Humanistic and Psychodynamic Counselling

Goldsmiths, University of London
Postgraduate Graduate Certificate Part-time 1 Year MedicineCounselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy

About this course

An intensive foundation in counselling for those who meet elements of counselling in their day-to-day work, and who wish to enter this field professionally.

  • This programme teaches the fundamentals of psychodynamic counselling - ideal if you don't yet have sufficient experience and qualifications to study at a postgraduate diploma level.

  • You’ll study key theoretical concepts that inform the practice of humanistic and psychodynamic counselling, and will identify the specific responsibilities and processes of the counselling alliance.

  • The programme is taught by means of theoretical lectures, seminars, experiential workshops, and group tutorials.

  • The programme is particularly suitable for those who wish to apply to our MA in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy.

    Please note: Entry requirements for further qualification vary considerably between institutions. Students are expected to conduct their own research before applying.

  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3219 Health associate professionals
    1172 Social services managers and directors
    2229 Therapy professionals
    1231 Health care practice managers
    3214 Complementary health associate professionals
    3229 Welfare and housing associate professionals

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Graduate Certificate
    Study Mode
    Part-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    London
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Medicine, Counselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy