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University of Brighton: Humanistic Counselling and Psychotherapy
| Institution | University of Brighton View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Humanities and Social Science |
| Web | https://www.brighton.ac.uk |
| Telephone | 01273 644644 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
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).
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You should hold a degree or professional qualification, for example nursing or teaching. You need to have either successfully completed our short course, Developing a Therapeutic Relationship and Counselling Skills, or an accredited, externally assessed counselling skills course that: You must have experience of working with people in a helping capacity and access to clients throughout the course. Ideally, you will have gained some counselling experience through full or part-time employment, or through voluntary or pastoral work. Face-to-face therapy must be undertaken throughout the diploma with a UKCP-registered therapist who meets the course criteria. IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. |
| Location | Brighton Mithras House Lewes Road Brighton BN2 4AT |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You should hold a degree or professional qualification, for example nursing or teaching. You need to have either successfully completed our short course, Developing a Therapeutic Relationship and Counselling Skills, or an accredited, externally assessed counselling skills course that: You must have experience of working with people in a helping capacity and access to clients throughout the course. Ideally, you will have gained some counselling experience through full or part-time employment, or through voluntary or pastoral work. Face-to-face therapy must be undertaken throughout the diploma with a UKCP-registered therapist who meets the course criteria. IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. |
| Location | Falmer, Brighton University of Brighton Brighton BN1 9PH |
The University of Brighton has a community of around 3,000 postgraduate students from all over the world. We have three campuses in Brighton on the south coast of England - whichever campus you’re based at, you’ll be by the beach, beautiful countryside and within easy reach of London.
We’re also in the top 50 for graduate outcomes in the UK (Complete University Guide 2024).
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