Counselling Skills Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert

Are you interested in applying counselling skills appropriately in a helping role or taking that first step towards becoming a counsellor? Our 15-week postgraduate certificate allows you to learn about core counselling skills and apply these in simulated scenarios. Our expert team will also support you in developing your understanding of the theoretical models of counselling and psychotherapy and introduce you to the primary research methods used in the field.

If you already have an honours degree and want to specialise as a counsellor or refine your counselling skills for another helping role, our Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling Skills is an ideal next step. By studying with the University of Greater Manchester, you can develop essential knowledge and understanding of counselling and psychotherapy while experiencing life at our supportive, student-focused, multicultural campus.

Throughout this course, we focus on the theoretical underpinnings of person-centred counselling and core counselling skills. In particular, we’ll explore some of ‘the tribes in person-centred counselling’ developed from Carl Roger's work, including the classical non-directive approach, emotion-focused therapy, directives of person-centred practices, motivational interviewing, relational approaches, and integrative/pluralistic perspectives. We'll also introduce you to various research methods and measures used in the mental health field, ensuring you have the background understanding essential for your career development.

Our experienced, practising, and enthusiastic teaching staff possess an excellent knowledge base. Under their supervision and guidance, you can develop and practice your counselling and psychotherapy skills independently. Our supportive and passionate team offers expert training in counselling skills and techniques, helping you conceptualise, design, and implement theory in practice.

Successfully completing the University of Greater Manchester's Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling Skills can lead to the highly desired MSc Counselling and Positive Psychology course (Professional Practice) or other similar courses.