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Counselling and Psychotherapy
Diploma of Higher Education in Person-Centred and Experiential Counselling and Psychotherapy
Certificate of Higher Education in Counselling Studies
In an exciting new initiative, the Welsh Assembly Government has published a National Strategy for bringing counsellors into all Welsh schools. Responding to this challenge - and to the demand for greater professionalisation of counselling and psychotherapy in Britain - Glyndŵr University is offering a number of new courses.
Our courses are fully grounded in the person-centred approach to give you the ability to provide empathic, authentic relationships which will develop effective therapeutic interaction.
The delivery and content of the courses are based on a contemporary understanding of the theory and practice of Carl Rogers and of his colleague - the philosopher, clinician, and theorist - Eugene T. Gendlin. In addition, play and expressive therapy are covered in light of person-centred practice and theory, criticisms are considered, and attention is paid to such current developments as:
- the relationship between counselling and spirituality;
- conceptions of process and how these relate to the medical model;
- and the therapeutic importance of tenderness.
Experiential focusing is taught and encouraged as an aid to your own developing awareness and something that you might introduce into your clinical practice.
Overall, the course prepares you for your clinical placements and eventual employment working with young people and with adults in agency, educational or more entrepreneurial settings.
Key facts
- The Diploma will prepare you to work with young people and adults, within institutions and through self-employment
- Clinical placements are an important part of the courses
- The first year of study alone will provide an introduction to counselling and to real listening. Anyone not seeking a full professional training in counselling and psychotherapy has opportunity to earn a Certificate of Higher Education which will be an asset anywhere within the broader field of human services
Course content
Certificate of Higher Education in Counselling Studies
Diploma of Higher Education in Person-Centred and Experiential Counselling and Psychotherapy
The course involves an increasingly in-depth exploration of the theory and practice of person-centred and experiential counselling and psychotherapy.
Areas covered include: play and expressive therapy, working with young people and adults, experiential focusing, critical perspectives and the business side of counselling and psychotherapy.
Typical course content
The training involves an increasingly in-depth exploration of the theory and practice of person-centred and experiential counselling and psychotherapy.
They include:
- clinical placements
- clinical supervision
- reflective essays and session transcripts
- play and expressive therapy
- working with young people and adults
- experiential focusing
- critical perspectives
- the business side of counselling and psychotherapy
Career opportunities
Counselling and psychotherapy are personally and professionally challenging. However, the National Strategy for School-based Counselling Services in Wales will increase demand for appropriately trained counsellors, and a well-trained and effective therapist determined to establish themselves in private practice will always find opportunities.
Wherever you see yourself in the future, if it involves working as a counsellor or psychotherapist, you need a sound training, and it is increasingly likely that you will also need a recognised qualification from a university.
Assessment
- As far as possible, assessment follows a person-centred model of individual responsibility and accountability
- Rigorous academic assignments are monitored for academic quality and commented upon as part of the ongoing training conversation. They include essays, transcripts, research project and presentations
- Successful completion of clinical placements is an essential part of the course
Course duration
Part-time
Certificate of Higher Education in Counselling Studies - one year
Diploma of Higher Education in Person-Centred and Experiential Counselling and Psychotherapy - two years
Entry requirements and applying
Entry to the courses is by interview and a brief application statement. We look for students who have the necessary commitment, maturity, life experience, and academic competence to benefit from this training.
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General entry requirements
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For more information
about our courses
please telephone
01978 293439
or email
SID@glyndwr.ac.uk
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