Counselling and Applied Psychology

About this programme

Are you a compassionate listener with a strong sense of empathy? Do you want to build a meaningful career supporting others through counselling therapies? This course is designed for those ready to take on the emotional and professional challenges of becoming a therapeutic practitioner. Through a blend of theory, practical training, and personal development, you'll develop the core counselling skills and self-awareness needed to work confidently in the sector — from private practice to public services. This two-year course prepares you to meet the training requirements for professional accreditation and equips you for a wide range of careers or further study. The course is aligned to the professional body for counsellors, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)* (*subject to approval). In year one, you'll lay the foundation for your professional development and explore key themes in counselling and psychology. In year two, you'll deepen your knowledge, build practical experience, and focus on specialist areas of therapeutic practice. Year 1 Modules: • Personal and Professional Development Through Inclusive Practice • Developing Empathic Communication for Effective Therapeutic Relationships • Preparing for Research (Pearson set) • Ethical Frameworks in Counselling • Self-awareness and Reflective Practice in Counselling • Theoretical Perspectives in Counselling • Individual Differences • Digital Approaches in Caring Professions Year 2 Modules: • Counselling Skills Development and Practice • Working with Diverse Clients in Therapeutic Counselling • Ri