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Course Title
Introduction to Counselling
Who is the course for?
This course is for anyone who works or is interested in working with other people in the statutory or voluntary sector. It will also be of benefit to any professional who wishes to enhance her/his communication skills
and/or develop sound basic counselling skills.
The course will enable you to gain an understanding of the different approaches to counselling and our students also explore their personal values and beliefs. You will learn to understand yourself and others better and how your attitudes impact on your personal and professional relationships.
The course teaches practical counselling skills, considers various approaches to counselling - particularly client-centred philosophy; and will be of great benefit to those who wish to improve their relationships with others.
Entry Requirements
- You need to have Level 2 oral and written English communication skills, or be willing to work toward gaining such skills.
- Be willing to discuss some of your thoughts and feelings with other students and your tutors.
- Be willing to give and receive feedback from your peers.
- Have commitment to exploring your relationships with others and how your values, attitudes and beliefs impact on these relationships.
- Be committed to your learning.
- Attend a group interview and assessment process with an Introduction to Counselling tutor.
Course Description
On this course a large element of the work is based on experiential learning and observation and it involves commitment to personal development; this course is often life changing and enhancing.
The course covers:
- Developing a basic theoretical understanding of the three main approaches to counselling.
- Basic counselling skills development; identification, practice and the effective application of these skills.
- Enhancing personal growth and understanding.
- Developing a better understanding of others.
- An introduction to working effectively transculturally and with diversity.
The Units of the Course
There are 7 Units to the course, which are:
- Working Safely
- Relating as a Helper
- Seeing the Helpee’s Perspective
- Focusing on the Helpee’s Agenda
- Using Self-awareness
- Using & Understanding Skills
- Reviewing and Reflecting
Assessment Methods
Assessment is continuous and based on a portfolio of evidence which you build throughout the duration of the course.
There is also a short external assessment in which you observe a counselling session and answer a number of questions about what you have observed.
Awarding Body
The CPCAB: The Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body.
When does the course run?
There are three opportunities to join the course during the academic year and you will engage in 30 hours of study time during the course; you will also need to study at home for approximately 3 hours a week.
The course starts in September and April and runs for 12 weeks (1 Academic Term).
The Summer 2010 course starts in April and runs on either Monday evenings or Friday mornings.
What does the course cost?
£250 (£190.00 + Annual Registration Fee of £60.00)
Payable by a deposit of £170 followed by 2 payments of £40 on 1st October and 1st November.
The Registration Fee provides you with access to College facilities such as the Learning Centre Services.
There are no concessions on counselling courses.
Progression Opportunities
On successful completion of this course and with tutor recommendation you will be able to join the Certificate in Counselling Studies.
All counselling qualifications enhance your employability in those professions which require employees to have basic counselling or pastoral care skills, such as: Care Work, Child Care, Nursing, Teaching, Mentoring, Youth and Guidance Work, Advocacy and Befriending.
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