1) Normally a degree in any subject, usually a minimum of 2:1or above
2) A certificate in counseling or minimum 40 hours counselling skills training for applicants with a relevant professional qualification e.g. nursing, social work, occupational therapy.
3) English Language at GCSE grade C or equivalent, or IELTS overall score 7.
4) Two satisfactory references; one of which must normally be an academic reference.
5) Insight into psychotherapeutic counselling, to be assessed via interview.