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Dip HE Counselling
The Diploma in Counselling offers an opportunity to develop professionally and personally through an academic and experiential programme of study.
Course Details
- Year of entry: 2026
- Duration: 2 years (part-time)
- Institution Code: G53
- Location: Wrexham
Why Choose This Course
The course provides a professional qualification in Counselling, prepares students to work with adult clients, and is taught by qualified counselors.
Key Course Features
- Includes clinical placements
- Grounded in the person-centred approach
- Emphasises personal development, self-awareness, and psychological maturity
- Provides 450 face-to-face contact hours over 2 years
What You Will Study
Year 1 (Level 4)
- Person-Centred Counselling Skills (1)
- Introducing Person Centred Counselling Theory
- Person-Centred Counselling Skills (2)
- Person-Centred Counselling Theory and Self-Development
- Skills for Counselling Placement
- Contemporary Person-Centred Counselling Theory
Year 2 (Level 5)
- Supervised Trainee Counselling Placement (1)
- Understanding Client Issues in Counselling Practice
- Evidencing Trainee Practice Effectiveness in Counselling
- Supervised Trainee Counselling Practice (2)
Entry Requirements and Applying
Normally, qualifications at level 3 are an expectation. Relevant experience of working in a helping role is also considered.
Teaching and Assessment
The course is taught face-to-face on campus, with a mix of theory lectures and skills practice. Assessments include recordings and critiques of transcribed counselling sessions, live practice with peers, presentations, and written assignments.
Career Prospects
Graduates can pursue careers in:
- Counsellor
- Counselling supervisor
- School Counsellor
- Teaching
- Peer mentor
- Coaching
- Mental Health related roles
- Human Resources
- NHS
- Psychology related roles
Fees and Funding
Information on fees and funding can be found on the university's website.
Accommodation
Wrexham University offers on-campus en-suite rooms within the Wrexham Student Village.