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Overview
Counselling skills can be applied to a wide variety of situations and are highly relevant to a range of occupations and professions where interpersonal skills are important. This would include people working in teaching, in the caring professions or in organisations where client and customer service is important.
Counselling skills can be equally valuable in personal, family and social situations. For many, this will be the first step towards becoming a counselling practitioner.
Next Steps
Successful completion of this Counselling Skills course at Kingston College would prove valuable to anyone considering applying for the Level 3 Award in Counselling Skills course, which is the stage preliminary to the Level 4 Diploma or BA Degree in Counselling qualifications.
Programme Structure
The course aims to:- Increase the understanding of the counselling process and the skills involved.
- Achieve competency in using a defined range of counselling skills.
- Develop sensitivity and awareness about the process of change and growth.
- Give understanding on the importance of using counselling skills ethically and within the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy's (BCAP) Ethical Framework for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
- Explain the major approaches to counselling and their philosophical and practical assumptions about the nature of humankind.
- Relate learning to students' own roles and work settings.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 4 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
School Counselling Counselling Psychology View 29 other Short Courses in Counselling Psychology in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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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
- No formal qualifications are required. Some candidates, however, may have attended a short introductory course to counselling prior to applying for the Level 2 Certificate.
- Some level of IT skills will be required for writing and submitting weekly learning journals or assignments and collating a digital portfolio of work throughout the course.
- The course content, whilst at entry level, will require that you are prepared to explore your own emotional world and behavioural patterns. This course is not recommended if you are feeling emotionally vulnerable or if you are experiencing life events that could impact on your mental health. It is important to consider emotional readiness before embarking on this programme.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1265 GBP / full≈ 1265 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1265 GBP / full≈ 1265 GBP / full
Living costs
London
United Kingdom
1137 - 2157 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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