Reflect On Academy
COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY TRAINING IN PURLEY, CROYDON, EASY REACH OF SUTTON, WALLINGTON, CATERHAM, SOUTH EAST LONDON AND SURREY
Fees & Entry Requirements
Fees
ROA Foundation Scholarship
Each year, ROA offers four partial scholarships (covering 0.25% of tuition fees) through the ROA Foundation. These are intended to support students from underrepresented backgrounds or those experiencing financial hardship. Scholarships are limited and awarded based on a written application and interview..
Professional Diploma: £3150.00 yearly (see important information below)*
Level 5 Psychotherapeutic Diploma - 3 year course:
£500 non-refundable deposit (paid in advance or with registration).
£2650 balance paid in monthly instalments (12 x £220.83).
10% discount if paid in full.
Applications being taken now for academic year 2025 to 2026
*Course fee includes a mandatory DBS check and our Level 3 Safeguarding Training, both of which must be completed before starting any placement.
Level 3 Certificate: £950.00
Certificate in Counselling & Therapeutic Expressive Arts:
£200 non-refundable deposit (paid in advance or with registration).
£750 balance paid in monthly instalments (6 x £125).
(Concessions may be available--proof required).
Other courses
Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapy* (top-up) - £1,995
Supervision Diploma - £1,995
Couples Diploma - Contact us for fees
Higher Diploma in Creative Expressive Therapeutic Arts - Contact us for fees
*If you have already completed the Psychotherapeutic Diploma at ROA or an equivalent, this course will allow you to complete a fourth year to obtain an Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapy.
Concessions
ROA, a privately funded college, offers concessions to eligible individuals. Proof is required to access financial assistance for psychotherapeutic counselling studies and training.
Additional Fees
BACP student membership (£82 per year), supervision (average £40-60 per session), personal counselling (£30-£40 per session), insurance (on average £50 per year.
Funding
Please note that this is not a funded course, but you can access a reduced rate according to individual entitlement criteria (e.g. employment status). When you apply, please let us know if you are on a low income (requires proof).
Flexible Payment By Installments
- Payments by monthly standing order or direct debit only.
- 10% discount for payment in full.
- Payments commence one month after the interview.
- Deposit of 10% is required.
Additional Ways we Support Students at ROA
ROA Foundation Bursary (Micro Grants)
Offer small bursaries (e.g., £25–£30) to help students cover specific costs such as required reading materials.
Eligibility: Students experiencing temporary financial hardship.
Frequency: Once per academic year, application required.
Reduced Rate Supervision
We partner with approved supervisors to offer lower-cost clinical supervision for placement students.
We believe no student should struggle to access ethical supervision.
Flexible Payment Plans
We can consider custom instalment plans for those in hardship or with specific circumstances – just ask confidentially.
Sponsored Therapy Sessions
We negotiate with trusted practitioners for reduced-cost therapy sessions for students in need, especially those in the preliminary stages of training. This also models good self-care.
Entry Requirements
The Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
Our Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling is intellectually demanding and requires self-exploration with personal growth to meet the training's challenges. Candidates must fill out an application form and meet course-specific admission requirements:
- Completed Reflect On Academy Level 3 Certificate in Counselling or equivalent at level 3.
- Completed CV
- A passport-sized photograph.
- Enhanced disclosures via the Criminal Records Bureau
- Provide evidence of good character and personal attributes via two referee reports.
In line with BACP requirements, you also need to demonstrate the following attributes:
- Self-awareness, maturity, and stability.
- Ability to make use of and reflect upon life experience.
- Capacity to cope with the emotional demand of the course.
- Ability to cope with intellectual and academic requirements.
- Ability to form a helping relationship.
- Ability to be self-critical and use both positive and negative feedback.
- Some awareness of prejudice and oppression.
- Awareness of the nature of difference and equality.
- Ability to recognise the need for personal and professional support.
- A primary need for training in helping others rather than personal counselling.
Application Process
You must address these requirements in your statements in the application and responses to the criteria questionnaire, which has to be completed as part of the application process. We will send you course information to complete and return to the course administrator.
Securing a place
Our decision to offer a place is based on your written application form, the above entry requirements and your interview. The interview is a crucial element of the selection process. To be given a place, you must demonstrate the above requirements on the BACP website (BACP Ethical Framework).
Language Requirement
If English is not your first language, you must provide evidence of English language proficiency (oral and written) at level 5 to ensure that you can meet our course requirements. If you have yet to receive an English education, you may be required to take a test administered by The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) https://www.ielts.org/.