PG Dip Counselling and Psychotherapy

Leeds Beckett University

Develop your understanding of relational theory and practice. This accredited course will enable you to become a professional counsellor or psychotherapist. This British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) accredited course will provide you with the training to become a registered and professionally recognised counsellor. As part of this course, you’ll: Learn how to apply your therapeutic counselling and psychotherapy skills as you work with clients Identify your strengths and areas for development in clinical practice, to ensure you become a capable and self-reflective practitioner Learn by sharing experiences through critical reflection, dialogue and debate Be trained to deliver therapy using online platforms, including video conferencing, and over the phone Complete a work placement with client contact on a weekly basis Undertake personal counselling from a network of university-approved professional counsellor Hands-on experience Undergoing clinical supervision with a counsellor is a vital part of becoming a skilled and knowledgeable reflective therapeutic practitioner. The clinical supervision you’ll undertake as part of this course will support your learning and development. We'll help you find a suitable work placement where you’ll have client contact on a regular basis totalling 100 hours. You’ll also undertake 20 hours of personal counselling from a network of professional counsellors approved by our university. Teaching and learning In addition to on-campus teaching sessions, you’ll need access to a private space to attend occasional online training sessions. This will require the use of a personal computer or equivalent device, and access to the internet.