Learn from practitioners
Students often tell us that our tutors are one of the main reasons they choose Kent Counselling Training.
All tutors are qualified counsellors and members of professional bodies. They actively practise, supervise and continue their own professional development alongside teaching.
This means students learn from people who understand the realities of counselling practice, not just theory.
Our teaching combines warmth, professionalism, clear boundaries and high standards from the very beginning.
Rachel Burns
KCT Director
Rachel has extensive experience teaching counselling from Levels 2–4 and specialises in supporting adult learners beginning their training journey.
She is particularly known for helping students develop strong ethical foundations, reflective practice and confidence in their skills.
Rachel has specialist experience working with children, young people and trainee counsellors, and brings clarity, structure and high standards to the learning environment.
Students often describe Rachel as warm, honest and encouraging while maintaining clear professional expectations.
Michael Harris
KCT Director
Michael teaches across Levels 2–4 and brings a strong focus on ethical practice, professional standards and readiness for client work.
As a CPCAB External Verifier, he has deep knowledge of qualification requirements and the wider counselling profession.
Michael is passionate about helping students grow steadily into confident and responsible practitioners, combining structure, professionalism and humour in his teaching.
Clare
Person-Centred Counsellor and Tutor
Clare is an experienced counsellor working with children, young people and adults, with a particular interest in neurodiversity and school-based counselling.
She brings a supportive, relational teaching style and values experiential learning, helping students feel safe to practise and develop their skills.
Nicky
Senior Tutor
Nicky brings over 40 years of teaching experience alongside her counselling and supervision work.
She is known for her warmth, professionalism and commitment to supporting both students and fellow tutors.
Her experience helps students feel supported while maintaining the professional standards required in counselling training.
Oli
Person-Centred Counsellor and Tutor
Oli is a practising counsellor and CPCAB tutor with a creative and relational teaching approach.
He focuses on experiential learning, reflective practice and helping students develop confidence in their counselling skills.
Jamie
Senior Tutor
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Samantha
Tutor
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Patricia
Tutor
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meet OUR TUTORS
Quality
STANDARDS
High standards and ongoing professional development
All Kent Counselling Training tutors:
• Are qualified practising counsellors
• Belong to professional bodies such as BACP or NCPS
• Hold teaching qualifications
• Attend regular CPCAB standardisation training
• Engage in ongoing supervision and professional development
This ensures students receive training that is current, ethical and professionally recognised.