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  • BSc (Hons) in Addiction Counselling Upgrade Programme for Qualified Addiction Counsellors
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• Counselling is a very fulfilling career and can change your life as well as others.     
• People who become counsellors are genuinely interested in human behaviour and have a strong desire to help others improve their mental well-being. They are also skilled at interacting with people on a personal level, while maintaining a professional relationship.
• PCI College is the leading provider of training in counselling and psychotherapy for mature students in Ireland.
• Qualifications are internationally recognised.
• The majority of our students successfully apply for accreditation with the IACP, the leading accrediting body. Our courses meet their criteria and we are now undergoing the re-recognition process.
• In order to facilitate students, PCI College introduced a payment plan. The course can be paid in 3 fixed payments due in September, November & February. There is no extra charge for this option.
• For those considering a career in counselling, a Foundation Course is an essential stepping stone to prepare for a professional qualification. It will help you develop an understanding and appreciation of counselling as a distinct interpersonal form and will help you decide whether it is the right career choice for you.
• We keep classes small in year 1 and year 2 (18 students), we aim to provide students with experiences and opportunities which will enable them to develop their potential in a supportive, stimulating and challenging environment, where ideas are discussed freely and where there is a sense of sharing in a continuing process of self-discovery.
• Our Student Care & Progression Team take a holistic view of the student. They provide support through one-to-one and group sessions for students facing academic and non-academic problems.
• We have a Student Placement Officer to assist students in finding work placements to complete their necessary client work.
• We offer a Low Cost Counselling service from the college which is designed to assist students complete their necessary client work and because we believe that lack of funds should not be a barrier for people who need counselling.
• The principle of continuing professional development is strong in the occupation of counselling and counsellors continuously up-grade and develop their skills through attending our Continuing Professional Development programmes.