TRAINING OF COUNSELLORS
WCS provides a variety of training courses all in line with the training criteria recommended by the BACP
• An Introduction to Skilful Counselling
• A Foundation Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling
• A Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
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Introduction to Counselling
Introduction
The Introduction to Skilful Counselling is a part time course of 40 tutor contact hours over one academic term. We meet together on Monday evenings from 18.00 hrs – 21.30 hrs, and for 1 full study day on a Saturday. Although a stand-alone course, the Introduction also forms the first term of the Foundation Certificate Course. Opportunities exist for participants to apply to continue their studies for a further two terms and work towards the Certificate in Counselling.
People choose this course for various reasons; sometimes it is because their everyday work brings them in contact with others who are distressed or facing difficult situations; other people are curious about counselling and either wish to know more or consider the possibilities of entering a new career.
Whatever the motivating force, we aim to provide an environment where significant learning about listening and responding can occur and which has direct relationship to the participants’ individual life experiences.
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The Introduction to Skilful Counselling is a part time course of 40 tutor contact hours over one academic term. We meet together on Monday evenings from 18.00 hrs – 21.30 hrs, and for 1 full study day on a Saturday. Although a stand-alone course, the Introduction also forms the first term of the Foundation Certificate Course. Opportunities exist for participants to apply to continue their studies for a further two terms and work towards the Certificate in Counselling.
People choose this course for various reasons; sometimes it is because their everyday work brings them in contact with others who are distressed or facing difficult situations; other people are curious about counselling and either wish to know more or consider the possibilities of entering a new career.
Whatever the motivating force, we aim to provide an environment where significant learning about listening and responding can occur and which has direct relationship to the participants’ individual life experiences.
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Download an application form
The Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling
Certificate
The Foundation Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling is a part time course, of 120 tutor contact hours over one academic year. We meet weekly on Monday evenings 18.00 - 21.30hrs for 30 weeks plus 3 Saturdays during the year.
People choose this course for various reasons. Sometimes it is because their everyday work brings them in contact with others who are distressed or facing difficult situations and they wish to be better equipped to respond. Whilst some are considering the possibilities of entering a new career in counselling and this course is a prerequisite for professional counselling training.
Each person brings personal experiences and reasons for joining the course. Starting with these, we use them to inform the shape the fuller content of the three terms.
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The Foundation Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling is a part time course, of 120 tutor contact hours over one academic year. We meet weekly on Monday evenings 18.00 - 21.30hrs for 30 weeks plus 3 Saturdays during the year.
People choose this course for various reasons. Sometimes it is because their everyday work brings them in contact with others who are distressed or facing difficult situations and they wish to be better equipped to respond. Whilst some are considering the possibilities of entering a new career in counselling and this course is a prerequisite for professional counselling training.
Each person brings personal experiences and reasons for joining the course. Starting with these, we use them to inform the shape the fuller content of the three terms.
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Download an application form
The Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
The Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling is a part-time course over four years.
The course is intended to meet the needs of those who wish to: -
• develop their counselling competence within an existing profession or role
• become practising counsellors in for example voluntary, agency, or private sectors
It is designed on a relationship and process model informed by psychodynamic theory. The focus is on creating a psychotherapeutic relationship with clients within an ethical framework.
Applicants are expected to be at a time in their lives when they are able to make the serious commitments –in time, emotion, intellect and money – that may be required.
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Download an application form
The course is intended to meet the needs of those who wish to: -
• develop their counselling competence within an existing profession or role
• become practising counsellors in for example voluntary, agency, or private sectors
It is designed on a relationship and process model informed by psychodynamic theory. The focus is on creating a psychotherapeutic relationship with clients within an ethical framework.
Applicants are expected to be at a time in their lives when they are able to make the serious commitments –in time, emotion, intellect and money – that may be required.
Down load a leaflet
Download an application form