Certificate in Counselling Skills and Theory

Who is the course for?

The Certificate in Counselling Skills and Theory is designed for people wishing to develop their skills in one-to-one work in a variety of professional roles within the voluntary and statutory sectors. It also provides an essential foundation for professional training in counselling.

What are the benefits of taking this course?

The programme aims to help you develop and practice your counselling skills, to understand aspects of the counselling process and develop aspects of personal and professional awareness.
You will also learn to develop an understanding of key concepts in counselling theory and apply these concepts to an understanding of specific experiences such as loss, trauma, anxiety and depression, to become an effective practioner.

Time commitment

The programme will be offered on one half day per week over two semesters (October – May). Monday 1.00-5.00pm

Entry Requirements:

• Evidence of ability to study at level 3 (normally 120 credits at level 2; or APEL process); AND
• either introductory training in basic counselling skills (e.g. 15 - 20 hours) or experience in a helping/listening role (e.g. health and social care, telephone helpline work, teaching, mentoring, support work, etc.)
• Willingness to participate in the group, paired and individual experiential learning activities that form an integral part of this programme.
• A 300 - 500 word statement of your personal and professional reasons for wishing to undertake this programme
• Two references from people able to comment on your work
• Applicants may be invited for interview.

The fees for this programme for self-funded applicants for the academic year 2014/15 are ££3,333

Fees for NHS employees working within the area covered by the Yorkshire and Humber LETB may be met by the Authority through their CPD contract (proof of employment must be shown to the admissions office at the time of application).