First Psychology Borders

15/05/2026

LAST CHANCE! Today is your last chance to apply for a place on our Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychological Therapy starting in October 2026.

Don't miss your chance to apply! Visit https://www.firstpsychologytraining.co.uk/professional-training for more details and to start your application.

15/05/2026

Training to be a counsellor requires a person to acquire practical skills alongside a knowledge of therapeutic approaches and models.

One of the ways of gaining valuable experience is by seeing real clients on placement.

The placement offers a chance for students to practise in a supervised clinical setting what they have learnt in the classroom. It's an exciting part of learning to be a counsellor.

For more about the role of placements in counselling training, read our latest blog post at https://www.firstpsychologytraining.co.uk/blog-detail?ID=46

12/05/2026

We're currently accepting applications to our professional Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychological Therapy, but time is running out. Our closing date for applications is Friday 15 May.

If you're thinking of training to be a counsellor, take a look at what we offer. Created by experienced therapists with years of experience in the field, we provide the breadth of knowledge, skills and experience that we believe is important when training for this important role.

You can check out our prospectus and apply athttps://www.firstpsychology.co.uk/files/A5%20prospectus2026v4.pdf

11/05/2026

When it comes to counselling training, you may expect it to be very practical. Counselling is all about the relationship between client and counsellor, so of course the practical nature of counselling is vital.

What you may not expect is the academic side of training and you may wonder why this is actually necessary.

Our latest blog post dives deeper into the academic side of training and explores the many benefits of understanding multiple perspectives and theories when working with a client.

You can read more the full blog post and find out more about our Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychological Therapy at https://www.firstpsychologytraining.co.uk/blog-detail?ID=45

06/05/2026

Spring is a gentle reminder of the power of rebirth, growth and transformation. Perhaps you are thinking of a new career that makes use of skills you have gained from another area of work?

If you're thinking about your own career transformation – undertaking professional training to be a counsellor/psychological therapist – you may be interested in our Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychological Therapy.

Our Edinburgh-based diploma course is a formal, professional training course which equips students with the skills and capabilities to work as counsellors/psychological therapists in the field.

It is delivered on a part time basis over two years enabling students to work while studying.

This course is unique in that:
☑️ It has been created by practitioners working in the field with years of experience working in an education setting in addition to being practising therapists.
☑️ Our ethos reflects the pluralistic basis of First Psychology
☑️ We blend practice-based learning with contemporary theoretical developments. This ensures that what we offer is at the cutting edge in the field.

If you think this career path may be for you, you can find out more about the course, criteria for applying and apply at https://www.firstpsychologytraining.co.uk/professional-training

**There's not long to go before our closing date for applications, so don't delay!**

04/05/2026

If you're considering training to be a counsellor/psychological therapist, choosing the right course is an important decision.

The course you choose determines not just what is taught to you but also the way it is taught.

Our new blog post, out today, looks at some key elements of counselling training and why they are important. Read it at https://www.firstpsychologytraining.co.uk/blog-detail?ID=44

06/04/2026

Counselling is a career like no other where you accompany people on a journey of discovery and growth.

Here are some things that our counsellors love about their job:

✅ "It's a real privilege to be trusted by people at difficult times in their lives."
✅ "I provide a safe, non-judgmental space in which people can be themselves fully."
✅ "Seeing the impact that counselling can have on people is so rewarding."
✅ "I love feeling invested in supporting someone else's journey."
✅ "No two days are ever the same."
✅ "I am always learning new things about myself."

**Training to be a counsellor/psychological therapist**
Visit our website at https://www.firstpsychologytraining.co.uk/professional-training if you're interested in finding out more about our professional Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychological Therapy.

05/03/2026

If you're thinking of training to be a counsellor, it can be hard to decide which course to do. Our professional Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychological Therapy is unique as it draws on the expertise of First Psychology's practitioners and our pluralistic ethos. We're currently accepting applications for the course starting in autumn 2026.

You may of course have questions about the course and our teaching methods, so we're holding a live online Open Day Event on 9 April 2026 at 6.30pm BST during which we will answer any questions you may have and give you an insight into our professional training course.

To join us live online, book your place today at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/lkcukcVbQ8OMJBRRNnGIQA #/registration

24/02/2026

Our Edinburgh-based diploma course is currently accepting applications for the academic year beginning autumn 2026. If you're interested in training to be a counsellor/psychological therapist, check out our website for more details.

Training to be a counsellor/psychological therapist can vary considerably. If you're looking to train in this area, it's important to explore what each course will provide and how it may suit you.

At First Psychology, our professional Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychological Therapy provides a contemporary, practice-based pathway that, on completion, will provide the learning and tools to apply for employment or work as as an independent practitioner.

Our Edinburgh based course...

✅ blends practice-based learning with contemporary theoretical developments.

✅ reflects the pluralistic basis of First Psychology.

✅ has been created by clinical practitioners working in the field.

**We're currently accepting applications for students wishing to begin the course this autumn**

To find out more about this course and apply for a place, visit https://www.firstpsychologytraining.co.uk/professional-training

02/02/2026

We're looking to recruit a psychology services advisor to work full-time in our central Edinburgh office.

The ideal candidate will have an interest in the field of mental health and be well versed in delivering a first class service to clients.

If this sounds like you, you can find out more about this job athttps://www.firstpsychology.co.uk/files/psychology-service-advisor-feb-26.pdf