Humanistic Counselling and Psychotherapy PGDip

University of Brighton

Developed in reaction to the dominance of behaviourism and psychoanalysis, the humanistic paradigm emphasises the human capacity for self-determination. It holds that we have the freedom to shape and give meaning to our own lives and helps clients regain their independence. The humanistic paradigm draws on concepts and ideas from phenomenology and existentialism and is a philosophy of mind. This postgraduate diploma helps to ground your understanding of humanistic counselling in the relevant literature and clinical practice and develop your self-awareness. It is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and therefore recognised as preparing your for work as a professional counsellor. The university is an organisational member of the BACP as well as the Universities Psychotherapy and Counselling Association (UCPA).