Course Description

Certificate in Foundational Skills & Competence in Counselling & Psychotherapy

Griffith College Dublin (GCD)



Learn fundamental skills and competencies in counselling & psychotherapy practice.

The certificate is delivered by the Irish College of Humanities & Applied Sciences (ICHAS) and 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?

The 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.

This an ICHAS course delivered by ICHAS at Griffith College Dublin.


College Name Griffith College Dublin (GCD)
Course Category Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health Care
Course Location Dublin, Ireland
Location Postcode Dublin 8
Course Fee EUR 1,250
Course Duration 10 weeks
Course Times This course will run from 6.00pm to 9.00pm on Mondays and 9:30am to 4:30pm on Saturdays
Entry Requirements The knowledge, skills, and competence required to successfully participate in and complete the Programme are outlined below: All applicants must be over 18 years of age. Applicants will be required to have basic IT literacy, skills, and competence, For non-native speakers of English, a C score in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL) or an equivalent IELTS score of 6.0 is required.
Career Path 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.
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