• Be a qualified professional who adheres to a code of conduct, or a student in training as a counsellor/psychotherapist. We also welcome applicants in other related roles within the helping professions, which may not have a professional body  - please contact us if you would like to discuss your eligibility.

You can apply by submitting the following documents and items:

• A completed Post Qualifying Courses application form (available to download from 'Download' section of this web page).
• Your £350 Enrolment Deposit (Non-Refundable) to reserve your place (see the 'Fees' tab for further information).

• Section 1: Sensing.
• Section 2: Experiencing.
• Section 3: Sharing.

Attendance requirements:

A minimum of 80% attendance is required at timetabled teaching days. 

Award: 

Iron Mill College Diploma in Creative Arts Therapies. 

Please note: Iron Mill College students who complete the course before having fully qualified as a counsellor or psychotherapist (i.e. where they are still to complete their placement hours and / or qualifying exams) will be issued with an interim attendance certificate and covering letter only - they will receive their full certificate once they fully qualify as a counsellor / psychotherapist. 

Please also note: Completion of this course does not provide a route to registration with the National Counselling Society (NCS), or any other professional body, and detailed individual applications to NCS are required for this purpose, where applicable.

• Runs on Fridays over 12 Days, 10.00am - 5.00pm, over 6 months (full course dates available in 'Download' section of this web page).
• Applications received less than 4 weeks before the start of the course will be processed at the discretion of the Programmes Lead. If this is the case, please contact us for further details as soon as possible.

Course fees and payment options: 

• An Enrolment Deposit of £350.00 (Non-Refundable) followed by ONE instalment of £615.00.  

Option 2 (Total Payable now £1,015.00):

• An Enrolment Deposit of £350.00 (Non-Refundable) followed by Two instalments of £332.50 (payable by direct debit).

Bespoke payment plans - (Total Payable £1,015.00):

In order to facilitate students, Iron Mill College has introduced Bespoke Payment Plans which can be tailored to meet your specific needs. Please contact us at 01392 219200 / enquiries@ironmill.co.uk for further information.

Further information on fees:

Fees listed include VAT.

*This 'Special Offer' is a discretionary offer and may be withdrawn without notice.

Applicants are invited to enrol by paying the Enrolment Deposit (which shall be fully non-refundable in all circumstances) as well as submitting all application documents (see the 'Applications' tab for further information). The balance of course fees is payable as per the relevant schedule option above.

All applicants should ensure they read and understand the Terms and Conditions of the Student Agreement and the Finance Agreement before applying and paying their Enrolment Deposit (Non-Refundable).

Tuition Fee Increases:

Tuition fees are reviewed in Autumn each year and are usually increased in line with CPI each January.

How to pay:

For initial course payments and deposits, you can pay online (via PayPal) by using the booking form on this web page. You can also pay all fees by credit / debit card, either in person at Iron Mill College in Exeter, or over the phone by calling 01392 219200. Please note that we are unable to accept payments via American Express or Diners Club cards.

We also accept cash paid in person at Iron Mill College in Exeter, as well as cheques, which should be made out to 'Iron Mill College' and dropped in or sent to 'Iron Mill College, Morwenstow, 7 Barnfield Crescent, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1QT'. We can also accept payments by bank transfer and direct debit - please get in touch with us at 01392 219200 / enquiries@ironmill.co.uk for our bank details or a direct debit form. Please use your name as the reference when making such payments.


Additional expenses:

This will vary depending on your own circumstances, but all applicants must make sure they fully understand the additional expense requirements they will need to undertake during this course. Iron Mill College is unable to contribute to any of these additional costs; they are met by the student. These costs may include:

• Travel and boarding costs.

• Purchase of books.

• Supervision that meets your governing body requirements.

Course commencement:

Please note: Iron Mill College makes every effort to avoid altering course times, course commencement and conclusion dates. However, should any changes be necessary, you will be notified at the earliest opportunity. All courses run subject to demand and the formation of a viable class cohort, based on the enrolment of a minimum number of successful applicants. A full refund of course fees paid, including any deposit, will be given to all applicants in the event that a course does not proceed and at least 14 days’ notice (prior to the advertised course start date) will be given to applicants, in the event of a course cancellation or postponement. The college cannot be held liable for any remedy, damages or compensation beyond this.

• BA (Hons) Degree in Integrative Counselling (Validated by University of Worcester).
• Postgraduate Certificate in Supervision (Validated by University of Worcester).
• Diploma in Supervision (Advanced Specialist Training Status with NCS).
• Post Qualifying Diploma in Counselling Children and Adolescents.
• Post Qualifying Diploma in Eating Disorders: Brain, Body and Mind (Advanced Specialist Training Status with NCS).
• Postgraduate Certificate in Positive Psychology Coaching (Validated by University of Worcester).