Higher Education Course Guide 2020-2021

THERAPEUTIC
COUNSELLING DIPLOMA
Level: 4
Centre: Dewsbury
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 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.
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.
WE ARE AN ABC AWARDS
SHOWCASE CENTRE FOR
COUNSELLING COURSES
AVERAGE
SALARY
TYPICAL
EDUCATION LEVEL
FOR CAREER
£22k
4-6
CAREER GROWTH
OVER LAST 2 YEARS
2.4%
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