Certificate in Counselling Theory (distance learning)

 

This



distance learning programme
is appropriate for people:
 

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   Considering a career in counselling or psychotherapy. The course gives an overview of this
  interesting and  challenging area, and helps participants decide which direction
  to take if considering this field of work. 
  
  

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  Wanting to deepen their understanding of counselling or communication skills
  
  

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  Wanting to further their personal development

• 
     Who unable to attend a face:face course

Please note that this course is neither equivalent or a replacement for the
Foundation course

Aim of Course:
 

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   To introduce participants to the theory
  of counselling

• 
    To develop your understanding
  of counselling

• 
    To develop basic
  theoretical knowledge and the principles underlying the use
  of counselling skills

• 
    To offer a theoretical foundation in the person centred theory of
  therapy

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    To encourage increased self awareness
  

 

Course Content

•   Basic
  
  counselling theory, attitudes and principles
  
  

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    Theoretical input through theoretical material and reading list
  

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    Studies of relevant models of
  counselling: Person centred; Psychodynamic; Cognitive behavioural therapy,
  Transactional analysis and integrative models

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  Personal development work as a self-directed process and through structured
  exercises and self reflection
   

Content includes an overview of the
counselling and psychotherapy field; training aspects and present trends.

 

Course Assessment

4
assignments are completed in this programme.

 

Course format

Theoretical material is forwarded as an email attachment. The material includes
special exercises designed to promote and optimise your learning. On reading the
material and completing the exercises you can then forward feedback to your
tutor on your experience of the material and any questions you may have. The
tutor responds within a few days, with any guidance needed, and further material
is forwarded. The course can be completed in up 1 year.

Fees & Enrolment

The

€550 fee includes theoretical
material, an individualised course programme and a high level of contact
(email and telephone, if requested) with the course tutor. The level of contact is determined by
the course participant.
To apply forward on the application form along with the
full fee (payment can be made through paypal below).