Overview
Key facts
You will be introduced to the nature of counselling and learn and practice active listening skills such as reflecting, paraphrasing, summarising, and giving feedback.
The Introduction to Counselling Skills course from the University of Westminster is aimed at anyone who may be considering either a career in counselling, or wanting to develop valuable helping and listening skills, as well as anyone interested in developing self-awareness.
Tutor
Sanjay Joban has had a long-standing interest in psychology, counselling and self-development. He is the Course Leader for the BSc Psychology and Counselling programme at the University of Westminster, where he has worked since 1992.
He is also a Chartered Psychologist and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). In addition to his work at the university, Sanjay also has a private therapeutic practice. Sanjay's interest in self-development includes mindfulness which he practices in his personal life, his teaching, and in his therapeutic practice.
Programme Structure
You will learn about:
- the nature of counselling
- practice of listening skills including: reflecting, paraphrasing, summarising, and giving feedback
- reflective practice activities such as self-awareness, the importance of boundaries, working with diversity and difference, and ethics
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
Delivered
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Psychology School Counselling Clinical Psychology View 9 other Short Courses in School Counselling in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
This course is delivered in an online, virtual classroom, where you'll benefit from live, face-to-face engagement with experienced tutors.
Tuition Fee
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International
400 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 400 GBP for the full programme during 2 months. -
National
400 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 400 GBP for the full programme during 2 months.