Certificate in Counselling Skills
This Certificate in Counselling Skills course provides valuable foundation training in counselling and listening skills. It is a highly experiential programme that enhances your communication skills, develops understanding of human growth and behaviour, and strengthens self-awareness.
Full Year Format (October – July)
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Thirty 3.5 hour sessions delivered in two parts; a weekly 1.5 hour seminar which focuses on skills and understanding and a 1.5 hour self awareness experiential group.
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Includes one compulsory Saturday workshop per term.
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Breaks to coincide with Gloucestershire school holidays.
Intensive Format (January – July)
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18 days between January and July, spread across three weekends (2 days each) and four long weekends (3 days each).
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Each day combines seminars, self-awareness experiential groups and 2 days are dedicated to skills development.
The Certificate in Counselling Skills provides a solid foundation and is a requirement (or other equivalent training completed) for progression on to the Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling training course.
To apply, complete the application form or direct any queries to [email protected]
This is a highly experiential course delivered by qualified and experienced counsellors and group facilitators. The training places great emphasis on reflection, the giving and receiving of feedback, challenges and constructive dialogue.
This course is for you if…
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You are interested in pursuing a professional counselling qualification.
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You have a counselling function in your work, such as health services, teaching , social services, care managers, supervisors in a team leading role and those working / volunteering in charitable and 3rd sector organisations.
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You are interested in personal development.
Want to see the many ways counselling skills can benefit you, even outside a counselling career? Read our blog on where counselling skills can take you.
How this course is delivered
Full Year Format (October – July) – Please see page 5 of handbook for more details.
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Thirty 3.5 hour sessions delivered in two parts; a weekly 1.5 hour seminar which focuses on skills and understanding and a 1.5 hour self awareness experiential group.
-
Includes one compulsory Saturday workshop per term.
-
Breaks to coincide with Gloucestershire school holidays.
Intensive Format (January – July)
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18 days between January and July, spread across three weekends (2 days each) and four long weekends (3 days each).
-
Each day combines seminars, self-awareness experiential groups and 2 days are dedicated to skills development.
