Students who hold a Level 3 Achievement in Counselling
- GCSE (or standard entry) in English Grade C (4) or above
- Level 3 Achievement in Counselling
- Satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) you will be asked to declare any criminal convictions and be aware that enhanced checks for regulated activity will be carried out prior to you undertaking clinical practice
- Written references from 2 sources to demonstrate appropriateness to undertake professional counselling training (1 reference from your Level 3 tutor)
- A commitment to undertake 10 hours of personal therapy each year
- A voluntary placement consisting of 100 face to face clinical hours
- Commitment to attend 2 full weekend workshops each year
This higher education course is in partnership with Teesside University. Our study programme is designed to support graduates to gain extensive knowledge and understanding of Counselling theories alongside a range of professional, practical and personal skills for employability.
An overview of the modules:
Level 4 modules:
- Person-Centred Theory and Practice
- Developing Skills for Professional Practice
- Foundations of Personal and Professional Practice
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Counselling Skills Practice
- Personal & Professional Development
Level 5 modules:
- Advanced Counselling Skills
- Professional Development in Practice
- Psychodynamic Approaches
- Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing
- Professional Development in Practice
- Understanding Research in Counselling
- Counselling Approaches and Practice; working from an Integrative Perspective
Course modules on our programme are delivered in class room based lessons in HCFE over 2 years. Each module is supported through our online Virtual Learning System, which adheres as a minimum to the University's Thershold Quality Standards.
Assessment is via Assignments and practical skills assessment
BA Hons in Counselling
For further information and to apply go to:
https://www.tees.ac.uk/undergraduate_courses/psychology/fda_counselling.cfm
