BSc (Hons) Counselling for the Helping Professions prepares you for a wide range of roles that involve working with people. It's a degree in people skills. You'll learn how to support others, training to:
listen actively
empathize and demonstrate that empathy so that others feel heard and understood
be self-aware and reflective
communicate clearly and effectively with others
handle confidential information
work with emotions and emotional content
manage difficult and high-pressure situations relating to mental health
interpret, manage, and operate in stressful situations
think critically and use evidence to make decisions
facilitate behavior change
These are highly transferable skills that are invaluable in a wide range of helping professions.
You'll learn about the theory, research, and practice of counseling and associated subjects like psychology, with a particular interest in how these can be used to support other people. The degree covers a variety of theoretical perspectives - person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and strengths-based. In terms of research, counseling is an evidence-based profession. Teaching is evidence-based, and you'll learn how to interpret, critique, and apply analysis. You'll also know how to do research in the context of counseling.