Counselling Skills and Psychology - BA (Hons)

University of Chester

The Counselling Skills course will prepare you to enter into the real world of counselling skills, by developing your knowledge, understanding and practical skills. Staff work to promote your strengths and best interests by promoting inclusive learning and authentic assessment. The course is dynamic and interdisciplinary and is led by research active staff who are qualified counsellors, able to share their real-world experience.

Teaching is designed to encourage curiosity, debate and problem-solving, with a focus on building relationships and self-awareness. You will learn about a range of counselling theories and concepts, ethical issues within the helping relationship and different presenting issues. You will explore the differences in therapy depending on where and how it is delivered, and how counselling fits within a social justice frame. Alongside this, you will practice and develop your counselling skills and consider how these are applied in relationships.

You will study in academic interdisciplinary team, learning to develop your project management skills and research integrity, which are key to a highly adaptive work ethic valued by stakeholders and employers. By the end of your course, you will be able to articulate your varying attributes relevant to a range of employment roles, and opportunities.

This Psychology course offers a comprehensive exploration of the human mind. From understanding mental health to delving into developmental psychology, you'll gain a solid foundation in the field. We equip you with practical skills, such as research methods, critical thinking, and effective communication. These skills will be invaluable in your future career.