Integrative Counselling

Are you currently working within the mental health sector? Do you want to develop your skills? Are you wanting to change career? Do you wish to pursue a career in counselling? DN Colleges are offering an opportunity to undertake a BA (Honours) Integrative Counselling at both our sites at University Campus Doncaster and University Campus North Lindsey (3 year degree full time or 6 year part time). The Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Integrative Counselling programme is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of various therapeutic approaches and methodologies in counselling. Integrative counselling emphasises the importance of blending different theoretical frameworks and techniques to best meet the diverse needs of the clients. This programme provides students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for effective counselling practice across various settings.

The programme has been written with contemporary and future counselling practice in mind and is designed to address the growing demand for qualified and skilled counsellors who can provide effective and ethical mental health support to individuals in diverse communities. The programme aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of counselling theories, therapeutic techniques and practical skills to foster positive change in individuals' lives. It emphasises the importance of inclusivity, diversity, and ethics in counselling practice and aims to produce compassionate and competent professionals in the field of mental health.

Our programme will enable progression to a wide range of jobs within the industry which include working in charitable organisations, private sector, NHS and prison settings, schools, working within a pastoral setting, working as trainers and facilitators. A number of recent graduates have established private practice, as well as accepting positions within the NHS, prison service, and charitable organisations. Others have progressed to Post-graduate programmes, including psychology conversions.

Course Modules

This course includes the following core modules that all students complete:

Level 4:

1. Ethics and Safeguarding
2. Humanistic Theory and Common Factors
3. Theoretical principles
4. Children, Young People and Attachment
5. Contemporary Practice
6. Personal and Professional Development

Level 5:

1. CBT Principles
2. Practice Principles
3. Resilience & Theoretical Principles
4. Cultural Issues, Diversity and Differences
5. Research Principles
6. Clinical Practice

Level 6:
7. Complex presentations
8. Advanced Theoretical Concepts
9. Challenges in relational Counselling
10. Professional practice
11. Dissertation

Occasional changes to modules and course content may take place. Students will be notified when applicable.
Further details about this course are available in the course specification.