Foundation Degree level courses are available for those candidates who wish to progress to professional qualifications. Successful completion of this course will enable you to provide a therapeutic counselling service within the context of an agencys service framework.
You will explore psychodynamic and person-centred approaches within a framework of Clarkson’s 5 facets of the therapeutic relationship. By the end of the course students will be able to demonstrate that they can work safely, ethically and professionally with clients presenting with a range of problems.
Foundation Degree level courses are available for those candidates who wish to progress to professional qualifications. Successful completion of this course will enable you to provide a therapeutic counselling service within the context of an agencys service framework.<br/><br/>You will explore psychodynamic and person-centred approaches within a framework of Clarkson’s 5 facets of the therapeutic relationship. By the end of the course students will be able to demonstrate that they can work safely, ethically and professionally with clients presenting with a range of problems.<br/><br/>Theory <br/><br/>This is comprised of a programme of seminars developing understanding of the self, personal history and interpersonal relating within both Person-Centred and Psychodynamic theory<br/><br/>Professional Framework<br/><br/>A programme of seminars designed to equip students with the knowledge of practice issues. Seminars will be mainly tutor-led and will involve discussion of typical practice issues.<br/><br/>Skills Development<br/><br/>A series of practice sessions aimed at helping students develop their ability to work with clients. A variety of skills exercises are used including whole group work, pairs work and work in triads (Year 1).<br/><br/>Casework Discussion<br/><br/>Working in groups, students will take turns to present actual client work. The objective is to enable students to integrate theory, self-awareness and skills into ethical and professional practice (Year 2).<br/><br/>Common Presenting Issues<br/><br/>There will be a number of sessions where you will explore working with people with specific issues such as bereavement, abuse issues etc.<br/><br/>Personal Development<br/><br/>Fortnightly Personal Development Group and weekly Learning Journal entries. Students also attend personal therapy and a residential weekend.<br/><br/>Study Skills (Y1) and Advanced Study Skills (Y2)<br/><br/>Study Skills supports students in all aspects of producing academic work at L4 & L5. Advanced Study Skills (Y2) introduces FDA students to the basics of academic research and is not compulsory for Diploma students.<br/><br/>In addition to the College fees there are other costs to be considered including:<br/><br/><br/>* Personal therapy (typically £45 per session)<br/><br/><br/>* Supervision: most agencies provide supervision but occasionally students either supplement existing supervision, with the agreement of the agency, or organise supervision privately at around £45 per hour<br/><br/><br/>* Books, photocopying, travel, childcare, etc.<br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Cheltenham
14 January
Application deadline
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Course Code
B940
Institution Code
G45
Points of Entry
Year 1
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