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The Postgraduate Diploma Counselling Children and Young People was the first postgraduate course of its kind. It incorporates the BACP Counselling Young People training curriculum (11- 18 years) and is designed for qualified Counsellors and Psychotherapists who want to continue their professional development and enhance their career prospects with in-depth training in counselling children and young people.

It offers a unique blend of knowledge and skills practice, providing a pathway to many exciting opportunities within the field of therapeutic work with young people. It can be used as a stand-alone qualification or be part of a two-year masters in Counselling for Children and Young People. This module has an explicit focus on the skills and knowledge necessary to create a framework within which to counsel children and young people. It provides a sound base in the theories of child development and attachment which affect the child and adolescent’s emotional and cognitive growth and also examines the social and personal issues which are common to many young people seeking help. It explores the ways in which many mental health problems manifest themselves in young people and equips you with the necessary creative tools with which to address these issues and to connect with young people with diverse needs.

Entry Requirement 

  • Counselling qualification at diploma level as well as post qualifying counselling experience and/or experience of working with young people.
  • You must be a registered member of an appropriate professional body, such as the BACP or equivalent. Please upload evidence of this.
  • A minimum of 100 supervised hours of counselling practice. Please upload evidence of this.
  • Two references uploaded with your application, one must be from your clinical supervisor. The references must be on letter headed paper or the referee can send them direct from a professional/work email address to admissions@southwales.ac.uk
  • An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check on the Child & Adult Workforce and Child and Adult Barring Lists and subscription to the DBS Update Service. (Overseas equivalent required for non-uk applicants)

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This information was accurate on : 30/04/2021
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