Course Overview

The course offers an in-depth exploration and experience of the person-centered approach to counseling. The person-centered approach, developed by Carl Rogers, is part of the group of therapies based on humanistic-existential psychology, and at its core are the themes of personhood and person-centered ways of being, the values of which are reflected in the course design and delivery.

On successful completion of the course, students can join the register of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), and once they have successfully completed a minimum of 450 client hours they can apply to become accredited members of the organization. Many graduates of the course go on to become professional counselors working in such fields as the NHS, charities, mental health/support workers, teaching or private practice, as well as progressing to further study for a Ph.D. or DProf, becoming researchers and academics.

Careers and Employability - Student Services aims to deliver a service that is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed, and tailored to your personal goals and aspirations, to enable you to develop as an individual and contribute to the business and community in which you will live and work.

We are here to help you plan your future, make the most of your time at University, and to enhance your employability. We provide access to part-time jobs, and extra-curricular employability-enhancing workshops and offer practical one-to-one help with career planning, including help with CVs, applications, and mock interviews. We also deliver group sessions on career planning within each course and we have a wide range of extensive information covering graduate jobs and postgraduate study.

Students and graduates of the University of Chester can use our services free of charge for up to two years after graduating.

General Eligibility

• A 2:2 honors degree, professional qualification, or equivalent

• A minimum intermediate counseling skills qualification at Level 2. Your counseling skills course should require in-person attendance, and practical skills and will normally have been completed within a five-year framework. Applicants who completed their level 2 counseling skills qualification over five years ago and those with a degree that contains a module involving counseling skills should contact us for advice.

• Applicants must apply for an Occupational Health check.

Part Time Work Details

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Language Requirement

• IELTS Academic: 6.5 (no less than 5.5 in any band)