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Keele University: Counselling
| Institution | Keele University View institution profile |
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| Department | School of Medicine |
| Web | www.keele.ac.uk |
| enquiries@keele.ac.uk | |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
No prior qualifications needed - just a passion for helping others. Are you considering a career in counselling or psychotherapy? Our part-time Graduate Certificate in Counselling offers a unique opportunity to begin your training - even if you’ve never studied counselling or attended university before. This programme is ideal for anyone with lived experience and a desire to support others and to decide if counselling might be a career for you or enhance a job that you already do. This course blends counselling theory, practical skills, personal development, and a strong emphasis on difference and diversity — helping you understand and work effectively with people from all walks of life.
Why choose this course? - No previous qualifications required, just a genuine interest in helping others
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Progression to professional training. Successful completion meets the academic criteria for our BACP-accredited MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy
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Keele alumni discount. Students progressing to the MSc may be eligible for a tuition fee reduction
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Supportive learning environment with small cohorts, experienced tutors, and a reflective, inclusive approach to training
The Graduate Certificate in Counselling at Keele is grounded in humanistic philosophy, with person-centred practice at the heart of the programme. Inspired by Carl Rogers’ belief in the self-therapeutic capacity and wisdom of clients, the course encourages a deep respect for everyone’s potential for growth and healing.
You’ll be supported to examine and question your own beliefs and assumptions and develop a personal, integrated theory of human development rooted in humanistic and phenomenological principles. To help you build strong therapeutic relationships, you’ll develop core counselling relational skills - not only to foster connection, but also to understand and navigate the barriers that can impact these relationships.
The course includes intensive skills training and personal development work, creating a reflective and supportive environment where you can grow both professionally and personally.
About Keele
Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.
We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.
Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.
Graduate Certificate
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | Typical offer: This course requires no formal qualifications or professional experience except for an English language qualification |
| Location | Keele Campus Keele University Keele ST5 5BG |
Key facts
- Our world-class teaching and research facilities support students as they expand their knowledge and develop future-proof career skills.
- With over 15,000 students from all over the world, our global community is welcoming and supportive, with plenty of opportunities to have a thriving social life at university.
- With over 120 nationalities studying with us, international students are welcomed to our global community here at Keele.
About Keele
At Keele, we’re proud to offer a diverse range of career-focused courses and a thriving student life on our beautiful 600-acre campus, with everything …
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