Counselling & Psychotherapy - Foundational Skills & Competence
The certificate is an ideal introduction to the world of counselling and psychotherapy, offering participants the opportunity to explore this growing profession in Ireland.
| Award Name | Minor Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
10 Weeks & 4 Saturdays part-time.
This course will run from 6.00pm to 9.00pm on Mondays and 9:30am to 4:30pm on Saturdays*, course dates outlined below.
Year 2023:
Oct: 16, 23
Nov: 04*, 06, 13, 20, 25*, 27
Dec: 04, 11, 16*
Year 2024
Jan: 08, 13*, 15
Cork
This course is scheduled to commence on Monday, the 16th of October 2023 at Griffith College Wellington Road, Cork and will run over 10 weeks (10 Mondays and 4 Saturdays). Please contact admissions.gcc@griffith.ie for further information.
This course will run from 6.00pm to 9.00pm on Mondays and 9:30am to 4:30pm on Saturdays*, course dates outlined below.
Year 2023:
Oct: 16, 23
Nov: 04*, 06, 13, 20, 25*, 27
Dec: 04, 11, 16*
Year 2024
Jan: 08, 13*, 15
Entry Requirements
Open entry to participants who have an interest in studying the field of counselling.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
Graduates of the Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapeutic Skills and Practice course are eligible to advance to progress to any of the Level 8 BA (Hons) programmes in the field of:
• Counselling Skills & Psychotherapy Studies,
• Counselling Skills & Psychotherapy with Addiction Studies
• Counselling Skills & Psychotherapy with Youth Studies.
Career Progression
Graduates of the Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapeutic Skills and Practice will have a good basis for professional progression in the counselling sector while they will have developed key life skills that can be applied freely to other professions.
Further information
Dublin Main Campus
This course is scheduled to commence on Monday, the 16th of October 2023 at Griffith College Dublin Main Campus, and will run over 10 weeks (10 Mondays and 4 Saturdays).
Cork
This course is scheduled to commence on Monday, the 16th of October 2023 at Griffith College Wellington Road, Cork and will run over 10 weeks (10 Mondays and 4 Saturdays).
Intake Dates
We run two intakes for this course, commencing as follows:
Autumn: October*
Spring: February*
*subject to sufficient numbers.
How to Apply
To apply, please complete the application form and upload copies of the relevant documentation.
Overview
Learn fundamental skills and competencies in counselling & psychotherapy practice.
The certificate is an ideal introduction to the world of counselling and psychotherapy, offering participants the opportunity to explore this growing profession in Ireland.
It serves as an excellent introduction to the area of counselling and teaches general counselling skills that will benefit people in both their personal and professional lives. This programme is suitable for those who wish to study both Counselling and Psychotherapy at a foundational level, either to support existing roles or as a point of initial discovery as to whether a Major Award might be something that they wish to pursue.
Why study Certificate in Foundational Skills & Competence in Counselling & Psychotherapy at Griffith College?
This part-time certificate is designed for those who have little or no professional experience but wish to extend their knowledge of interpersonal and counselling skills prior to undertaking more advanced educational training in counselling at degree level. It is also relevant for healthcare professionals, teachers, social workers, managers, customer services, sports coaches and others.
Students gain practical experience as well as theoretical understanding of the area of counselling which they can later apply both personally and professionally.
Classes are conducted on a part-time basis, comprising of one evening a week for 12 weeks.
Small class sizes ensure that you get the one-on-one attention needed to perfect your counselling skills.
Graduates can apply for further higher-level studies in the field.
Successful Students will gain 20 ECTS on the National Framework of Qualifications
Course Highlights
Taught through Blended Learning
Benchmarked against European Association of Counselling Training Standards (2015)
Designed for learners who wish to develop their counselling and psychotherapy skills for both personal and professional development.
Successful completion of this programme means the participant will have completed 20 ECTS on the National Framework of Qualifications.
Participants take two modules to complete this programme.
• Theoretical Perspectives in Counselling & Psychotherapy (10 ECTS)
The aim of this module is to introduce a range of theories central to counselling and psychotherapy placing them in their social, cultural, philosophical, and historical contexts.
• Essential Counselling & Psychotherapeutic Skills (10 ECTS)
The aim of this subject is to teach students the attributes and foundation skills necessary to work and understand their role in areas of practice such as Counselling & Psychotherapy.
Short Courses Dublin
South Circular Road, Dublin 8
Tel: +353 1 415 0429
Email: shortcourses@griffith.ie