Counselling Skills - Introduction College Certificate
What is special about this course?
Counselling is a talking therapy where a trained counsellor helps people to confront and overcome issues and challenges.
This course is an ideal introduction if you are interested in knowing more about counselling or wish to explore counselling as a possible career. It is also suitable if you use counselling or counselling skills as part of your work or voluntary activity.
It is designed to provide you with an entry level opportunity to develop interpersonal skills, self-awareness and theoretical knowledge.
You will also gain a basic understanding of counselling, the skills used and approaches and perspectives, as well as practical exercises.
Special features:
- Gain an introduction to counselling skills preparing you for further study
- This is an ideal course if you are looking to build on counselling skills already used as part of your employment
- Study 3 hours per week over 10 weeks
Entry requirements
No formal academic entry requirements.
Course content includes:
- entry level opportunity to develop interpersonal skills, self-awareness and theoretical knowledge
- you will also gain a basic understanding of counselling, the skills used and approaches and perspectives, as well as practical exercises
How will I study my course?
- Part Time
This course is delivered face-to-face on campus.
How long will my course last?
10 WeeksPart time: you will attend for 3 hours 1 evening per week.
Where can I study my course?
- UHI Moray
Start date
12th February 2024
Fees
If you are studying part time and are on low income or in receipt of certain benefits your course fees may be covered by a fee waiver.
If you are not Ordinarily Resident in Scotland, you may need to pay course fees.
Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.
Funding
Our Student Finance Advisers can advise you on all aspects of student funding. The support available depends upon your personal circumstances.
Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.
Additional costs
Course cost: £170
Fees for 2023/24 are subject to change.
If you are studying part time and are on low income or in receipt of certain benefits your course fees may be covered by a fee waiver.
What can I do on completion of my course?
On successful completion of this course you can progress to further study which may include the CPD Award in Counselling Skills which is validated by COSCA (Counselling and Psychotherapy in Scotland).
Is there more information available online?
You can use the above QR code to connect directly to the course details.
Apply for Counselling Skills - Introduction College Certificate
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