Certificate in Essential Counselling Skills

Certificate in Essential Counselling Skills

The Certificate in Essential Counselling Skills provides participants with an real understanding and practical application of counselling and psychotherapeutic skills. It serves as an excellent introduction to the area of counselling, and teaches general counselling skills that will benefit people in both their personal and professional lives.

Who is this course for?

This part-time programme is designed for those who have little or no professional experience but wish to extend their knowledge of interpersonal and counselling skills. It is suitable for healthcare professionals, teachers, social workers, managers, those working in customer services, sports coaches and others.

This Certificate programme is 10 ECTS at Level 6 on the National Framework of Qualification (NFQ) and is one module from the first year of our BA (Hons) programme.  Upon successful completion of the course participants will receive a College Certificate and a record of Credits.  In addition to this  successful participants have the option to progress on to the suite BA(Hons) Degree Programmes offered at the college.

Should you wish to proceed with the ICHAS Degree Programme, tuition fees will be reduced, pro-rata (€500.00) by the course fee paid to obtain the Certificate in Essential Counselling Skills.  Students would also be exempt from class attendance for this module on the BA Programmes.

  • This Certificate will be delivered in August as an intensive course delivered over a 3 week period with classes occurring  over 5 sessions comprising  2 Saturday workshops (9.30 – 4.30) and 3 evenings (online 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm) from our campus at Griffith College Dublin and ICHAS, Castletroy Limerick.
  • This Certificate will also be delivered in October over an 8 week period with classes taking place over 8 Mondays (in Person) from 6-9pm from our campus at Griffith College Dublin and ICHAS, Castletroy Limerick

 

August Schedule (intensive Course)

August Schedule (intensive Course) 

August 27th  2024

(Tuesday online)

August 31st   2024

(Saturday in class)

September

 03rd 2024

(Tuesday online)

September

 07th 2024

(Saturday in class)

September

 10th  2024

(Tuesday online)

To download course descriptor please click here

October 8 week course

Monday

October 14th
2024

Monday

October 21st
2024

Monday

November
04th 2024

Monday

November
11th 2024

Monday
November
18th 2024

Monday

November
25th 2024

Monday

December
02nd 2024

Monday

December
09th 2024

To download course descriptor please click here

 

August Schedule (intensive Course) 

August 27th  2024

(Tuesday online)

August 31st   2024

(Saturday in class)

September

 03rd 2024

(Tuesday online)

September

 07th 2024

(Saturday in class)

September

 10th  2024

(Tuesday online)

To download course descriptor please click here

October 8 week course

Monday

October 14th
2024

Monday

October 21st
2024

Monday

November
04th 2024

Monday

November
11th 2024

Monday
November
18th 2024

Monday

November
25th 2024

Monday

December
02nd 2024

Monday

December
09th 2024

To download course descriptor please click here

 

The Certificate in Essential Counselling Skills takes place is designed to give students a real insight into the area of counselling in addition to developing foundation-level skills in the discipline.

This certificate is a 10 ECTS certificate at level 6 on the National framework of Qualification(NFQ) and comprises one module from stage 1 of the BA (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy/ BA (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy with Youth Studies/ BA (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy with Addiction Studies.  You will receive a College Certificate and a record of Credits upon successful completion of the module and successful participants on the certificate programme have the option to progress on to the afore mentioned BA(Hons) degree programmes at the College.

Should you wish to proceed with the ICHAS Degree Programme, tuition fees for this degree will be reduced, pro-rata (€500.00) by the course fee paid to obtain the Certificate in  Essential Counselling Skills  and  students would also be exempt from class attendance for this module on the B.A.(Hons) Programmes.

 Can I study this programme on a full or part-time basis?

This programme is available only on a part-time basis with dates listed above.

Fees

Fees for the course are €800. A central principal of ICHAS is the provision of flexible and affordable education for all.  Students can pay in instalments if preferred.

Structure of Course The subjects covered are designed to be both practical and theoretical leading to a broad understanding of counselling as a profession and providing participants with foundation level skills in:

  • Understanding the distinctions between counselling/psychotherapy and differing types of helping
  • Exploration skills in counselling -use of opening questions, attending, listening, use of restatements and reflection of feelings
  • Facilitating the arousal of emotions and supporting clients to share appropriately in therapy
  • Understanding the therapeutic relationship
  • Use of self-disclosure in counselling
  • Working with clients to achieve insight and construct meaning of experiences
  • The listening helper; qualities, skills and knowledge. Core conditions of congruence, empathy and UPR
  • Establishing rapport and client engagement
  • Addressing relational issues in the therapeutic alliance
  • Closing skills and disengagement at the end of the session
  • Demonstrating the use of core conditions in the counselling framework

Reflection on content and process of a counselling session

How will I be assessed? The assessment for this programme involves a client interview and an evaluation.

What supports will I have? ICHAS is a college with a proven track record in delivering high-quality education. At ICHAS, every lecturer and member of staff is committed to this ideal and to its implementation. We work on an individual basis with our students to bring this about, ensuring we meet your specific needs. We also have a proven track record of working with our students to overcome any barriers to progression that may occur in your course.

Where can I progress to on completion of the course? Upon successful completion of the Certificate in Essential Counselling Skills, students will be eligible to apply for a place on the range of undergraduate Programmes in the college.

What are the entry requirements for this course?

To join the Certificate in Essential Counselling Skills, applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Be over 18 years of age.
  • Complete and submit the online application form and provide any requested information.

If you have any difficulty in applying for this course, then please contact the college on 061 216288 where we will be only too pleased to assist you.

This Certificate in Essential Counselling Skills is intended to be an introductory course to the area of counselling and psychotherapy. You will benefit from enhanced communication skills including active listening, and come to better appreciate the role of empathy and understanding in many contexts.

The certificate will not entitle you to practice as a counsellor. For that, a longer and more intensive programme of study such as the BA (Hons)  in Counselling and Psychotherapy at Level 8  is necessary. However, for those who wish to enhance their empathy, communication, and listening skills, and take advantage of the benefits this will afford in their personal and professional life; the certificate is an excellent choice.

This Certificate in Essential Counselling Skills has many unique features that make it one of the leading programmes of this type in Ireland, these include;

  • It is on the National Framework of Qualifications
  • The certificate is derived from a programme that has recently been revalidated by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), ensuring up to date teaching methods, programme content and quality.
  • It is delivered by lecturers who work in this field, who are passionate about your education and dedicated to sharing their experience and expertise.
  • It covers topic areas that are relevant to society.

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