This one year top-up course is aimed to develop your understanding of person centered and cognitive behaviour theory (CBT) counselling theories. It is designed to offer progression from the Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling which is offered by University Centre Peterborough.
This course is unique as it brings CBT skills and knowledge into a person-centred Framework of working utilising a pluralistic approach which puts clients’ needs at the heart of the counselling process.
You will develop a critical understanding of counselling and be able to devise and sustain arguments, solve problems and use techniques of theoretical approaches to your application of specific issues.
The course modules were designed to be industry appropriate around te field of person-centred therapy, cognitive behaviour theory (CBT) and psychopathology. They meet the needs of employers and will enable you as a qualified counsellor to develop your skills and knowledge as part of the professional development requirements.
The skills gained on the course will enable you to become a skilled and reflective practitioner with a CBT emphasis so your can progress into a variety of counselling careers within the NHS, charity or education sectors.
The courses at University Centre Peterborough are studied in smaller class sizes compared with other universities, a typical class size is under 20 students.
This qualification is awarded by The Open University and delivered by University Centre Peterborough.
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