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
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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