Diploma and BSc (Hons) in
Counselling and Psychotherapy
Meets the criteria of Irish Association
of Counselling & Psychotherapy (IACP)
-outstanding individual support; unique classroom setting (experiential and theoretical)
-gain professional qualification in order to practice as a therapist (Meets IACP Criteria)
-achieve an honours Bachelor of Science degree validated by Middlesex University (Level 8)
| Application procedure: To ensure a place on the course of your choice, PCI College strongly recommends that you enroll early by completing an application form and returning it with a deposit of €250. This deposit is deductable from course fees if the application is successful. Should an application be unsuccessful or cancelled by the applicant, an admintration fee of €60 is charged and the balance of €190 is refunded. Entry onto the course is through interview. Upon receipt of your application, PCI College will be in touch to organise a suitable time for your interview. Please note entry requirements for the BSc(Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy below. If you require any clarification, contact us on info@pcicollege.ie or 01-4642268. |
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Accreditation: Our three year part-time Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy meets the criteria of the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) for accrediation.Currently, a recognised Diploma is the academic requirement for working towards accreditation, but this standard may rise at some stage in the future. PCI College provide BSc (Hons) Degree Programmes, validated by Middlesex University, for those students (including Diploma graduates from other Counselling and Psychotherapy training institutes) who wish to add to their qualifications.
- Venue: Dublin West, Dublin City Centre, Cork, Limerick, Athlone & Kilkenny.
- Duration: Starts October 2012 - Four years, part-time. Weekend, Evening and Afternoon options.
- Award: Middlesex University BSc (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Tuition Fees: Please download the application form for details of fees and application process. In order to facilitate students, PCI College introduced a Payment Plan. The course can be paid in 3 fixed payments. There is no extra charge for this option. Fees are tax deductible.
- Specific Entry Requirements: Applicants must be over 23 and need to have successfully completed a foundation course in counselling skills or equivalent e.g. in-service training with a substantial counselling element. Entry is by application form & Interview.
- Who should apply: For those who want to gain a professional qualification in Counselling and Psychotherapy. This course is designed for people who wish to become professional therapists or have an opportunity to use counselling skills as part of their work (either in a paid or voluntary capacity) or simply want to broaden their qualifications. Many of our graduates enter the profession from diverse careers such as finance, engineering, and the wider world of business, as well as homemaking, nursing, teaching, and social work. It is of particular interest to people who have found counselling to be helpful. Still undecided? Check out what our students say
PCI College
About the Course
The course is Integrative in approach, and includes Person-Centred, Humanistic, Cognitive-Behavioural, Psychodynamic, and other styles as well as focusing on skills training and various issues specific to addiction. To facilitate the experiential and participative nature of the course class size is normally limited to 18 for most modules. There are no formal written examinations. Each course module is assessed separately, usually by a written assignment. Client work is carried out in placement situations, which will be arranged in liaison with the college's Placement & Supervision Co-ordinator.
Who should consider our Degree and Diploma course?
This course is designed for people who wish to become professional therapists or have an opportunity to use counselling skills as part of their work (either in a paid or voluntary capacity) or simply want to broaden their qualifications. Many of our graduates enter the profession from diverse careers such as finance, engineering, and the wider world of business, as well as homemaking, nursing, teaching, and social work. It is of particular interest to people who have found counselling to be helpful.
Course Content
YEAR 1
Personal & Lifespan Development
Humanistic & Cognitive-Behavioural Approaches
Skills & Strategies of Counselling
YEAR 2
Personal Development & Advanced Counselling Skills
Universal Issues in Counselling: (Loss & Sexuality)
Abnormal Psychology & Psychodynamic Perspective
Clinical Placement - Part 1
YEAR 3
Family/Systemic Counselling: Theory & Skills
Clinical Placement - Part 2
Research Methods
Personal & Professional Development
Additional Course Requirements:
Four one day personal development workshops totalling 24 hours
50 hours of personal therapy during the first three years of the course.
100 hours of work with clients
20 sessions with a qualified supervisor to review your client work
AWARD: PCI COLLEGE DIPLOMA IN COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY-meets the criteria of Irish Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy
YEAR 4
- Clinical Placement - Case Study
- Proposition Essay or Extended Proposition Essay
Plus one or two other modules:
- Brief Therapy
- Advance Psychodynamics
- Advanced CBT
- Group Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Sexual Abuse & Dysfunction
- Substance Addictions
- Workplace Counselling
- Conflict Management
- Pastoral/Spiritual Counselling
AWARD : MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY BSc (Hons) in COUNSELLING and PSYCHOTHERAPY (Level 8 NFQ Framework)
