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 First Steps to Counselling and Mental Health (Level 6), or other relevant national qualifications at SCQF Level 6. Entry is subject to an interview and a satisfactory reference.

Progression Routes

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