Designed and administered by: Elaine Caswell Therapy

Delivered by: The friendly team at Long Valley Therapy Training

Please note: this course alone does not qualify you as a counsellor and is not a route to PSA registration, however, it does meet the requirements to apply for the full diploma.

This programme is designed for:

• Professionals in caring roles or therapeutic practice looking to enhance their communication and counselling skills
• Individuals preparing for a career change into professional counselling (no prior experience required)

Attendance and Commitment

• Schedule: Saturdays in Hythe beginning in September (full day, twice a month*)
• Additional Study: Approximately 4 hours per week for assignments, reading, and journal writing
• Attendance Requirement: 85% minimum to achieve certification
• No external placement is required for this course.

*Term-time only

Content

The course has four modules.

Module 1 concentrates on the legislation and context upon which counselling is based. There is a written assignment to complete for this module.

Module 2 concentrates on the practice of counselling skills. This module has two practical assessments to complete and a written assignment.

Module 3 focuses on the different theorists and theories that underpin the practice of counselling. You will be introduced to the work of Humanistic theorists, Carl Rogers and Eric Berne, among others, along with the work of Psychodynamic theorists, Freud and John Bowlby, among others. We also look at the work of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy theorists, Aaron Beck and Albert Ellis. There is a written assignment to complete with this module.

Module 4 is centred around your personal and professional development as a user of counselling skills. You will learn about professional development, reflective practice and how to plan for your personal and professional development. There are journals to complete within this module, along with a written assignment.

Students are expected to write a 500-600 word journal following each lesson.

Upon completion of this training, you may apply for our NCPS Accredited Diploma in Humanistic-Integrative Counselling — a two-year, part-time professional qualification that meets all the criteria for professional recognition under the SCoPEd framework.