Curriculum Area: Health and Social Science
This course is ideal for anyone interested in training to become a counsellor. It  introduces underlying theory which prepares you for the Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling Level 4.  Counselling courses are run in conjunction with the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB).

We have start dates in September and March. For the next course please email Chloe at neilsonc@bpc.ac.uk

 

What the course leads to

What courses can I do after this? 

Upon successful completion of the course, there is an opportunity for you to progress to the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, however, as with previous levels progression is not automatic and will be dependant on recommendation from your tutor, (taking into consideration a number of points including attendance and CPCAB guidelines).
 

What do I need to apply

To do this course you should have... 

You must be at least 19 years of age and you will be asked to:-

Attend an interview and course briefing with the course tutors where you will be given more information about the course.

*CPCAB Guidelines mean the following will be taken into account:
Applicants must have a suitable level of literacy in English, for students who use English as a second language evidence of IELTS of 6 is needed.

The College take the health, safety and well being of students very seriously.  If you have recently experienced a significant life event (e.g. bereavement, divorce, arrest, court proceedings, etc.), are currently suffering or recovering from a serious medical condition, are being treated for mental health problems or if you are in recovery from addiction and are less than two years clean and dry you must discuss this with the tutors before applying for the course.  Failure to do so would be a breach of integrity and could prevent successful completion of the course.


You need to be aware that the course involves experiential elements which will involve some personal disclosure and associated personal development activities.

Where applicable, we would advise applicants against joining the same training group as their partner.

For more information about next courses please select/click  'I need more help choosing my course' and send us your contact details and your question and we will call / email you

Course costs

Course Code Start Date Costs 16-18 Costs 19-23 (with concessions) Costs 19+ (no concessions)
BP00212 13/09/2023 N/A £940.00 £940.00

* Please note fees are subject to change.

Costs 

£940

Associated Costs 

You have the option of buying books associated with the course but do not need to do so for successful completion.

Course content

Course Content 

In this course you will build on your Skills while being introduced to a variety of theoretical approaches.

You will focus on:

  • The professional framework of the counsellor
  • The counselling relationship
  • Client diversity
  • The service user-centred approach
  • Personal awareness in counselling
  • Counselling concepts
  • Supervision and self-reflection
  • Use self-awareness to facilitate helping work
  • Use counselling skills coherently
  • Use study skills to help manage learning

As part of your study you will have to write a weekly learning review and other assignments involving research and reflexion.

More info

Start Day/Time 

Duration 

16 Weeks

Attendance 

Part-time

Level 

Level 3

Qualification Name 

Certificate

Awarding Body 

Counselling & Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body

Curriculum Area 

Science, Care, Health and Foundation - Science, Health and Humanities

More about the course 

For more information about the course please select/click: “I need more help choosing my course” and send us your contact details and your question and we will call/email you.

 

Duration 

16 Weeks

Attendance 

Part-time

Level 

Level 3

Qualification Name 

Certificate

Awarding Body 

Counselling & Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body