Course summary

You will be trained to use person-centred counselling skills and attitudes to form and maintain effective counselling relationships. The course develops the skills of reflection and reflexivity in relation to their counselling practice, together with the opportunity to analyse the social context of counselling practice including the family, difference and diversity, culture, politics, religion and language within contemporary society. The course is accredited by the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists [BACP] ethical framework for counselling practice, and supports students with how to use supervision effectively, to research effectively, and develop research knowledge and skills. You will discuss mental health issues in relation to counselling and examine the implications of working as a counsellor across a range of work settings. WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? The course is based on the person-centered philosophy and therapy of Carl Rogers. All course tutors are qualified and experienced person-centred counsellors. The skills and professional attitudes of counselling are developed through group work, seminars, creative workshops, tutored discussions and lectures. WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? The course is for those who can demonstrate an empathy and understanding of life experiences and knowledge of person-centred beliefs and attitudes and wish to become a person-centred counsellor. WHAT CAN YOU DO AFTER THIS COURSE? As a qualified Counsellor, you can work in a wide range of services including abuse services, primary care counselling, services for young people, mental health services and careers services, as well as in private practice. Qualification enables you to work towards professional accreditation and pursue higher education in counselling related fields. Graduates may progress to the one year Top-up Degree at East Sussex College to gain a full BSc Honours Degree.