Chrysalis Courses Reviews 

I enjoyed the course and found Darryl and Jonathan to be very supportive. The content was of a high standard and there was a good mix of theory and practice.

The three year Psychotherapeutic Counselling Professional Diploma course is affordable, flexible and leads to an accredited qualification with good, supervised practical experience. The support staff at Chrysalis are very helpful and usually respond quickly to queries. We had a few problems with our tutor this year and the odd communication breakdown, which is the only reason why I have taken away one star. On balance I have enjoyed the course so far and feel I am well on the way to achieving my professional goals, gaining confidence, skills and knowledge in my chosen field.

Katie (from Sudent North support) was so helpful when I needed a temporary pause in my studies.
When I was ready to return, Katie helped me re-enrol with the next course group.
This means that I can now re-engage with my studies - which is exactly what I wanted to do.

Sandra our tutor for year 2 has been so supportive and helpful and brings passion and knowledge in abundance. She shares so much and her feedback is thorough and thoughtful and so helpful. She's been amazing and I'm excited to continue the second half of the year and progress onto year three. Thank you so much to the staff behind the scenes and placements team too for always being ready to answer queries and help where they can.

I have found crystals to be great training
Especially silly with Melanie Phelps, great teacher

I have been with chrysalis for 2.5 yrs, my 1st year was enjoyable, with a great tutor, my 2nd year not so much, however, on year 3 1st session in January, my current tutor gave me structure, with slideshows & video clips to explain in more depth and giving examples of the different topics, I have thoroughly enjoyed my first 5 modules as I am a visual learner, the guidance given is great by Sarah Jones and she is a real fit for our group, I am looking forward to the rest of my final year with Chrysalis

I have had a great experience training with Chrysalis. The pluralistic content of the course has been very interesting and I believe has put me in good stead for my future as a counsellor. Most beneficial to my experience though is my tutor, Martina. Martina is incredibly knowledgeable, always puts us at ease, fills us with confidence and gives valuable feedback.

Great tutor

I joined in the second year of the Chrysalis Level 5 Diploma on the Guildford course due to some previous study. My group have been so lovely and supportive and I value each and every one of them. I am so thankful for the opportunity I have had to work with and learn from them. Our tutor Martina has been incredible! There aren’t enough words to describe just how amazing she is, and I’m sure without her my experience with Chrysalis would have been very different, as sometimes the course lacks structure and communication. Martina is warm, knowledgeable and passionate about all of our growth as individuals and practitioners. She has helped me to grow my confidence and I can’t thank her enough for the last 2 years! You’re amazing Martina!

Our tutor Martina, on the Guildford course, has pretty much been the best thing about my Chrysalis journey. She’s an incredible tutor, insanely intelligent and the main reason I continued to stay on the course.

Martina the tutor is absolutely brilliant. So knowledgeable and supportive. Her teaching style is excellent and has enabled such growth and confidence in her students. Martina is an invaluable asset to Chrysalis. Sometimes the communication can be a bit slow from the student services.

Just coming to the end of my final year and have thoroughly enjoyed the course in Guildford. The tutor, Martina, is absolutely fabulous and has really made the course engaging. Her passion and knowledge are second to none.

I am currently attending the level 5 diploma in Belfast. Jonathan Broad is an excellent tutor not only in the classroom but also when giving feedback on assignments. Being able to attend the course once a month works well for me as it doesn’t impact on my job as I study. The students have been really helpful and welcoming too.

It’s flexible. The content is solid.

Throughout my whole training experience with Chrysalis I have felt well supported by both fellow students, Tutors and Student Support. Thanks you to you all. Its been a fabulous journey that has been tricky at times, but never have I been alone.

Julie M is inspiring & full of knowledge. She was a fantastic teacher & Guide during my two-year journey.
She was professional, kind & brought humour to our classes.
I can only say “You've hit the jackpot” if you have the pleasure of learning alongside Julie.
2023-2025

I was extremely busy while submitting my 3000 words essay. Leanne and Sophia were very helpful in understanding my circumstances and they have granted the extension to me on more than one occasion.

Jonathan is a excellent tutor and always reachable outside of class time. He has been an excellent support.
I do feel the course could be cut to 1 year and it would be beneficial if more placement supports were available as I felt myself and many students were left to their own devices to apply and compete for a very limited number of placements in the areas. The in class practice is a waste of time in my personal opinion and the time could be better used for reflective practice in small groups outside of the classroom on the grounds.

I did a level 5 course and tutor julie Morley was amazing! Truly amazing tutor

My experience with Chrysalis has been extremely positive. The course is well-structured, with a strong balance between theory and practical skills, and provides a safe space to explore sensitive topics essential for counselling work.

A big part of this positive experience has been the support from my tutor, Jonathan Broad. His professional, caring, and encouraging approach has made the learning journey much smoother. He explains complex topics clearly, creates a supportive atmosphere in class, and is always approachable for guidance when needed.

Thanks to Chrysalis I feel well-prepared and confident as I continue my development as a counsellor.