Person-centred counselling is often described as simple and this is exactly where its main strength lies.

Unlike other therapies or counselling, this approach creates the actual conditions where clients start to understand themselves better with clarity and most importantly with honesty. Just this alone allows change to naturally flow.

Person centred counselling is based on the idea that each person who enters counselling already has the capacity for self-direction and growth which is true right at its core.

The role of the person-centred counselling is to offer a working relationship that is built on sincerity, authenticity, empathy and acceptance within a trusting safe space where clients can feel free to speak without judgement or being pushed or led towards any type of conclusion that doesn’t feel right for them.

Clients and individuals who have sought out person-centered counselling do not have their problems or issues mechanically dissected or analysed instead they are explored and worked with in the actual context of the clients lived story and experiences which includes their values and internal mental and emotional conflicts.

This type of counselling is very useful for people who actually feel stuck, misunderstood and just outright disconnected from themselves.

As the client proceeds with person centred counselling defences tend to loosen when they are genuinely heard and accepted and defensive patterns often soften to allow emotions and feelings along with conflicted thoughts that were previously avoided or suppressed to be acknowledged and openly discussed, thus allowing surface expression and release.

In many cases this simple shift can be surprisingly transformative.

This diploma awarded course is open to anyone interested in learning more about person-centred counselling and is specifically suitable for currently practising therapists who already have a qualified background in working with clients in other and closely related therapies.

Course Provider:

Open College UK Ltd

Format:

This course is set in the English language and is entirely coursework based. All notes and reading materials, including text book/s are supplied by us direct in one complete package. There are no other required text or materials, books to purchase. We supply everything for you within your course package for the low fee shown. There are no hidden or additional fees to pay.

Method of Learning:

This is a home study, distance learning course. All of your course study materials are posted to you in one complete study package. All of your coursework is to be completed within the outlined period. This course is structured in an EASY LEARNING and user friendly way.

Objectives:

Upon completion of this home learning programme, students should be able to understand the basics of many key areas within this subject. Participants of the course will have acquired an overall basic understanding of the subject matter and will have achieved a sound basis to summarize important topics and be reasonably competent to make further progress and educational development in this field with a range of theoretical skills and insights to assist with any short or long term goals.

Grading Assessment:

This course is assessed upon the successful completion and submission of coursework with a Pass, Merit or Distinction. Distinction is 90%. All content is course work based, home study through the post or online, depending on the subject being studied. NO attendance or visits to any exam centre is required on this subject.

Entry Requirements:
There are NO entry requirements. No background training or qualifications are required. Anyone can enrol at any time, beginners, intermediates and experienced all year round. You are expected to be able to read and write or type/word process your coursework and be able to understand the English language.