Counselling CPCAB Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

Counselling: CPCAB Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

Course Option

Course Code B3-037

Start Date September
Centre Clapham
Length of Course 2 Years
Course Mode Part time: 1 day per week or 1 afternoon and evening
Costs On benefit £1325
Fee payers £1325
International £1325
Status Open

Please note that the fees above are for 2009/10. The 2010/11 fees will be published in Spring 2010.
Higher Education
About the course : This is a vocational qualification combining workplace learning and academic study, designed to meet the requirements of employers in developing counselling and psychological knowledge and skills applicable to the workplace. Students will develop professionally as a Counselling practitioner. They will develop their knowledge and skills in the study and application of a variety of Counselling & Psychological models of therapeutic treatment. Students will apply for a suitable work placement during their 1st year where they will provide counselling under clinical supervision. The course requires completion of 100 counselling hours. These hours contribute to the 450 minimum required for British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) accreditation.

Course content :
Theory - Psychodynamic, Integrative and Intercultural
Therapeutic counselling skills
Professional development
Practitioner workshops and supervision
Personal development: sessions of personal therapy/counselling over the 2 years (15 sessions in year 1 and 25 sessions in year 2).

After this course : Employment in counselling or related work, Individual BACP Counsellor Accreditation and/or further specialist training Progression to Higher Education at degree level.