This qualification will provide learners with a comprehensive and full understanding of how to conduct counselling sessions with clients in an ethical, effective and safe way.

During the course you will gain knowledge of therapeutic models and ethical frameworks, including the importance of settings, supervision and casework management.

You will also explore the impact diverse culture and heritage can have on the client counsellor relationship in a multicultural society, as well the importance of research in counselling and how to increase self-awareness.

This course, when combined with a level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills, or an equivalent qualification, meets the basic training requirement for recognition as a qualified counsellor and also contains supervised placement hours.

A placement of 100+ hours and 1.5 – 2 hours of supervision per month is required for successful completion of the course, in addition to the hours of study in college.