Integrative Counselling

Are you currently working within the mental health sector? Do you want to develop your skills? Are you wanting to change career? DN colleges are offering an opportunity to undertake a Certificate in Higher Education in Integrative Counselling at both our sites at Doncaster and UCNL. The Certificate Course in Counselling is designed to equip students with foundational skills and knowledge in the field of counselling. This course is suitable for those looking to enhance their interpersonal skills, pursue a career in counselling, or integrate counselling techniques into their current professional roles. Through a combination of theoretical learning and practical application, this certificate course provides a pathway to advanced qualifications in counselling.

Our BA programme, if fully completed, 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 in pastoral, trainers and facilitators. It can also provide a pathway to advanced qualifications in counselling, psychology, or social work, including diplomas and degree programs.

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

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

Occasional changes to modules and course content may take place. Students will be notified when applicable.

The primary way of delivering this course is on campus. On campus teaching includes a combination of lectures, small group seminars, workshops, guest lectures and one to one discussions with your tutor. The assessment strategy adopts a a variety of methods including podcasts, essays, roleplays and student presentations.

Contact time for students is 1 day per week for the full-time route and 1 morning or afternoon per week for the part-time route. This allows students to obtain work experience in the sector throughout the other days as well as conduct independent learning and assessment work. This also allows students to manage work and family commitments they may have during the course.

Students will receive approximately 6 hours of teaching time per week throughout the full-time course, depending on the modules being taken. Additional one-to-one meetings with tutors will provide further support. Students have the option to contact an additional support team to develop key study skills such as referencing and academic writing style. We have found this to be a very useful aspect of the course, especially for anyone who has had a break in education and is returning to studies, however the service is available for all students who attend the course.