Level 6 Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapeutic Studies – January 2025

Introduction

Our Level 6 Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapeutic Studies Programme is the perfect entry point for those considering a career in counselling and psychotherapy as it contains an excellent mix of theory, skills and personal development. All IICP teaching staff are therapy practitioners, which means they put their teaching into a real-world context.

Programme Aims

Upon completion, learners should be able to:

1. Demonstrate broad elementary knowledge of two main therapy approaches; Person Centred Therapy and Choice Theory/Reality Therapy;
2. Describe the evolution of counselling and psychotherapy from historical to contemporary perspectives;
3. Discuss mental illness and its treatment, including modern therapeutic approaches;
4. Identify the scope and limitations of counselling and psychotherapy;
5. Appreciate basic ethical considerations for working with others;
6. Describe the essential components of a therapeutic relationship;
7. Engage in simulated practice of basic counselling practice;
8. Apply core counselling and psychotherapeutic skills in simulated practice;
9. Participate in reflective exercises in one-to-one and group settings;
10. Consider the role of the self in the therapeutic relationship;
11. Recognise the limitations of one’s own knowledge, skills and competencies; and
12. Communicate effectively in academic and practice settings.