Overview
The Gestalt Counselling degree from University of Portsmouth course can fit around your working week, with timetabled teaching taking place 1 day a week, workshops on 6 Saturdays throughout the course, and occasional events in the evenings and at weekends.
When you complete the course, you could top up your diploma to a Bachelor's degree. You could also work as a Gestalt counsellor in areas such as education, the police service, the prison service and the voluntary sector.
Key facts:
- Study modules that give you a strong foundation for your studies and future career, covering topics including counselling theory and skills, gestalt theory and skills, mental health issues, and counselling specific groups
- Learn from experienced, industry-trained staff who've worked in organisations or run their own private practices
- Apply your knowledge and skills with at least 100 hours of supervised counselling on a placement in the community
- Study at Eastleigh College with access to support and services at the University of Portsmouth
- Apply for student membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and get access to member resources including journal subscriptions, free courses and job boards while you study
Career opportunities:
Gestalt counselling is a tool for helping people deal with difficulties including anxiety, depression, stress, self-confidence issues, bereavement, relationship difficulties or family problems.
Increased awareness in society about mental health and events such as the coronavirus pandemic have increased the demand for counselling and therapy services. As a counsellor, you can have a significant positive impact on people's health and wellbeing, and help take the pressure off other health services such as GPs and hospitals.
Public, private and charity sector settings you could work in after the course include:
- Education
- Alcohol and drug services
- Eating disorder services
- Mental health services
- GPs
- Police and prison services
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Modules include:
Development of Counselling Skills
Developments in Counselling Theory
Personal Development
Professional Issues for the Counselling Practitioner
Gestalt Counselling Theory
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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You can apply through the normal UCAS process if you have not yet submitted any applications at all through UCAS. This option remains open until 30 June.
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Credits
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Campus Location
- Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Psychology Counselling Psychology View 778 other Bachelors in Psychology in United KingdomExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
Level 3 Counselling skills qualification, English GCSE or equivalent at C and a maths GCSE or equivalent at D, however we welcome applications from A level students with A levels in Psychology, Psychotherapy or Sociology (112 UCAS points) and will consider on an individual basis subject to a successful interview and interpersonal skills role-play
A levels - BBC
International Baccalaureate - 24
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents19950 GBP / year≈ 19950 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents6525 GBP / year≈ 6525 GBP / year
Additional Details
- EU residents – £10,300 a year
Living costs
Portsmouth
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Gestalt Counselling.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
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