Ayr Campus
This is a journey of personal and professional growth. You’ll gain skills which are essential for starting a career in counselling but can also be used across other sectors. Active listening, empathy and non-judgmental approaches are useful in all aspects of life. More and more people need guidance and help, and this increase in demand means that there’s no shortage of opportunities. Apply now to start a career which will make a lasting impact on others.
The course will cover key aspects of counselling:
counselling concepts and skills; behavioural and cognitive counselling theories; humanistic counselling theories; psychodynamic counselling theories; group counselling theories; self-evaluation; addictive behaviour and dependency; and, loss, grief and bereavement.
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.
Degree, postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma programme, or employment.
August
HNC
Full time
1 year
Health and Social Care
7