DIPLOMA IN INTEGRATIVE COUNSELLING

The unique  Inter-Psyche  core  model  incorporates  the Person  Centred  theory of  Carl Rogers,  the relational  approach of  Mearns and        Cooper and Beck's cog-
nitive  behavioural  model.  We  also draw  on  a  broad  range  of  other  relational  and  humanistic models  such as Gestalt, Transactional         Analysis, Psycho-
dynamics and process oriented work.
Skills & Personal Development

The course provides structured opportunities for students to practice counselling skills, gain competency in their judicious use and insight into the development of supportive client/counsellor relationships. There are frequent opportunities for observation, practice, feed back, discussion and review and students regularly video each other practising their skills. The course encourages participants to recognise, reflect on and reinforce their existing qualities, whilst at the same time becoming aware of areas of their lives which would benefit from further exploration. Opportunities for developing self-awareness during the course are:

* NB It is a course requirement that all students undertake at least 50 hours of personal therapy / counselling during the two years of the Diploma Course, 20 of these can be group work.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR COUNSELLING PRACTICE

During year three of training, participants are required to complete a minimum of 100 hours of supervised counselling practice. A particular feature of this course is its close association with local health services. We are part of the Psychology Department of Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust and have links with local GP surgeries. Students are therefore in a good position to find placements and receive input from tutors and supervisors which addresses the issues that arise for counsellors working in this environment.
Selection Criteria:

Selection for the Diploma in Integrative Counselling Training is through successful completion of Certificate Training. Applicants for the Diploma will need to meet all the requirements for admission to the Certificate plus:
  • A certificate in counselling skills either Inter-Psyche or equivalent
  • a practical knowledge of counselling skills
  • formal or informal experience of using these skills
  • willingness and ability to devote approximately 10 hours per week to private study.