Health & Social Care

Counselling

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One of the most rewarding career paths a person can take. Not only does it bring the highest levels of job satisfaction being able to help others overcome and face the struggles that present themselves in life, it is also an outstanding journey for yourself with self analysis that will leave you with a better understanding of yourself and with others it may change the way you see the world. The various levels of these courses allow people to dip their feet in the water and progress if desired all the way to being a fully qualified counsellor.

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Available courses

Tell me about a course

Students 19+ who wish to find out more about counselling as a career or to learn how to improve their communication skills which are vital in many careers today. This course provides a good introduction to what counselling is. It can help you decide if this career path is for you.

It gives you an introduction to the world of counselling; professional codes of ethics; the relevance of confidentiality; the law in relation to confidentiality, case notes; health and safety issues. It can help enhance verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

This course contains a high amount of personal development work which can help build self-confidence and self-esteem.

On the course you will explore your own thoughts and feelings on a range topics. You may find this challenging and personally demanding – you need think very carefully about this before choosing to enrol.

What counselling is and what a care giver is?

Basic counselling skills and communication skills

Professional code and ethics relating to counselling practice

A general introduction to 3 main theoretical approaches – psychodynamic, CBT and person centred

You will enhance your counselling skills by taking part in role play

You will create a journal looking at grief and loss in relation to working as a counsellor
What qualifications will I get?

Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
What can I go onto next?

If you pass the course you may apply to do the Level 3 Certificate in Counselling
How will I be assessed?

Role play assessment

Professional discussion

Examination

Written assignment

Journal
Entry requirements

There is no entry requirement but students need to be aware that it does involve some aspects of experiential learning and role play

Finance & Fees Course Types & Levels

Fees & Financial Support Course Types & Levels

Level 4 Counselling Practice

Tell me about the course

Students 19+

When combined with the Level 3 Certificate in Counselling this Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Practice meets the basic training requirements for a student to become a qualified counsellor. Students are recommended to complete at least 6 hours personal counselling during their first year of training. Once this qualification has been achieved you will be able to apply to undertake the BACP membership proficiency test to become a registered member

85% attendance is essential.

Although it builds on the understanding gained from the earlier theoretical models studied this course specialises in person centred counselling and this is the way you will work with clients. The academic work centres on the underpinning theory and skills used with clients.

You’ll cover at a deeper level: professional codes of ethics; the relevance of confidentiality; the law in relation to confidentiality, case notes and health and safety issues. You’ll also consider their relevance in terms of your practical work, as well as considering the challenges and limitations of each of these in practice looking at complex ethical dilemmas.

You will be required to complete a study of supervised practice based on one of your clients from you placement as well as study a number of areas of counselling including trauma, grief and loss, addiction and couples counselling and working in a blended way.
What qualifications will I get?

AIM Awards Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Practice
What can I go onto next?

If you pass this course you will then have a licence to practice.

As an Individual Member of the BACP you can then complete their certificate of Proficiency (Online assessment) within 24 months of qualifying to become a Registered Member. Due to this counselling course not being accredited by the BACP you can apply to become a AccreditedMember of the BACP after completing 450 supervised hours and completing a BACP assessment (this can take up to 6 months)
How will I be assessed?

Examination

Written assignments on a variety of topics including addiction, grief and loss, couples counselling and blended practice and counselling theory

Study of supervised practice
Entry requirements

To have completed and passed the Level 3 Certificate in Counselling

Interview is essential

Fees & Financial Support Course Types & Levels

Health & Social Care

Counselling

Check out the available courses at the bottom of this page!

Available courses

Level 2 Counselling Skills CO2P410

Level 3 Counselling

Level 4 Counselling Practice

If you would like to talk to someone at BLC just call 0800 074 0099
or you can email us an enquiry to enquiries@blc.ac.uk

Health & Social Care

Counselling

Check out the available courses at the bottom of this page!

Available courses

Level 2 Counselling Skills CO2P410

Tell me about a course

What qualifications will I get?

What can I go onto next?

How will I be assessed?

Entry requirements

Level 3 Counselling

Tell me about the course

What qualifications will I get?

What can I go onto next?

How will I be assessed?

Entry requirements

Level 4 Counselling Practice

Tell me about the course

What qualifications will I get?

What can I go onto next?

How will I be assessed?

Entry requirements

If you would like to talk to someone at BLC just call 0800 074 0099 or you can email us an enquiry to enquiries@blc.ac.uk

If you would like to talk to someone at BLC just call 0800 074 0099
or you can email us an enquiry to enquiries@blc.ac.uk