Develop your skills and competencies in contemporary psychological therapies while also undertaking research in the areas of counselling practice you are particularly interested in.
This course is research-focused and offers the opportunity to present findings to experienced counselling professionals. This approach also underpins its overall work-based philosophy, with graduates going on to work in private and public counselling practices and in other roles relating to mental health and wellbeing.
Those who complete this course will be able to apply contemporary Cognitive Behavioural Therapy skills (including CBT, CFT & ACT) to their counselling practice and will be prepared for a career in the sector having undertaken a significant project in an area of professional interest and be qualified for postgraduate studies.
You will also enhance your practice by gaining informed and critical perspectives on the application of psychological therapies.
Duration:
Full-time: 1 year (1 day plus 1 evening per week)
Fees:
Full-time: £8,500 per year
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Start Date:
September 2024
Location:
Knightstone Campus
Delivered in
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About this course
Develop your skills and competencies in contemporary psychological therapies while also undertaking research in the areas of counselling practice you are particularly interested in.
This course is research-focused and offers the opportunity to present findings to experienced counselling professionals. This approach also underpins its overall work-based philosophy, with graduates going on to work in private and public counselling practices and in other roles relating to mental health and wellbeing.
Those who complete this course will be able to apply contemporary Cognitive Behavioural Therapy skills (including CBT, CFT & ACT) to their counselling practice and will be prepared for a career in the sector having undertaken a significant project in an area of professional interest and be qualified for postgraduate studies.
You will also enhance your practice by gaining informed and critical perspectives on the application of psychological therapies.
Meet our Team
Here at UCW, our lecturers are made of sector professionals.
Their expertise, experiences and industry contacts means that your learning is taken to the next level!
Claire Plews
Curriculum Coordinator - Counselling
Matt Thacker
Lecturer - Counselling
Penny Osborne
HE Lecturer in Counselling
Steve Heigham
Lecturer - Counselling
We're taking education to a whole new level. By being part of a Career Excellence Hub, all of our study programmes are designed to make you "job ready" when you graduate.
We work with a diverse range of local and national employers to ensure our courses are upgraded with career-boosting benefits.
HOW DOES THIS BENEFIT ME?
- Incredible and inspiring guest lecturers
- Exclusive networking opportunities
- Key focus on skills employers are after
- Course content is signed off by employers to ensure what you're being taught is up to date and relevant to the industry
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