Introduction to counselling

Basingstoke Counselling Service, based in North Hampshire, offers a level 1 introduction to counselling course twice per year. These take place each spring and autumn.

What does the course cover?

This course has multiple aspects to it, including:

• to provide an understanding of what counselling is and its origins
• to provide a safe environment for self-exploration and reflection
• to develop listening and communication skills
• to establish some basic counselling skills
• to demonstrate how counselling skills can be usefully applied to personal and professional relationships

Is this course for me?

People’s motivations for undertaking this course vary, they might be:

• thinking about a career in counselling and psychotherapy but wanting to know more before committing to a full training
• wanting to gain greater self-awareness and understanding of themselves
• looking to develop their helping skills in a professional or voluntary role
• interested in knowing more about the origins and types of counselling
• wanting to develop skills for self-reflection
• hoping to gain more understanding of their professional and personal relationships
• wishing to take the first step recommended by the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) in a progressive training journey as a counsellor
• wishing to support those close to them

Entry criteria

The course is open to everybody and no formal qualifications are required.

Course structure

This is a 10-week course comprising one three-hour session per week.

The course is led by an experienced counsellor and trainer who adheres to the BACP ethical framework for the counselling professions. Teaching is through presentations, group exercises, role-play, and group discussions.

Booking

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