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Therapeutic Counselling
Diploma
Level: 4
Centre: Dewsbury/Pioneer
Duration: 2 years (part-time)
Typical entry requirements
An interview is essential and you must hold
a Level 3 counselling-related qualification or
equivalent. You will also need to complete and
submit some pre-interview tasks along with your
application.
Overview
This course is for people wishing to train to
become professional counsellors. You will develop
an understanding of the essential relationship
between counsellors, as professionals, and the
organisations and other people with which they
may work.
You will analyse one major therapeutic model
to influence, inform and empower your practice
as a counsellor. You will also compare other
therapeutic models with the major model.
You will demonstrate a range of skills illustrating
your development as a practitioner. In addition,
you will learn that counselling is a managed
activity, with emphasis being given to the
importance of opening and closing sessions and
a series of sessions.
You will explore areas of potential conflict,
especially through the existence of different
ethical standards and principles. You will
also reflect on the importance of managerial
supervision and casework supervision.
You will explore the impact diverse culture and
heritage can have on the client/counsellor
therapeutic relationship in a multicultural society.
You will also examine power issues within the
counselling process.
TYPICAL
EDUCATION LEVEL
FOR CAREER
£22,000 2% 4-6
Source: Career Coach
For Counselling careers, England.
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