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HND Counselling (Level 8) is an incredibly popular course which is jointly awarded by the SQA and the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). HND Counselling builds on the skills and knowledge gained on the HNC Counselling course.

It aims to develop learners' ability to form a therapeutic relationship with clients in a range of counselling settings and to develop skills in research, evaluation and personal development. It will also develop learners' awareness of the health, safety and security requirements for safe working.

Once the HND Counselling is completed, it enables professional registration as a Counsellor and a Member of the BACP.

The HND incorporates the following units of study:
Contemporary humanistic counselling theory; Contemporary pluralistic counselling; Psychopathology for counsellors; Personal development in a therapeutic setting; Group experience: Humanistic approach;
Professional standards; Self-Evaluation for counsellors; Supervised practice; Values and principles for practice; Graded unit 2.

Entry Requirements

HNC Counselling. Interview. A minimum of 90% attendance on HNC Counselling.

Must be 18 at the start of the course.

You will require a satisfactory criminal record check from Disclosure Scotland to show that you are suitable for this type of course. Contact Disclosure Scotland for details on the type you would need.

Progression Routes

Successful students may apply to join the BACP national register as a professionally registered counsellor.