19. Counselling - Professional Studies

The course has been developed to meet the training needs of voluntary and community organisations and to offer training in counselling to a wide range of people. The course models and teaches a person-centred approach to counselling.

Duration

2 Years full-time

Entry

Application is limited to mature students with an established interest in and commitment to counselling. Applications should be supported by curriculum vitae and details of experience. Preference will ordinarily be given to applicants holding at the time of application the Certificate in Counselling Skills awarded by NUI Maynooth or equivalent qualification. Courses 16, 17 & 18 lead to equivalent qualifications.

Next Intake 2009
This course is run on the basis of a two-year course cyclical intake. The next intake will be in Septembr 2009. Candidates should apply from February 2009 onwards.

Principal Areas of Study

• Counselling
• Counselling Theory
• Process and Skills
• Addiction Counselling
• Personal and Professional Development

Features of the Course

• A broad theoretical background to counselling is offered but the major emphasis is on person-centred theory and practice.
• Participants should:
- be able to reflect on life’s experience and apply this to their work
- be ready to meet the demands of a full-time intensive counselling course
- preferably, have access to a client base.


Certification and Accreditation

· Selected components of the course are accredited by FETAC.
· Liberties College Diploma in Counselling

No of places available

Twenty Two

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