Counselling

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
Undergraduate HND Full-time 2 Years MedicineCounselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy

About this course

This HND Counselling is ideal for those wishing to become professional counsellors. Designed to meet the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) requirements for individual entry to the professional register, the course is taught by experienced, practicing counsellors who hold current BACP membership. With a strong emphasis on personal development, the course integrates theory, skills practice, reflection, and self-development. You will strengthen your reflective skills, self-awareness, and assertiveness, and learn the best approaches for dealing with challenges. The course will benefit those who wish to progress and qualify as a counsellor, as well as those practicing in a sector that requires the range of skills employed in a helping/supporting relationship, for example: community work; social care; education; criminal justice; health services; and voluntary work.

Study Options

This course is available in 5 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: HND

Location: Inverness

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: HND

Location: Lerwick

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: HND

Location: Perth

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: HND

Location: Kirkwall

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: HND

Location: Elgin

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

3219 Health associate professionals
2229 Therapy professionals
1231 Health care practice managers
3214 Complementary health associate professionals
2224 Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists
2225 Clinical psychologists

Course Details

Qualification
Higher National Diploma - HND
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Inverness
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Medicine, Counselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy