Foundation Counselling Skills (GCU)

The Institute of Counselling was founded in 1985 as a Christian based, not for profit independent educational body. It is committed to promoting pastoral care throughout the services it provides.

The Aims of the Institute of Counselling are:

The Institute provides a wide range of counselling and related courses. Students enrol with assurance and confidence on our quality courses, which are fully backed by the experience and resources of the Institute of Counselling.

In its early years the Institute offered only courses in Clinical and Pastoral Counselling, within a pastoral context. Since 1985, over 18,000 students from the UK and overseas have enrolled on these courses.

In recent years, has also produced a selection of further courses which follow the clinical person-centred approach developed by Carl Rogers and others.

The Institute is committed to providing counselling skills training to all who will benefit from the courses. On this basis a non-discriminatory policy is operated with regard to students' background, culture, ethnic origin, gender, age or creed.

Foundation Counselling Skills (GCU)

This module* is delivered by the Institute of Counselling in collaboration with Glasgow Caledonian University.

SHE Level 3/SCQF Level 9 30 SCOTCAT POINTS

Summary details of module content:
This is a counselling skills module which provides an understanding of counselling models, process and skills practice within the context of helping and supportive relationships with clients. Emphasis is on the practitioner operating within a professional code of ethics and practice. The core approach is Gerard Egan’s ‘The Skilled Helper’ integrated with Rogers’ core therapeutic conditions. Self-awareness and development, critical reflection and supervision are emphasised throughout the module.

Assessment strategy:
Assessment is knowledge based (Reflective Essay – 3000 words) and skills based (5 – Day Residential Counselling Skills Component).

Duration
This is a two semester module with a 5-Day Residential School in the second semester. Can be studied on Blackboard (Virtual Learning System), or by Distance learning.

Enrol now for the September 2009 intake (Semester A) to take advantage of 2008 course fees. You don't need to study until September 2009.

The module is a SHE Level 3 module / SCQF Level 9 and is worth 30 credits. Academic accreditation of the module may be used towards the award of the GCU BSc/BSc (Hons.) Professional Development** (including top-up for Diplomates) or for existing graduates as part of a graduate certificate or graduate diploma.
5 day Residential School Fee: £449.00