Matrix College - Why choose to train with us?

Why Matrix - What People Say

Why choose to train at Matrix?

We offer the only BSc in integrative counselling in East Anglia.
You can study for a qualification at the level appropriate for you.
We have a system of accreditation of prior learning so that your previous study can be taken into account.
We welcome you as a student or graduate to return for guidance and continual professional development in order to continue your personal growth, learning needs or interests.
We have a variety of short courses available for qualified counsellors seeking continued professional development.

Courses are run at weekends in order to help you combine life commitments with training.
Our courses are designed to allow you to take a year out if needed, to consolidate learning, concentrate on personal development and/or alleviate family or job pressures.
We provide and encourage open communication between the Director of Training, tutors, supervisors and students.
You will be offered a service that puts you as an individual, and your training needs, first.
There will always be someone at the end of the phone to help you.
There is specific help if you have not formally studied at this level, or for many years.
You receive backup and support on all aspects of your development and training as a counsellor.
If you have difficulty finding a counselling placement there is a Matrix low cost counselling service where you may be able to gain practice experience.
We have an instalment scheme so that fees can be spread over a year of training.

We regulate group size to between eight and fourteen students in order to optimise the quality of the experiential learning.
There are taster days designed to give you an opportunity to explore whether you would like to do further training with Matrix.
Susie Jones and her colleagues are all highly qualified and experienced practitioners and trainers.
Matrix has a team of visiting tutors who have a range of specialities that enhance the core training.

The courses are the culmination of many years’ combined experience, research and fine-tuning.

Matrix welcomes students with disabilities.
Matrix has an open door to individuals from all walks of life and theoretical backgrounds and is open to learning from different theoretical languages.

What people have said about Matrix counselling courses:

“What I like is that the approach is integrative. I was interested in knowing what other orientations had to offer and I am now much more confident in my practice.”
"I haven’t studied for twenty years and have had a lot of emotional and family difficulties. When I started I wasn’t sure that I could become a professional counsellor. At Matrix my life experience was really valued, and I was given all the help I needed to develop on the academic side from my classmates and the tutors”.

“I wanted a course that is recognised in the British Educational System, – and I found that in Matrix. This training has brought out the best in me, and I am really happy to recommend Matrix”.
“This course was excellent for me. There was a nice balance of theory and practice on each session. Having a full weekend of training meant that I was able to continue my job and pay for my training while I worked”.
“I keep returning to Matrix for continuing professional development as you offer value for money. Your courses are well structured in a supportive and nurturing environment and have given me a sound grounding in my work with children and their families.”

“I felt this course was brilliant! The tutors gave me extra help as I am dyslexic and I am now a confident qualified counsellor. I really appreciated the small classes and individual time we were given by the tutors”.
“This training has helped develop my own style of counselling which reflects my philosophy, values and personality”.