Humanistic Counselling - Diploma of Higher Education

Humanistic counselling encourages individuals to think about their feelings and take responsibility for their thoughts and actions, with the emphasis on self-development and achieving their potential rather than on problematic behaviour. Gestalt therapy, for example, is one of a number humanistic approaches.On this Humanistic Counselling DipHE, you'll learn the practical knowledge and interpersonal skills you need to pursue a career as a humanistic therapist.If you're in employment, this course can fit around your working week, with timetabled teaching taking place 1 day a week, workshops on 6 Saturdays throughout the course, and occasional events in the evenings and at weekends.When you coCourse highlights
Study modules that give you a strong foundation for your studies and future career, covering topics including counselling theory and skills, humanistic theory and skills, mental health issues, and counselling specific groups
Learn from experienced, industry-trained staff who've worked in organisations or run their own private practices
Apply your knowledge and skills with at least 100 hours of supervised counselling on a placement in the community
Study at South Hampshire College Group - Eastleigh Campus with access to support and services at the University of Portsmouth
Apply for student membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and get access to member resources including journal subscriptions, free courses and job boards while you studymplete the course, you could top up your diploma to a Bachelor's degree. You could also work as a humanistic counsellor in areas such as education, the police service, the prison service and the voluntary sector.