In your first year, you’ll explore key counselling approaches such as humanistic and psychodynamic theories, while developing academic and reflective skills. Modules include Counselling Skills 1, ethical issues in counselling, and human development. In year two, you’ll take a work placement and study CBT, mental health and distress, lifestyle and wellbeing, along with Counselling Skills 2. You’ll also develop your understanding of research and its application in real-world contexts. In your final year, you can tailor your learning with optional modules on topics like bereavement, addictions, coaching, or therapeutic work with children. You’ll also complete a research or work-based project, with the option to study applied CBT or mindfulness-based approaches.