Introductory Certificate in Counselling

Birmingham Newman University
Undergraduate Cert Part-time 13 Weeks MedicineCounselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy

About this course

The Introductory Certificate in Counselling focuses on developing counselling skills by providing a solid foundation in the key aspects of the discipline. It introduces students to counselling theories and practice as well as to the ethical and professional context of counselling in the UK.

The programme is suitable for a wide range of students:

  • Students who wish to develop counselling skills and theoretical understanding to enhance existing job roles;

  • students who wish to progress to a core practitioner training in counselling such as the Foundation Degree in Integrative Counselling at Birmingham Newman University.

    Why study this course?

  • Tutors who are experienced counselling practitioners.

  • Introduces students to key approaches in the discipline.

  • Learning is experiential and practical as well as academic.

  • Regular opportunities to develop counselling and interpersonal skills.

  • First step towards a professional training in counselling.
  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1172 Social services managers and directors
    3219 Health associate professionals
    2229 Therapy professionals
    1231 Health care practice managers
    3214 Complementary health associate professionals
    2224 Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Certificate - Cert
    Study Mode
    Part-time
    Duration
    13 Weeks
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Birmingham
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Medicine, Counselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy