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PGDip Person-Centred Counselling at University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Train as a professionally recognised Person-Centred Counsellor while developing the self-awareness, relational skills, and professional competence needed to offer meaningful, life-changing therapy. Grounded in Carl Rogers' philosophy of human potential, this programme supports you not only to learn counselling theory and practice, but also to develop the reflective capacity and personal understanding that lie at the heart of effective therapeutic work. Whether you choose full-time or part-time study, you will be supported to grow into a confident, ethical practitioner capable of building the authentic therapeutic relationships that characterise the person-centred approach.

Duration: 1 year (12 months)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage 1 compulsory courses: Foundations and Therapeutic Process in Person - Centred Counselling (ED50NE).

Career pathways

Graduates progress into a range of roles across health, community, educational, and third-sector settings, as well as private practice. Many continue towards professional accreditation and further specialisation within the counselling and psychotherapy professions.

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Entry requirements

Entry Requirements Individuals on this course will need a high level of critical self-awareness and a willingness to reflect on their own process. Readiness to enter a programme which has at its centre the student’s own personal development is desirable. Voluntary or professional experience of support work with adults is also desirable. We recognise that students come to counselling training from a variety of personal and professional backgrounds. Our flexible study options allow you to choose the pathway that best fits your circumstances and aspirations. Qualifications The information below is provided as a guide only and does not guarantee entry to the University of Aberdeen. Applicants will normally be expected to hold a relevant Honours degree with a 2:2 or above from a recognised university or body. In exceptional circumstances, applicants without this qualification may be admitted by achieving Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Please contact the programme director for guidance. Applicants must also prove they have relevant, credit-bearing counselling skills, totalling 60 credits, ideally from completion of Aberdeen University’s Counselling and Listening Skills courses 1 to 4. A student membership of Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland (COSCA) is advised and a PVG check and certificate will be required at the start of the programme.

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year (12 months)

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