Students entering onto this course will have completed an Introduction and certificate in counselling skills course, and will have a keen interest in pursuing a career in the helping profession as a counsellor. This course provides learners with the opportunity to both fulfil their academic potential and enhance their present and future employment as Counsellors. Students are guided through professional and personal development to enable them to become autonomous counsellors allied with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) ethical framework for good practice. This course meets the requirements for eligibility of BACP accreditation. The course is flexible, and can be fitted around other commitments students may have. This allows opportunities for either part-time or full-time study, either for those returning to education or those who are in employment or engaging in Counselling practice, and wish to enhance their qualifications and employment status or opportunities.