Venues

Ayr Campus

Content

This course focuses on the three main areas required to effectively counsel people in different circumstances - counselling theories, practical counselling skills and personal development

What you will learn

You’ll explore behavioural and cognitive counselling theory; How psychological or emotional difficulties are acquired and perpetuated; How to support changed thinking or behaviour; Humanistic counselling theory; Psychodynamic counselling theory; Group counselling skills; Counselling skills; Self-evaluation and awareness.

You’ll also hear from a wide range of professional practitioners from local counselling and support services.

Entry Requirements

2 relevant Highers including English plus preferably National 5 Maths, or Higher Health and Social Care (Level 6), or other relevant national qualifications at SCQF Level 6. Entry is subject to an interview.

Progression Routes

Degree, postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma programme, or employment.