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Postgraduate Diploma
City Campus
Part Time
Sep 2027
2 Year
Develop your understanding of relational theory and practice. This accredited course will enable you to become a professional counsellor or psychotherapist. This British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) accredited course will provide you with the training to become a registered and professionally recognised counsellor. As part of this course, you’ll: Learn how to apply your therapeutic counselling and psychotherapy skills as you work with clients Identify your strengths and areas for development in clinical practice, to ensure you become a capable and self-reflective practitioner Learn by sharing experiences through critical reflection, dialogue and debate Be trained to deliver therapy using online platforms, including video conferencing, and over the phone Complete a work placement with client contact on a weekly basis Undertake personal counselling from a network of university-approved professional counsellor Hands-on experience Undergoing clinical supervision with a counsellor is a vital part of becoming a skilled and knowledgeable reflective therapeutic practitioner. The clinical supervision you’ll undertake as part of this course will support your learning and development. We'll help you find a suitable work placement where you’ll have client contact on a regular basis totalling 100 hours. You’ll also undertake 20 hours of personal counselling from a network of professional counsellors approved by our university. Teaching and learning In addition to on-campus teaching sessions, you’ll need access to a private space to attend occasional online training sessions. This will require the use of a personal computer or equivalent device, and access to the internet.
This module focuses on your personal and professional development. We'll equip you to work effectively as a reflective practitioner, using a relational approach to counselling. Throughout your studies, you'll evaluate and plan your developmental needs while critically reflecting on your own professional knowledge, skills acquisition and expertise. Upon completion, you'll be able to assess and integrate a range of different theories into a clear plan for improving your practice.
Build a sound theoretical base, enabling you to begin safe and effective clinical practice under appropriate supervision. This module provides opportunities for you to learn about counselling practice through lectures and seminars. These sessions will address counselling theory and empirical evidence linked to professional frameworks. You'll also explore the therapy process and the suitability and effectiveness of counselling approaches for common mental health conditions.
Understand what it takes to establish and maintain effective, collaborative and therapeutic relationships appropriate for professional practice. Through regular peer practice sessions, observation, feedback, and supervisory support, you'll develop the skills necessary for therapeutic encounters with clients. Throughout the module, you'll also be encouraged to engage in personal development and theory to promote a strong understanding and observable progress in your skills development.
This module builds on your learning from Personal & Professional Development 1. You'll gain greater awareness and proficiency in both personal and professional competencies. You'll develop a reflexive understanding and the ability to critically appraise and integrate a range of theoretical approaches into a coherent model for advancing your own practice. This will enable you to work effectively as a reflective practitioner and employ a relational approach to counselling.
Develop your critical understanding of counselling and theoretical skills. This module builds on the supervision and framework for practice covered in year one. You'll extend your knowledge of integrative practice, focusing on complex client issues and therapeutic concepts. We'll learn about the significance of working with other professionals to meet clients' needs more effectively. Overall, you'll maintain a critical, analytical and reflective perspective towards the available theories and evidence.
Gain an appreciation of the value of supervision in your work with clients. In this module, you'll participate in regular group sessions with your tutors and fellow students. These meetings provide opportunities for feedback and will help you make further links between counselling theory and practice. We'll encourage you to reflect on how your learning applies to working therapeutically with a range of issues. By the end of the module, you'll be able to identify ways to further enhance your practice skills.
The tuition fee for students entering in 2026/27 is £70 per credit. The total number of credit points for this course is 120. The fee you pay may differ based on the number of credit points you study.
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