You will compare person-centred approach to counselling with psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural models, exploring some of the key elements of the theoretical backgrounds. There will be opportunities for you to engage in the reflective learning process, both as an individual and as a member of the group.

The face-to-face courses will focus on theoretical and reflective exploration as well as providing opportunities to begin to put some of the counselling skills you will learn into practice. These practice sessions will take place in small groups with your fellow students. The online course, similarly, will focus on theoretical and reflective exploration as well as skills practice. The practice sessions will take place online in small groups with your fellow students.

There are no entry requirements for this course.

Spring term

Starts: Monday 24 April, OR Wednesday 26 April (there are 10 classes).

The blended learning delivery will include both online and classroom-based sessions. The online sessions will focus more on the theoretical aspects of counselling alongside reflective work, with an opportunity to practice online counselling. In addition to this, the classroom sessions will provide further theoretical and reflective exploration alongside an opportunity to practice counselling in a face-to-face context.

Please contact us at cll at warwick dot ac dot uk for any inquiries regarding this course.

The course will be helpful if you wish to proceed to the BA (Hons) Counselling and the Psychotherapeutic Relationship. Successful completion of the course will guarantee an interview for the BA degree. At the end of the course you will receive a level 4 Certificate (10 Credits) from the university.

Students are expected to keep a weekly journal (time is given in class) and to complete a 2000 word essay.

Applications for summer term 2023 are now open, payment is taken at the time of application. Apply online.

£295. View potential additional fees.