University Centre Peterborough
UCAS Code: TC20 | Diploma of Higher Education - DipHE
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This diploma prepares you for an exciting career in counselling, where you can make a meaningful impact. This programme focuses on understanding human emotions and helping individuals navigate life’s challenges through a blend of traditional and modern counselling techniques.
It also emphasises effective communication and active listening skills to build connections with clients. Additionally, it covers mental health issues, ethical principles, cultural sensitivity, and the importance of self-awareness and self-care. With opportunities for practical experience and specialisation in areas like trauma and abuse counselling or Bereavement support.
The programme underscores the significance of the therapeutic relationship and the worth of each individual and is suitable for those pursuing professional status in Person-Centred counselling or related fields.
**Progression Routes**
After successful completion of the Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, you have the opportunity to complete the Level 6 of the BA (Hons) Person Centered and CBT Counselling & Psychology (Top-up) course to obtain a full honours degree with a further year of study.
This course qualifies you at practitioner level as a Counsellor. You could gain employment in the counselling field or related psychological professions.
**Modules**
Year 1 (Level 4)
Person centred Counselling Theory
Person centred Counselling Practice
Theoretical Perspectives in Human Development and Counselling
Integrating Other Counselling Approaches and Creative Therapies
Year 2 (Level 5)
Loss and grief theory and practice
Trauma and abuse theory and practice
Understanding and Addressing Mental Health Anxiety, Depression and Phobias
Integrating Theory, practice and Self
**Assessment Methods**
Throughout the duration of your course you will be assessed using a variety of assessment methods. These include essays, case studies, role play, reflective journals and a placement portfolio.
Year one (Level 4) 100% Coursework
Year two (Level 5) 100% Coursework
We will provide, by the beginning of the first week of each semester, a current module guide with all the information you need for each module, including details of assessment tasks, the deadlines for these tasks, the required format and any relevant guidance.
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