Our Glasgow Hub
The people make Glasgow – and so too does our new Training hub!
Nestled in a central location, just seconds from Glasgow Central, our hub blends modern facilities with historic charm, offering spacious rooms perfect for experiential practice sessions.
With a welcoming and warm ambience, Glasgow Hub as the ideal environment for both learning and growth.
With our Glasgow classroom courses, you will get:
- Face-to-face contact with tutors and classmates
- Opportunities to practice what you’ve learnt with classmates
- Breakout sessions that allow you to hone your counselling skills
- All the resources you’ll need to complete your course
- Plenty of the all-important teas, coffees and biscuits!
“Marion is truly a wonderful instructor! She wholeheartedly models the values I am striving towards embodying professionally (empathy, non-judgment, curiosity, etc.), as well as the BACP ethical principles she teaches. I know the class is not meant to be group therapy, but the atmosphere and power of the group that Marion leads makes the container supportive and therapeutic for all students’ self-inquiry process.“
Finding us
Located in the centre of the city our Glasgow Hub is easy to find, whether you choose to travel by car or public transport!
If you choose to travel by car, there’s plenty of secure parking nearby.
Alternatively, bus and rail route options also make it a convenient location to travel to and from, with the hub just being moments away from Glasgow central!
As with all our centres, our Glasgow Hub is fully wheelchair accessible, and it also provides exclusive use of on-site toilet and kitchen facilities.
Our Glasgow Hub address
Trades Hall of Glasgow,
85 Glassford Street,
Glasgow,
G1 1UH
Trades Hall
Our Glasgow courses
At Astranti Connect our aim is to provide the best and most comprehensive CPCAB-accredited counselling courses in the UK, and we are continually developing our courses and training our tutors to achieve that goal.
Take a look at the upcoming courses offered at our Glasgow Hub.
Note: If you can’t find the course you’re looking for at our Glasgow Hub, then it might be that we have an online course available instead. Learn more about our upcoming online courses.
Glasgow Classroom Courses
Need help choosing your course?
If you’re thinking about joining one of our level 2 courses, but still have questions you need answers to, why not book a 1-2-1 call with one of our course advisors?
Our course advisors are on hand to help you with any queries that you may have about our courses, and our 1-2-1 calls are completely free.
To book your call, find a time slot that suits you on our 1-2-1 booking calendars below:
Take a look at our Glasgow hub!
Curious about what our Glasgow venue looks like? We would be too! Take a look at our photos to get a glimpse of the inviting environment where you could be learning. Explore the images to see what makes our Glasgow Hub such an excellent place for counselling students.
Meet our Glasgow tutor!
Marion Elkin-Greener
Marion is an experienced Licensed Psychologist and Certified addiction therapist with over 25 years of experience specialising in mental health and addictions. Accredited by the British Association of Cognitive Behavioural Therapists and the National Counselling Society, her qualifications underscore her extensive expertise in therapeutic practices.
Outside of tutoring, Marion runs virtual video therapy and clinical supervision from her home on the scenic West Coast of Scotland. She utilises an integrative approach in her practice, combining methods like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, and Person-Centred Therapy, among others.
Her academic journey in Counselling Psychology began in the United States, where she obtained advanced degrees, equipping her with a solid foundation in various psychotherapeutic modalities.
Passionate about promoting mental health awareness and wellness, Marion is also a brilliant tutor at Astranti Connect, where she teaches at our Glasgow hub and the online Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling and the Level 6 Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling Supervision.
Teaches: Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 | Level 6
Rachel Eastop
Rachel is an accomplished counselling psychotherapist with a rich background in mental health, education, and management. With over 17 years of experience as a psychotherapist, Rachel offers a deep commitment to the emotional and psychological well-being of children, adolescents, and adults. She is an accredited member of BACP and has an MA in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy from IICP Dublin.
Since 2013, Rachel has not only provided one-to-one counselling but also supervised other counsellors and even helped counselling students find placements. Her role even extends to the High School of Dundee, where she provides counselling services and training for staff, underlining her dedication to educational settings.
Her earlier career included significant positions managing school-based counselling services, lecturing to collagues, and even developing and delivering a range of counselling courses.
Beyond her clinical and educational pursuits, Rachel is passionate about promoting professional development in the field of psychotherapy. She consistently engages in activities that enhance her personal skills and professional knowledge, making her a respected figure in her field. Rachel’s personal interests, such as running, cooking, and spending time with her family, bring a well-rounded approach to her professional life, reflecting her belief in a balanced lifestyle for holistic well-being. We’re very lucky to have Rachel here at Astranti Connect!
Teaches: Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4
What our students say
Please see our testimonials page for our latest student reviews. Here are a couple of examples:
“Marion, our tutor, brilliantly guided us through the learning in a safe, open environment that allowed the group to express ourselves and therefore learn in an honest and open way. The skills practise elements were a vital part of my learning and the structure of the workbook and assessment is fabulous.“
“The tutor, in addition to being professional and kind, was a pillar of support throughout the course. Their constant availability via email provided a safety net, ensuring that no question or concern was left unaddressed. This support was a constant source of reassurance, boosting my confidence in the learning process..“