Program Overview

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Counselling PGDip

Overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling is a part-time course designed to provide professional training for people considering a career in counselling, psychotherapy and related mental health fields.

Course Structure

The Postgraduate Diploma consists of two years of training. Students may choose to undertake the additional Master's component of the course on completion of their Postgraduate Diploma.

Core Modules

• Counselling Skills and Practice
• Therapeutic Approaches 1
• Therapeutic Approaches 2
• Advanced Skills and Practice
• Specialist Topics in Counselling
• Counselling Placement

Optional MSc Top Up

• Research Methods and Project in Counselling

Professional Recognition

The Counselling PG Diploma has met the criteria and quality standards laid down by Pink Therapy as a safe place for Gender, Sex and Relationship Diverse (GSRD) identified people to train and with a curriculum that is inclusive, evidence-based and reflective of current thinking about GSRD Theory and Practice.

Entry Requirements

• A minimum of a lower second-class honours degree (2:2)
• Applicants will also be considered on the basis of previous work experience
• Applicants are expected to have done some relevant work experience or further training in a counselling-related field
• If your first language is not English, you should have an IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.0 in writing

Fees and Funding

• UK tuition fee: £4,250 (Price per academic year)
• International tuition fee: £5,500 (Price per academic year)

Teaching and Assessment

• Teaching methods: lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, and where appropriate practical application
• Assessment: practical, coursework

Research Groups

• Centre for Psychological Sciences

Supporting You

• Study support: workshops, 1-2-1 support and online resources to help improve your academic and research skills
• Personal tutors: support you in fulfilling your academic and personal potential
• Student advice team: provide specialist advice on a range of issues including funding, benefits and visas
• Extra-curricular activities: volunteering opportunities, sports and fitness activities, student events and more

Course Location

• Cavendish Campus, central London

Related Courses

• Psychology MSc
• Health Psychology MSc

Careers

• Successful completion of this course will prepare you to be a reflective, knowledgeable practitioner, with self-awareness and competency to work ethically, safely and effectively with clients
• Graduates will be eligible for accreditation as a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
• Undertake a clinical placement and gain valuable experience of counselling clients
• Our focus on inclusive training will prepare you to support the needs of clients from all walks of life
• Industry links: our course team have over 20 years of experience both professionally and academically, with experience ranging from the NHS to working in charities and agencies as supervisors and clinical managers
• Graduate employers: graduates from this course will be equipped to work in a wide variety of settings, including the NHS, university counselling services, school-based counselling, charity organisations, private practice, academic departments, and research
• Job roles: this course will prepare you for roles in a variety of areas, including advice worker, career advisor, counsellor, family support worker, high intensity therapist, mental health practitioner, mental health worker, personal or executive coach, psychological wellbeing practitioner, psychotherapist, school therapist, SENCO, social worker

Course Leaders

• Dr Nikolaos Souvlakis, Senior Lecturer
• Dr Sanjay Joban, Senior Lecturer

Why Study This Course?

• Professional Recognition: graduates will be eligible for accreditation as a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
• Learn from Experts: our course team has more than 20 years of experience, with several working in the field alongside teaching
• Explore influential approaches: our focus on psychodynamic and humanistic therapies will allow you to graduate with in-depth knowledge

University Preparation Courses

• Our partner college, Kaplan International College London, offers Pre-Master’s courses that may help you gain a place on a postgraduate degree at Westminster

Scholarships

• The University is dedicated to supporting ambitious and outstanding students and we offer a variety of scholarships to eligible postgraduate students

Additional Costs

• See what you may need to pay for separately and what your tuition fees cover

Westminster Employability Award

• Employers value graduates who have invested in their personal and professional development – and our Westminster Employability Award gives you the chance to formally document and demonstrate these activities and achievements

Learn New Skills

• Volunteer and gain new skills
• Develop your entrepreneurial skills
• Get extra qualifications

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• For more details on course structure, modules, teaching and assessment
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• Semester One teaching: 23 September – 13 December 2024
• Semester Two teaching: 20 January – 11 April 2025
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