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Why this course?
This course will build on the content of Stage 1 and will introduce the three main models of counselling/psychotherapy, namely, the psychoanalytic, humanistic and cognitive behavioural (CBT).
Learners will be introduced to, among others, the psychoanalytic approaches of Freud and Winnicott, Bowlby’s attachment theory, transactional analysis, Jung’s analytical psychology, gestalt therapy, Beck’s cognitive therapy, and third wave CBT. There will be opportunities to explore links and parallels between the different approaches. Additional tasks will be allocated to the learners to undertake further reflective work and research outside of the classroom in addition to the 100 hours of class contact.. The course contains some level 3 course content.
You will need to attend one of our Induction/Interview sessions prior to being accepted on this course.
If you think you are in need of counselling yourself, this is probably not the time to be considering a counselling course. If you are experiencing emotional difficulties please contact your doctor for advice, or visit NHS Talking Therapies Services :: Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Class times: 18:00-21:00
Further information
Learners must have successfully completed Introduction to Counselling Stage 1 at Crawley College, before they can enrol on the Certificate in Counselling Stage 2 course.
Learners must have a good level of spoken and written English. They need sufficient mental and emotional strength and maturity and resilience to be able to participate in each session of the course, which is very experiential as a lot of learning takes place through discussion and practice through role plays.
- Theoretical input
- Discussion
- Experiential exercises
- Skills practice
On successful completion of the Certificate in Counselling Stage 2 you will be able to apply for further counselling training courses, such as Diploma in Counselling.
Your options and suggestions of where to apply to will be discussed with your tutor.
A short written assignment and Learning Statement are submitted for assessment on conclusion of the course.
There will be continuous classroom assessment, including your skills practice.
As with the stage 1 course, you will be required to keep a learning journal in which you reflect on what you have learned on the course and what it means for you, how you apply it in your life, and what you have learned about yourself.
You will be asked to submit a summary of your learning journal twice a term for your tutor to read.
If any sessions are missed it is difficult for learners to catch up as each session is based on the previous week’s learning; this is particularly relevant in counselling training.
Upon completion you will receive a college certificate detailing the total hours attended on both Stage 1 and Stage 2 to produce an industry recognised Level 3 certificate.
Background reading or viewing if appropriate (up to 8 items which are easy to access). See below a few useful books:
- William Stewart and Jan Sutton: Learning to Counsel
- Dave Mearns and Brian Thorne: Person-Centred Counselling in Action
- Emmy van Deurzen: Existential Counselling in Practice
Please note the course fees do not include the books listed above.