Introductory Certificate in Counselling

Birmingham Newman University

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

Introductory Certificate in Counselling Cert is an undergraduate degree at Birmingham Newman University, based in Birmingham, taught part-time over 13 weeks.

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. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

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Course Details

Qualification
Certificate - Cert
Study Mode
Part-time
Duration
13 Weeks
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Birmingham
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Medicine, Counselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy