Graduate Certificate Humanistic & Psychodynamic Counselling at Goldsmiths, University of London

Programme overview

An intensive foundation in counselling for those who meet elements of counselling in their day-to-day work and who wish to enter this field professionally. This programme teaches the fundamentals of psychodynamic counselling - ideal if you don't yet have sufficient experience and qualifications to study at a postgraduate diploma level. You’ll study key theoretical concepts that inform the practice of humanistic and psychodynamic counselling, and will identify the specific responsibilities and processes of the counselling alliance.

Faculty: School of Mind Body and Society | Department: Social, Individual and Community Wellbeing | Duration: 1 year part-time (26 weeks, Tuesdays 6-9pm) | Study mode: part-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules (compulsory modules): Theory 1, Theory 2, Reflective Practitioner, Basic Counselling Skills.

Career pathways

Suitable careers for graduates of this programme include: Support and welfare work, Residential social work, Teaching, Advocacy, Mentoring.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You are usually expected to have completed an undergraduate degree or hold an equivalent qualification. You might also be considered for this programme if you aren’t a graduate or your degree is in an unrelated field, but have relevant experience. You must be able to demonstrate: A commitment to counselling as a profession. An ability to sustain academic study. The potential to develop those qualities essential to counselling, for example, empathy and sense of self. English language: IELTS 6.0 with a 6.0 in writing and no element lower than 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 3,100 a year. Home Source

International applicants: GBP 7,400 a year. International Source

Duration: 1 year part-time (26 weeks, Tuesdays 6-9pm)

Apply through the official page: https://mygoldsmiths.gold.ac.uk/OnlineServices/applications/appModuleList.aspx?id=128000010225379

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