Psychotherapy

"It is essential in this day and age, that serious consideration be given to those cases of neurotic disorder which arise because of the problems which exist between people."

Psychotherapy is essentially the listening to, and the talking with clients whose problems and anxieties have become too great a burden to cope with alone. Its aim is to help the troubled individual to understand and to resolve their predicament.

Most therapy which is carried out is brief, which can mean anything from one to twenty-five sessions. A training course should teach a therapist to work briefly.

This course is formulated specifically to train the student to work briefly by design rather than default.

Entry requirements:

There are no previous skills or qualifications required to register for this study programme.

Support:

All students will be assigned a personal tutor with whom they may correspond with via telephone or email. Details will be in your course study pack.

Duration:

All students have one year to complete this course from date of registration. Average study of 120 hours.

Provided materials:

• ASET approved course pack
• Unlimited support Monday to Friday
• ASET registration
• Certification

Course syllabus:

Introduction & schools of thought
Relationships - healing together
Eclecticism and integration
Courage, compassion & confrontation
The clients needs in therapy
Emotional awareness & gut-level feelings
Initiating a process of change Positive attitudes in recovery
Self-defeating life styles
The client, the therapist & spirituality

Examination:

No examination is necessary

Assessment method:

This course is completed using continual assessment, allowing your tutor to closely monitor your progress every step of the way. Therefore no examination is required.

Qualification:

Both qualifications are issued upon successful completion

Qualification 1: 

Psychotherapy Diploma

Diploma entitling you to use the letters SAC Dip, after your name

Qualification 2:

ASET Psychotherapy  Diploma

This Course leads to an ASET Level 3 Award Certificate for successful learners. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NFQ) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (in which case GCSE's are at levels 1 and 2 and A Levels are at level 3).

The Award has been designed by a learning provider to meet specific learners' or employers' requirements and as such is not listed as a qualification on NQF. While the duration, content or assessment may vary from similar national qualifications, in accrediting the programme at level 3; ASET attests that its learning outcomes are at an equivalent level to a level 3 national qualification..

Professional Membership

On completion of this course students can apply for membership to 'Counselling' - a registered charity - and they will be able to use the initials 'CCC Reg.' after their names. (See website: http://www.counselling.ltd.uk)

On completion of this course students can apply for membership to the Society for Holistic Therapists and Coaches (SHTC), a professional body who are dedicated to recognised standards of qualification and practice - students will also be able to use the initials 'SHTC' after their names.

For more information please visit the SHTC website at www.societytherapistscoaches.com

Practical Training

Optional practical training is run through the SHTC and is available upon request for this course.

Practical training is not required in order to complete the course. Students will receive both the College Diploma and the ASET Award even if they do not complete the optional practical training.