Chrysalis Courses Reviews 

Of course as well set out and has been very enjoyable my tutor Faye Hatch has been extremely helpful as helped guide me along through the modules as I was always suffered with education and learning in the past despite this the way the course is set out as allowed me to Breakdown the modules and units and to deliver the work in time

Thanks for all your support

Tom Kirby
WAR1A 24

Our tutor is excellent and extremely supportive. This course has been rich and nourishing in depth and knowledge and I am so grateful to our wonderful tutor who has facilitated this for us.

I firmly believe that the tutor makes all the difference in a learning journey, and I feel very fortunate to have had Rhianan Lowes as my tutor in the 2nd and 3rd years of my Chrysalis Level 5 Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice. Her experience, compassion, and congruence have shaped my final years on the course, making the experience far more meaningful and rewarding. I am deeply grateful for her guidance and support, which have given me the confidence to be myself and to grow into the trainee counsellor I aspire to become.

I'm on the Bristol class for my Level 5 course, and the tutor we have - Rhianan - is brilliant. She's warm, open, and incredibly knowledgeable. She encourages honest discussion around each topic, and holds the class in a safe and caring way. I feel very lucky to be in this group, and have such excellent tutoring. I had a good tutor, Reuben, in my first year too.

Has the whole experience been great? Not always - the admin has been scattershot, and I've had a couple of experiences where things have been unclear, or policies have changed without any notice, making things more difficult for me than they needed to be. I also think that more thought needs to be put into which classes are in-person, and which are online.

Were this based on the teaching alone, it'd easily be 5 stars, but it's about the whole thing. Overall, I think Chrysalis is good, especially if you're juggling study on top of a full-time job or caring role, but it's specific tutors that will really make a difference to your overall experience.

Chrysalis came to our rescue when our previous college shut down our L4 course (mid way through learning). I can't thank them enough for stepping in and putting together a bespoke course for us to enable us to qualify as planned. My tutor Rhianan has been excellent from beginning to end, she is empathetic, kind and very knowledgeable. She made the learning interesting and she made the transition from our previous college to Chrysalis as easy as it could possible be. Thanks to all, especially Rhianan.

Rhianan is a great tutor and I’ve found her really interesting. Rhianan has also helped me when I've needed it. I’m looking forward to continuing my journey with Rhianan and Chrysalis.

Having had a very difficult year personally, I can say without hesitation, the support I have received from my tutor has been exceptional.
From the beginning of my first year with Rhianan as my tutor, I have felt in safe and knowledgable hands.
Classes are always considered and Rhianan’s generosity in sharing insight and experience has always made me feel incredibly lucky to have chosen this course.
Thank you.

Chrysalis have been amazing from start to finish. I have loved the way the class is taught and having Rhianan as my tutor has taught me so much, she brings so much knowledge and a feeling of being held. Their online system is also easy to use with a lot of extra learning available through webinars and reading.

I have loved my course and connected well with both of my Tutors over the past three years. Rhianan Lowes has been a wonderful teacher, mentor and guide as I embark upon my counselling career and I am truly grateful for her support. As a result of my enthusiasm and good experience, my daughter joined a Chrysalis Level 3 course earlier in the year and has just signed up for Level 4. Thank you for all you have brought my family.

The guidance and support of my tutor, Rhianan Lowes, has been absolutely invaluable and can only be described as 5 Star. Her patience, wisdom and beautifully human approach has helped me learn so much - about counselling and myself! She has been there whenever questions needed answering and is always on hand to provide a reassuring but highly professional perspective. I couldn't have asked for a better tutor - thank you!

What made my experience truly special wasn’t just my lovely class, but also Rhianan, my tutor.
She has created such a safe, warm, and welcoming space for us during our lessons. Rhianan is an absolute whirlwind of knowledge and experience — I’ve learned so much from her in such a short time.
She is real, genuine, and has been such an important part of my journey. I can’t thank her enough for how beautifully she’s held the group together, and for always being so proactive in responding to any questions or concerns we’ve had.
She’s been absolutely amazing, and I truly believe Chrysalis is very lucky to have her.
Thank you so much again,
Amber x

I’ve just started on this fabulous course. I’ve come from a health care background and I ignorantly assumed I would not learn much. I’ve only been studying for 2 months but so far, I’ve learnt so much already, I’m thoroughly impressed and enjoying this great course! We have a fantastic tutor, with constant access online with help for all students. I really have done the right thing booking this course and studying with chrysalis. Highly recommend anyone considering a career change or embarking on a new journey to study. I felt immediately at ease with our tutor and the support for students seems second to none. The online course is easy to navigate, so far! Thanks chrysalis. 😊👍

After completing the Level 5 Diploma in Pluralistic Psychotherapeutic Counselling, I chose to continue with the Chrysalis Level 5 Diploma in Advanced Counselling Practice (Pluralistic Approach) - and it was one of the most enriching experiences of my professional journey.

This course is not only ideal for qualified practitioners aiming to progress to Column B of SCoPEd, but also for those seeking to deepen their understanding of ethical dilemmas, legal frameworks, and advanced therapeutic techniques. The pluralistic approach integrates elements from psychodynamic, CBT, and humanistic modalities, offering a well-rounded and nuanced foundation for both private practice and organisational work.

It’s a perfect complement to the Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, especially for those who want to offer a truly tailored support to clients.

The course helped me build confidence, refine my skills, and expand my therapeutic lens. A special mention goes to our tutor, Lorna Cordwell, whose decades of experience and captivating teaching style made this course truly stand out. Her ability to communicate complex concepts with clarity, depth, and warmth creates an engaging and enriching learning environment. The quality of education she provides is exceptional - especially considering the affordability of the course.

I wholeheartedly recommend this course to anyone looking to grow as a therapist, both personally and professionally. It was truly an amazing experience and I have found it invaluable in my practice.

Andrew Brown, my tutor, is really supportive. The schedule worked well for me. I learned a lot theoretically and practically.

2nd year counselling with Andrew Brown. Andy is a great tutor very respectful and engaging. Talks well from his own experience.
Chrysalis classes themselves have been okay, quite lengthy and hypnotherapy year was not needed

I’ve really enjoyed the experience of learning psychotherapy through Crysalis. My tutor, Andrew Brown is fantastic, patient, knowledgeable and helps bring the subject to life.

I feel that the course needs more depth and we need more time exploring the subject matter. We can spend too much time talking about the course work than the subject itself.

I also don’t enjoy the online courses and would prefer that all lessons are classroom based. I feel that my learning would be better if the classes were face to face.

I feel the chrysalis counselling course could’ve been structured differently and could’ve offered more depth and less repetition. However, my tutor Andy has been excellent - he is reliable, gives good and constructive feedback on assignments and in class, and we all enjoy his methods of teaching.

Andrew Brown is a great teacher and I’m really happy with the in-person lessons because there are a lot of practical exercises and he gives feedback.
The course sometimes lacks depth and it is sometimes repetitive. Also level 3 being hypnotherapy wasn’t the best use of our time considering we didn’t want to be hypnotherapists, however there was no option of not doing it.

Andrew Brown is a very supportive tutor. Unfortunately the course structure doesn’t allow him time to give analysis and feedback on practical skills.