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What does the Introduction to Counselling course cover?

This course has multiple aspects to it, including:

• to provide an understanding of what counselling is and its origins
• to provide a safe environment for self-exploration and reflection
• to develop listening and communication skills
• to establish some basic counselling skills
• to demonstrate how counselling skills can be usefully applied to personal and professional relationships.

Is this course for me?

People’s motivations for undertaking this course vary, such as:

• thinking about a career in counselling and psychotherapy but wanting to know more before committing to a full training
• wanting to gain greater self-awareness and understanding of themselves
• looking to develop their helping skills in a professional or voluntary role
• interested in knowing more about the origins and types of counselling
• wanting to develop skills for self-reflection
• hoping to gain more understanding of their professional and personal relationships
• wishing to take the first step recommended by the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) in a progressive training journey as a counsellor
• wishing to support those close to them

If any of these reasons resonate with you, please book your space today.

Entry criteria

No formal qualifications are required.

Applicants must be aged 18+ to apply for this course.

Introduction to Counselling course structure

This is a 10-week course comprising one three-hour session per week.

All sessions are held online on a Monday evening from 6pm – 9pm.

Course leader and teaching methods

The course is led by an experienced Counsellor and Trainer who adheres to the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions. Teaching is through presentations, group exercises, role-play, and group discussions.

Catherine Butler MBACP
Certificate and Introduction Course Manager

Catherine is the Certificate and Introduction Course Manager and is responsible for all aspects of these courses. She is an experienced Psychodynamic Counsellor and in addition to working at BCS she has a thriving private practice. Catherine has a background in training; this experience combined with extensive subject knowledge, a good sense of humour and excellent communication skills gives her the ability to enthuse, encourage, motivate, and nurture others. Catherine also teaches the first term of the Certificate, is a course tutor and delivers a number of workshops.

Course fee

£350.00 

Introduction to Counselling course dates

In-person Training Course

7th October 2024 - 16th December 2024 (inclusive)

28^th October 2024 Reading Week (no session will take place on this day)

An attendance of 80% is required in order to receive your certificate of completion.

If you would like to receive further information or have any questions about the course, please contact us on 01256 843125 or training@basingstokecounselling.org.uk

Cancellation Policy

In the unlikely event that unforeseen circumstances arise and BCS must cancel this course a full refund will be given. In the event of cancellation by the participant, BCS reserves the right to charge a cancellation fee as detailed in the table below. All requests for cancellations must be received in writing, with changes becoming effective on the date written confirmation is received.