his is an advanced course for students wishing to work as counsellors. The course has a person-centred focus but explores a number of theoretical approaches. It has been written by professionals and experts in their field, and as such is based on practical experience, up-to-date research and a strong theoretical foundation.
A comprehensive introduction to working effectively and therapeutically with clients. Study topics include: person-centred counselling; the work of Carl Rogers; personal development; the counselling dyad; theoretical and practical foundations; counselling supervision; continuing professional development; the process of therapeutic change; key issues: bereavement, depression, self-esteem building, relationship issues, social skills, personal development, goal-setting and achievement. Includes study materials, textbooks and full tutorial support.
Students have up to three years to complete this course, allowing them to work through the modules at their own pace. On average, however, it takes students around 10 - 12 months to complete the course, based on 5 - 7 hours study time per week. The course also requires 15 hours of counselling practice. course outline
Course books:Client-Centred Therapy, Carl Rogers; Person-Centred Counselling in Practice, Dave Mearns and Brian Thorne.
Module 1: Becoming a Counsellor.
Module 2: Core Skills
Module 3: Personal Development 1
Module 4: Beginnings: welcoming the client
Module 5: Middles: the work of sessions
Module 6: Ending: looking to the client's future
Module 7: Challenging and Other Skills
Module 8:Personal Development 2
Module 9:Key Issues 1
Module 10: Key Issues 2
Module 11: Couple Therapy
Module 12: Professional Practice
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You can spread the cost of your course over 8 months by choosing our instalment option - that's one payment every two months. There is a £20 administration fee if you choose this option.
Note: you can also pay for this course by our instalment plan. Instalment price: £465: Deposit - £70; four instalments - £98.75 each. If booking on-line: £398.25: deposit - £70.00; four instalments - £82.06. (This includes an administration fee of £20.) You will only be charged the deposit when you enrol.
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Product: Diploma in Counselling
his is an advanced course for students wishing to work as counsellors. The course has a person-centred focus but explores a number of theoretical approaches. It has been written by professionals and experts in their field, and as such is based on practical experience, up-to-date research and a strong theoretical foundation.
