Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling Studies
This part-time programme combines theoretical insights from both the psychodynamic and person-centred traditions and involves a respectful dialogue between these two perspectives.
| Name | Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling Studies |
| Start Date | September 2024 |
| Mode of Study | 1 Year - P/T Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Fridays |
| Programme Co-ordinator | Mariya Levitanus |
| Co-Directors, Professional Programmes | Sharan Collins / Elaine Goldie |
| Open for online applications |
4th October 2023 |
Why choose the Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling Studies?
This programme is an introduction to the theories, skills, attitudes and values required to be an effective listener.
It offers an entry point for professional training and education to become a counsellor or psychotherapist but you can also take this qualification if you would like to develop your listening skills for use in a range of other contexts (e.g. teaching, social work, nursing, management, voluntary sector mental health work).
The programme is validated by COSCA, the professional counselling body for Scotland, so students who successfully complete the Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling Studies will also receive a COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills
Studying at a world-class institution, you will benefit from outstanding resources to support your learning on this established and recognised programme.