested in personal development, counselling skills can provide valuable tools that can be applied in both professional and everyday situations.
Many EMS courses are fully funded, but funding depends on factors such as where you live, your current circumstances, and the programme you’re interested in.
We work with a range of funding providers across areas including Tees Valley, York & North Yorkshire, and the wider North East. This means funding opportunities can vary throughout the year.
The good news is that you don’t need to work it all out yourself. If you’re unsure whether you qualify, simply get in touch and we’ll explain what support may be available and recommend the most suitable options.
Many learners are pleasantly surprised to discover they are eligible for funded training.
Many EMS courses include recognised qualifications or certificates, while others focus on developing practical skills and knowledge that can be applied immediately.
The qualification you receive will depend on the course you choose.
Every course page clearly explains what is included, and our team can help you understand which qualifications may be most relevant to your goals.
More importantly, our focus is not just on gaining a certificate. We want you to leave with skills, confidence, and knowledge that you can put into practice straight away.