Person-centred Counselling Diploma of Higher Education

The course will involve a comprehensive study of Carl Rogers’ theory and practice contextualised in a range of key paradigms. Students have the opportunity to work with clients through the counselling service with clinical supervision provided. The course is also validated by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and will enable students to apply for accreditation after further work with clients.

This course is made up of two levels: the Certificate in Higher Education which is studied in year one, and the Diploma which is studied in year two. College-based learning makes up much of the programme and, in addition, clinical work and supervision are arranged on an individual basis, and take place on a non-college day. Successful completion of the complete programme leads to the award of a Diploma of Higher Education: Person-centred Counselling ( accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy ). The Counselling Education Programme focuses on the humanistic person-centred approach.

This programme is delivered through classroom based activity, guided assignment work, seminars, workshops, experiential and client work. There will also be individual and group supervision, supporting candidates in their counselling work.

• Introduction to Counselling


• Exploring Clients’ Lives – A Life Course Approach


• Person-centred Theory


• Professional Skills Practice


• Self-Development 1

• Professional Practice


• Counselling – A Comparative Approach


• Analysis or Interaction


• Self-Development 2


• Client Work and Individual Supervision

This qualification is useful for those who work in or wish to work in the health and social care professions; private counselling practice. Opportunities exist for progression to the BA (Hons) Counselling Studies. This qualification will enable professional students in counselling to provide evidence of continuing professional development and undertake broader managerial and/or supervision duties.

80 UCAS points. Relevant work experience. Able to demonstrate a capacity for self-awareness, maturity and stability and be able to cope with the emotional demands of the programme. Two satisfactory references required. Attendance at an extended Interview. Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)* enhanced check.