Foundation in Counselling and Psychotherapy

Course Overview

The Graduate Certificate Foundation in Counselling and Psychotherapy at Birkbeck, University of London is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about improving patient care. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year part-time structure. Our Graduate Certificate Foundation in Counselling and Psychotherapy has been designed to provide you with a pathway to full clinical training as a counsellor or psychotherapist. It is suitable for those working within the helping professions who have completed our Introduction to Counselling course, or equivalent. Why choose this course? - You will learn about key concepts in counselling and psychotherapy with a focus on the psychodynamic method and psychosocial/organisational perspectives. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Graduate Outcomes

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