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Why choose Iron Mill?

TRAINING

Our training programmes cover a wide range of theories and are constantly updated to keep up with current theories and legislation. The majority of programmes are accredited by a National or European body that is recognised in the profession.

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION

The training programmes are designed to meet the requirements of the relevant professional bodies to allow candidates to complete their professional registration. These bodies include BACP, UKCP and EAS. Details of these bodies can be found in the FAQ section of this website or by visiting their website (please click on the links above).

QUALITY

Our professional training is delivered by experienced practioners and teachers all bringing their own unique portfolio of skills to the programme. Our reputation has been built over several decades and graduates have great success when entering the profession. Our quality standards are carefully monitored both internally and externally by our accrediting bodies and through our partnerships with Strode College and the University of Worcester.

LOCATION / BUILDING

We are located in the centre of Exeter in the heart of the South West. Exeter is accessible by all transport links including bus, rail and air. We have students who travel from all over the UK to undertake our training. The institute is based in a beautiful historic building and has three comfortable teaching rooms (two with breakout areas) all with drinks facilities.  The office is based on site and it has a resources room, including the library, located right next door to it.

PART-TIME TRAINING

All of our training is available part-time and is normally available one day per week or one weekend a month. This enables you to fit the courses around any work commitments.

TASTER DAYS 

We offer taster days for all the longer training as we understand the commitment needed to complete a programme of this type. The taster day allows you to sample what we can offer and the cost of the taster day is deducted from your course fees should you wish to continue. These days are also useful in the own right and you will leave with some new tools even if you decide not to continue onto further training.

101 INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOPS 

In addition to the Taster days outlined above we also have two-day Introduction workshops for the four main training areas, Counselling, TA Psychotherapy, Supervison and Coaching. These are more in-depth workshops that in some cases form part of the training hours (TA Psychotherapy & Coaching) of the programme and will be a requirement of the course.

FACILITIES

  •       Online resources and student space accessible via the web
  •       A reference library of books and journals   
  •       Internet access including wireless if you wish to bring your own laptop   
  •       Audio and visual equipment (DVD, VCR, TV, Hi-Fi, Projector)   
  •       Photocopying facilities with an extensive bank of articles, journals and graduates essays   
  •       Visiting specialist staff   
  •       Three comfortable teaching rooms, two with breakout areas   
  •       Full time administrative staff  (Monday – Saturday)
  •       Refreshment areas with hot and cold drinks. Lunchroom and kitchen area   
  •       Close proximity to city centre where you can find plenty of quality eating establishments

ADDITIONAL STUDENT BENEFITS

As a student here at the Iron MIll Institute you get the following benefits in addition to your tuition.  

  •       Online resources and student space accessible via the web
  •       Free access to our own reference library and bank of journals
  •       Free taster days *Reduced fee CPD workshops (25% discount) *Student membership of Strode College giving you access to their resources and e-library(Counselling programmes only)
  •       Access to Education Software at preferential pricing (typically up to 85%) when you register as an Iron Mill Student with Software4Students
  •       Internet Access on site (wireless & pc access)
  •       You can apply for a student card (NUS)  (Counselling programmes only)
  •       You join a large network of Iron Mill students and graduates with whom many new contacts can be made.