Course Description
Level 6 Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapeutic Studies – Summer 2024
IICP College
Introduction
Our Level 6 Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapeutic Studies Programme is the perfect entry point for those considering a career in counselling and psychotherapy as it contains an excellent mix of theory, skills and personal development. All IICP teaching staff are therapy practitioners, which means they put their teaching into a real-world context.
Programme Aims
Upon completion, learners should be able to:
- Demonstrate broad elementary knowledge of two main therapy approaches; Person Centred Therapy and Choice Theory/Reality Therapy;
- Describe the evolution of counselling and psychotherapy from historical to contemporary perspectives;
- Discuss mental illness and its treatment, including modern therapeutic approaches;
- Identify the scope and limitations of counselling and psychotherapy;
- Appreciate basic ethical considerations for working with others;
- Describe the essential components of a therapeutic relationship;
- Engage in simulated practice of basic counselling practice;
- Apply core counselling and psychotherapeutic skills in simulated practice;
- Participate in reflective exercises in one-to-one and group settings;
- Consider the role of the self in the therapeutic relationship;
- Recognise the limitations of one’s own knowledge, skills and competencies; and
- Communicate effectively in academic and practice settings.
Course Code | Cert Summer2024 |
College Name | IICP College |
Course Category | Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health Care |
Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
Course Qualification | Level 6 Advanced Certificate |
Course Location | Tallaght, Dublin, Ireland |
Location Postcode | Dublin 24 |
Course Start Date | 21st June 2024 |
Course End Date | 11th August 2024 |
Course Fee | €1300 (Includes €50 QQI fee) |
Course Duration | 3 Block Weekends |
Course Times | Friday 21.06.2024 - 6:00Pm - 10:00pm - Online Saturday 22.06.2024 - 9:00am - 5:00pm - Classroom Sunday 23.06.2024 - 9:00am - 5:00pm - Classroom Friday 19.07.2024 - 6:00pm - 10:00pm - Online Saturday 20.07.2024 - 9:00am - 5:00pm - Online Sunday 21.07.2024 - 9:00am - 5:00pm - Online Friday 09.08.2024 - 6:00pm - 10:00pm - Online Saturday 10.08.2024 - 9:00pm - 5:00pm - Classroom Sunday 11.08.2024 - 9:00am - 5:00pm - Classroom |
Awarding Body | QQI |
Title of Awarding | Level 6 Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapeutic Studies |
Entry Requirements | Entry Routes This programme is suitable for those either working in the helping professions, or interested in seeking to develop their awareness of what is involved in training as a counsellor/psychotherapist. A qualification recognised at level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) such as the Leaving Certificate is required for entry onto this programme. Those with substantial life experience can also apply under our recognition of prior learning and experience policy. |
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