Overview

Throughout the Counselling course from Keele University you will focus on the three strands of counselling training, namely counselling theory, counselling practice and personal development.

The philosophy of our Graduate Certificate in Counselling is humanistic with person-centred practice placed at the heart of the programme. The core theoretical model of the course is derived from an acceptance of Carl Rogers’ belief in the self-therapeutic capacity and wisdom of clients (1967).

You will be encouraged to examine and question your own beliefs and assumptions and develop a personal, integrated theory of human development, based upon humanistic phenomenological philosophy and principles.

To enable you to build and maintain strong therapeutic alliances with clients you will develop a suite of skills required to not only build relationships but to understand the barriers that may prevent or impact these relationships. The course is designed to support your development through intensive skills and personal development training.

Career opportunities:

Keele counselling students go on to work in a wide range of counselling and mental health fields in the UK and internationally as well as progressing on to further study, research or specialist training.

Many students who complete this course progress on to our MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy, which is a professional training in counselling, accredited by the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP).

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Core Counselling Competencies
Personal Development and Professional Issues

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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87

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Keele, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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87

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Traditional academic qualifications are not a necessary requirement to enter the Graduate Certificate in Counselling. The programme is open to applicants that show appropriate commitment and motivation to participate in a programme that combines experiential learning and academic study.
In line with the requirements of BACP, applicants also need to demonstrate the following attributes: self awareness, maturity and stability; ability to make use of and reflect upon life experience; capacity to cope with the emotional demands of the course; ability to cope with the intellectual and academic requirements; ability to form a helping relationship; ability to be self-critical and use both positive and negative feedback; awareness of the nature of prejudice and oppression; awareness of the nature of difference and equality; ability to recognise the need for personal and professional support; competence in or the aptitude to develop generic personal skills

Tuition Fees

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3300 GBP / year

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Living costs

Keele

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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