Counselling Studies - Letterkenny

There are many teachers, particularly career guidance counsellors, HSE staff and allied healthcare staff who, as part of their job, require counselling skills. This course provides a pathway for such professionals who would like to pursue counselling as a secondary career choice.



Who should apply?

This programme is suitable for teachers, particularly career guidance counsellors, HSE staff and allied healthcare staff who, as part of their job, require counselling skills. This course provides a pathway for such professionals who would like to pursue counselling as a secondary career choice. Many of those interested in undertaking this programme would already be in employment which would or could have a counselling component thus it is envisaged this counselling qualification would support them in their current roles.

What will I study?

Modules:

Counselling Skills and Theory

Cognitive Behavioural Approaches: Concept and Skills

Humanistic and Existential Approaches in Counselling

Supporting Clients through Change

Body Centred Counselling

Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Relationships

Applicants require a QQI Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications or equivalent. Applicants must also be currently employed in a counselling role or have recent experience (within last five years) of employment either professionally or voluntarily in a role involving the use of counselling skills. Consideration will also be given to candidates who present with other suitable qualifications and experience in line with the RPL procedures.

Flexible learning courses are popular, and they fill on a first come, first served basis. There are two major intake periods throughout the academic year, September and January.



For January start courses, applications typically open in October, and for September start courses, applications typically open in February. Closing dates for applications are listed on the individual course webpage.

1.5 years part-time blended delivery.



Study Hours

3 hours per week per module.



On-Campus Attendance

This programme is mostly delivered online on weekdays. However, each module may have a Saturday on campus workshop at the Letterkenny Campus.