Professional Diploma in
Integrative Counselling
and Psychotherapy
Accredited by the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
Our SCoPeD Accredited course is based on the well regarded Dip. HE in Counselling we used to deliver at Sheffield Hallam University, updated to meet the latest NCPS and BACP training requirements.
Accredited by the NCPS means that graduates have a more straightforward route to apply for registration and our Accredited Register.
You can check the name of your course against the NCPS listing on the ‘become a counsellor’ section of the their website here
A solid and professional training
delivered by expert practitioner-tutors
Unlike some other Diploma trainings, this three year course supports you through to completion of all training requirements and includes Clinical Supervision.
Experience and research indicates that clients are best served by an approach that takes account of their diversity. We also respect students’ diversity and train you to use yourself within the therapeutic relationship, which is the agent of change, and to respond to a variety of people and problems using a range of methods.
Modules Overview
Year One Modules
Counselling Theory and Skills (2 modules): An introduction to the course’s Core Theoretical Model. The emphasis is on moving on from your foundational skills to a focus on relationship and process.
Social Context: This module focuses on power in society.
Assessment and Referral: Designed to support your move towards practice. Placement Preparation Sessions help you prepare for applying for placements. Placement Providers are also invited in to meet you.
Year Two Modules
Human and Personal Development: An introduction to theories of human development.
Professional Skills and Trends: An introduction to topical professional issues.
Counselling Theory and Skills: Input on theory and opportunities for practice designed to deepen your understanding.
Clinical Supervision: An integral part of the course and continues over the complete calendar year.
Year Three Modules
Comparative Models: An introduction to the range of counselling/psychotherapy theory.
Counselling Theory and Skills (two modules): These continue to support your development as a responsive practitioner, including creative interventions. Clinical Supervision: continues through Year 3 to support you to the end of your placement hours.
Counsellor Placements
It is a course requirement for all Diploma Students to complete a formal counselling placement as part of their training.
Finding placements can be a challenging process for students, and we make every effort to support you through this process.
Operations Director Sally Lee supports students to find a placement, and liaises with Placement Providers. Our aim has been to facilitate a successful placement experience, both for all our students and Placement Providers.
We have built up solid and lasting relationships with Placement Providers and we have achieved this through on-going communication, maintaining good working relationships, and actively seeking feedback. We are very proud to say that we have a number of Placement Providers who consistently take and value our students.
Diploma Course Details
Fees
View the 2024/25 Diploma Course Fees here
Calendar
View the 2024/25 Diploma Course Calendar:
Year 1 View dates here
Year 2 View dates here
Year 3 View dates here
