BSc (Hons) Counselling & Psychotherapy

The BSc (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is a course designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge and practice for a career in counselling or psychotherapy. With a blend of academic theories, practical training and personal development modules, students get an all-around exposure to the discipline.Course Content: The program follows an integrative model combining Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Gestalt and Cognitive Behavioural Therapies. It trains students in fundamental helping skills, integrating counselling and psychotherapy theories, cultural and ethical considerations within therapeutic practice, conducting assessments and evaluations, and the role of research in counselling and psychotherapy fields. Key Modules: The course includes key modules such as Introduction to Counselling and Counselling Skills, Introduction to Psychotherapy, Introduction to Clinical Skills and Process, Psychological Development & Adjustment, Psychopathology, Counselling & Psychotherapy Theory & Practice, Research Methodology and Statistics for Psychologists, and Counselling & Psychotherapy Integration, among others. Accreditations: The course is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the British Psychological Society (BPS) if studied alongside the Psychology modules, making the graduates eligible to apply directly to BACP for individual registration, and for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the BPS respectively. Future Careers: Graduates from this course could go on to work in areas such as counselling, psychotherapy, clinical, health and educational psychology, teaching, research, health promotion, social work, human resources, and management settings. For more information on the BSc (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy course, please visit the official course page: UCLan Counselling and Psychotherapy BSc(Hons).