Graduate Certificate Humanistic & Psychodynamic Counselling
Goldsmiths, University of London
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OCT-26

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Graduate Certificate

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An intensive foundation in counselling for those who meet elements of counselling in their day-to-day work and who wish to enter this field professionally.This programme teaches the fundamentals of psychodynamic counselling - ideal if you dont yet have sufficient experience and qualifications to study at a postgraduate diploma level.You’ll study key theoretical concepts that inform the practice of humanistic and psychodynamic counselling, and will identify the specific responsibilities and ...Read more

An intensive foundation in counselling for those who meet elements of counselling in their day-to-day work and who wish to enter this field professionally.This programme teaches the fundamentals of psychodynamic counselling - ideal if you don't yet have sufficient experience and qualifications to study at a postgraduate diploma level.You’ll study key theoretical concepts that inform the practice of humanistic and psychodynamic counselling, and will identify the specific responsibilities and processes of the counselling alliance.The programme is taught by means of theoretical lectures, seminars, experiential workshops, and group tutorials.The programme is particularly suitable for those who wish to apply to our MA in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy.

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71st

Entry requirements

You are usually expected to have completed an undergraduate degree or hold an equivalent qualification. You might also be considered for this programme if you arent a graduate or your degree is in an unrelated field, but have relevant experience.

You must be able to demonstrate:

  • A commitment to counselling as a profession
  • An ability to sustain academic study
  • The potential to develop those qualities essential to counselling, for example, empathy and sense of self

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£3,100 per year

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Goldsmiths, University of London
New Cross, London London Greater London SE14 6NW United Kingdom
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