COUNSELLING | | CERTIFICATE IN COUNSELLING SKILLS | TUESDAYS | 17:30-21:30
Level 3

Different study formats available - daytime or evenings - year long or fast-track. Please ask at interview

The course content is designed specifically to train students in the basic counselling skills and interventions that can be seen as of universal application within the counselling and therapeutic field, although the emphasis given to each skill will be according to the Person Centred Approach.



Running throughout the course your tutor will provide opportunities for you to explore the effects of attitudes and personal values and uncover the ways in which these may hinder or benefit the counselling process.

The aims of this course are:

1. To develop a repetoire of counselling skills at a consistent level

2. To underpin these skills with an understanding of one major therapeutic model.

3. To increase the self awareness of the person and their awareness of the impact that they have on people.

Those wishing to enter this level 3 course must satisfy the following entry requirements. 1. One of the following - Successful completion of the ABC Counselling Concepts Certificate or its equivalent, e.g. OCNW Introductory Counselling Course - Have received as part of their professional career training an introduction to counselling skills. 1 In particular the admissions tutor will require evidence to satisfy attendance, quality of course and methods of assessment to ensure that such courses meet the minimum criteria outlined for a Counselling Concepts Course. 2 Satisfy the course tutors of their suitability for and commitment to the course. 3 If a candidate is having personal therapy or receiving psychiatric treatment, evidence will be sought from their therapist as to their suitability for the course. NB This last requirement is important. Without in any way denigrating personal responsibility for autonomy, trainers do have responsibility for the well being of each student; the provision of a safe, secure and supportive environment for the candidates; and ultimately to the people with whom candidates will use their acquired counselling skills. All candidates will be interviewed individually and will also be asked to attend a group interview method to assess the ability of candidates to engage in group training methods. Please Note: ABC Regulations state that members of the same family cannot be in the same study group.

Level 4 Diploma in Counselling

Successful completion of the course and the award of the Certificate in Counselling will be based upon: (evidence in italics) - 80% Attendance Register - Professional Framework report Internal Assessment - Introduction to Theory essay Internal Assessment - Skills Assessment - tape and case study Internal Assessment - Personal Growth Statement Internal Assessment Please note: Anti Discriminatory Principles and Practice will permeate and should be demonstrated by candidates throughout the programme. Candidates must take responsibility for their own learning and are asked to participate co-operatively in all learning (i.e. experiential).

Qualification: Certificate in Counselling Skills

Awarded by: ABC