What do I get?

• The Counselling Diploma course is undertaken over a period of 30 weeks and the course is structured across 5 six-week blocks. Block 1: Developing counselling skills. In this block learners will have an opportunity to identify, practise and develop a range of interpersonal and counselling skills. On completion learners will be aware of the skills required to initiate, maintain and conclude a counselling skills interaction. Block 2: Theoretical approaches in the use of counselling skills. In this block learners will have an opportunity to understand and evaluate key elements of the main theoretical approaches to counselling. Block 3: Working ethically with counselling skills. In this block, learners will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of the context within which counselling skills and referral processes can be used whilst maintaining ethical standards. Block 4: Counselling skills and diversity. In this block learners will have an opportunity to appreciate the implications of applying counselling skills in a diverse society. Block 5: Counselling skills and personal development. In this unit learners will have the opportunity to reflect on their personal development and the way in which they interact with others.

What do I need?

• Although you are not required to attend a formal placement, this qualification requires that you complete some practical counselling sessions
• You may complete these sessions with a willing volunteer.