Programme summary for Postgraduate Certificate Integrative Counselling and Coaching

The Postgraduate Certificate in Integrative Counselling and Coaching offers professional training for those who aim to integrate various counselling approaches and coaching in their one to one practice. The programme enables students to acquire the knowledge, skills, attributes and confidence to work in that way.

Topics include: evidence-based coaching theory and practice and the integrative framework of personal consultancy, as well as examining various approaches and techniques and how to incorporate them into practice.

The programme is taught through lectures and seminars with a sustained emphasis on an interactive approach to teaching and learning. Skills workshops are offered for practice-based skills, with high-quality digital recording facilities for learning and assessment.

Programme Structure

Students must complete two 30 Credit Level M modules to gain the award of Postgraduate Certificate in Integrative Counselling and Coaching. The modules are:

GCM251 Evidenced based coaching theory and practice
TBA Personal Consultancy

Career Opportunities

With this qualification, you would be able to work as an integrative practitioner and personal consultant either independently or within organisations offering such services. It is anticipated that some students on the programme will already work as counsellors and successful completion of the programme will ensure they have broadened their skill-base and further developed their understanding of the theory and practice of integration.

Duration

One year part-time. Teaching is concentrated on Fridays and/or Saturdays, depending on the modules.

Entry Requirements

Applicants for the Postgraduate Certificate in Integrative Counselling and Coaching should normally possess a degree from a recognised university or an equivalent, and the minimum of a certificate or diploma in counselling (of course, if they have a degree in counselling, they will not need a certificate or diploma). Applicants without formal qualifications who possess substantial experience in counselling and can demonstrate ability to take academic and practical study may be considered.

All applicants are required to provide satisfactory references.

Candidates will also be interviewed and will be required to demonstrate:

Self-awareness, maturity and stability;
Ability to cope with the intellectual and academic requirement;
Ability to form a helping relationship;
Ability to be self-critical and use both positive and negative feedback;
Awareness of issues concerning difference and equality;
Competence in generic skills including: literacy, numeracy, information technology, administrative skills, self-management skills and communication and interpersonal skills.

Start Date

September 2013.

Contact Details

For admissions and to arrange an interview please email psychology@uel.ac.uk or ring Marika Hemming on +44 (0)20 82234609
For further information about programme: Nash Popovic n.popovic@uel.ac.uk tel. +44 (0)2082234547