All learners need to provide a reference from their level 2 tutor and have an interview with the level 3 course tutor prior to being accepted to enrol onto the course.
The course requires individuals to have strong mental health and is not suitable for individuals currently receiving psychological support or looking for such support.
You will need to have access to a laptop/computer and be competent in producing word- processed documents. Individuals are also required to hold a level 2 counselling certificate and a level 2 English qualification.
*Please note that we will only consider candidates that have completed face-to-face learning, classroom- based or face-to-face online. Proof of assessment of counselling skills at level 2 is also required.
The course increases your knowledge through examining the area of counselling theories and related areas, helps to develop your own self- awareness, teaches you basic core Gestalt and CBT counselling skills and facilitates the development of their application.
The application of these skills will strengthen your ability to listen attentively and facilitate awareness in another. They support you to challenge individuals rather than giving advice or offering solutions and help to identify significant clues individuals present both in their spoken content and delivery.
The course also develops and assesses your ability to write academically.
Task 1: Group Dynamics
Task 2: Establishing, Maintaining and Concluding a Relationship
Task 3: Diversity and Power Issues
Task 4: Psychodynamic Theorist Presentation
Task 5: Counselling Ethics
Task 6: Integrative Counselling
Task 7: A Gestalt Assessment
Task 8: The Referral process
Task 9: Decision Making and Problem Solving
Task 10: Comparative Assignment (Academic format)
Task 11: Personal Development
Task 12: Psychodynamic Childhood presentation
Prosp User 1
You can enrol online by selecting the enrol button below, or by contacting or calling into The Heaton Centre (0191 2782818) or Westgate College (0191 2773520). Please check Venues | newcastlecitylearning for centre opening times.
Before you start your enrolment please make sure you have the documents in the following link to hand Enrolment Checklist 2024-25.pdf (newcastlecitylearning.ac.uk)
Some of our higher-level courses require a pre-course interview, to register your interest or to arrange a call back from the course tutor please select the enquiry button below to email our Learner Services Team.
If the course you are interested in has already started or you would like further information, please select the enquiry button below to email one of the team who will be happy to help.
Prosp User 2
Additional support available?
Additional support available?
Help with numeracy or literacy is available in the form of discrete classes in maths and English.
Additional support can be provided for learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities by discussion with the course tutor.
Learner Support Funding is available for travel and equipment to learners who qualify.
For further details please speak to one of our Learner Services Advisors.
Prosp User 3
