Humanistic Counselling and Psychotherapy (Taught)

Developed in reaction to the dominance of behaviourism and psychoanalysis, the humanistic paradigm emphasises the human capacity for self-determination.

It holds that we have the freedom to shape and give meaning to our own lives, and helps clients to regain their independence.

The humanistic paradigm draws on concepts and ideas from phenomenology and existentialism and is a philosophy of mind.

The postgraduate diploma helps to ground your understanding of humanistic counselling in the relevant literature, clinical practice and your developing self-awareness.

It is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and therefore recognised as preparing students for work as a professional counsellor. The university is an organisational member of the BACP as well as the Universities Psychotherapy and Counselling Association (UCPA).

Core modules
Humanistic Counselling Theory and Human Growth and Development
Themes in Professional Practice
Humanistic Counselling Practice and Personal Development
Non-credit rated module; Portfolio of Evidence Humanistic Counselling
Applied Humanistic Counselling Practice 1
Reflexivity and Research Methods in Counselling and Psychotherapy
Applied Humanistic Counselling Practice 2
Critical Perspectives in Humanistic Counselling

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy