Rowan Consultancy

"In therapy we meet someone who is steady, kind and able to meet us without judgement"

Research repeatedly shows that it's the quality of the relationship between counsellor and client which is key, more than the modality or type of therapy

Contact us for self-financed or employer-funded counselling, online or in person throughout Scotland.

It's . We were pleased to be invited by to write about how Active Listening can support mental health.

Active Listening involves:
reflecting back the speaker's feelings and content,
avoiding giving advice,
allowing silence,
monitoring your own feelings and reactions during the interaction.

You can improve your Active Listening and Counselling Skills, by enrolling for the COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills, online on Weds daytime or Tues evenings August 2026 - June 2027.

Rowan's COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills - starting in August 2026

Free Online Information Session on 14th April 6pm - 7pm - Your opportunity to ask questions of a trainer and decide if this course is a good match for you.

Why choose Rowan for this training?
* Evening or day time options.
* Trainers are all practising, accredited counsellors.
* Rowan's course is student centred and interactive.
* Modules are 10% longer than the COSCA recommended minimum because Rowan knows the value of extra student observation & feedback.
* This course is online to maximise your opportunity to balance your work and personal lives.

Student feedback is a positive motivator to sign up:
‘Choosing to do this course has been the best decision for me, and I would urge others
to do the same.'

Check the Rowan Consultancy website for full details.