BSc (Hons) Person-Centred Pluralistic Counselling (Advanced Practitioner)
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Course Overview
This undergraduate training in advanced counselling will equip you to work in a range of therapeutic fields, from private practice to healthcare and the public sector. Over three academic years, you'll develop a strong foundation in a high level of fluency in person-centred theory and gain hands-on skills training within a pluralistic framework, culminating in a BSc (Hons) degree awarded by Middlesex University and accredited by the BACP.
- Gain an in-depth knowledge of person-centred and pluralistic counselling theories and applications.
- Learn how to apply evidence-based methods tailored to your client's needs.
- Train in an ethical, reflective approach to counselling and research practices.
- Develop creative expression, self-awareness, and reflexivity, via in-depth personal development.
- Be supported to develop your own congruent idiosyncratic person-centred pluralistic way of working with your clients, including the use of creative therapeutic methods.
- Understand and identify mental distress and the implications of medication on therapy.
- Conduct and present case study research.
The programme offers enriching placement experiences, honing your skills in both individual practice and team-based settings. As you progress, particularly in the final year, the curriculum is designed to ensure you graduate with the confidence and competence to establish and grow a successful counselling practice.
Course Philosophy
This training embodies Person-Centred and Pluralistic values. We aspire to be a rich and diverse community, accessible to all. It is an experiential training, in which you will develop therapeutic presence, relational depth, and a compassionate way of being. The learning is co-produced between you, your peers, and your tutors. We recognise the enormous wisdom, abilities and experience that is brought by students. We also enjoy a blended learning approach, meaning that before each teaching weekend you will be sent a learning pack called a Companion to the topic covered on the weekend. This pack will include readings, videos and reflective exercises that will help you to understand and think critically about the Unit topic. The weekend itself will be devoted to a range of rich and often enjoyable experiential and creative activities that will support you in integrating your knowledge, and relating it to your life and your practice.
Course Aims
The programme aims to:
- Provide wide access to study for students with suitable experience and qualities
- Develop autonomous, able, ethical, and research-informed counsellors, who are highly employable in a wide range of settings
- Encourage students to develop lifelong learning skills, as co-producers of learning, via a student-centred curriculum
- Provide a safe and ethical framework to allow students to practise the advanced skills and develop the personal qualities of an advanced counsellor
- Encourage and support students’ idiosyncratic creative expression, self-awareness, and reflexivity, via their personal development across the programme
Teaching Methods
Immerse yourself in our hands-on programme focusing on experiential learning, crafted to enrich you with skills that professionals, employees and your future clients will value. Dive into innovative learning, undertaking in-depth and specially curated learning materials and engaging with online materials before live interactive weekend sessions. Collaborate with peers, hone your abilities through practice and reflection, and present your growth via a range of assessments. Your journey culminates in a comprehensive case study, and you will be part of a transformative experience within our Creative Options Weekend each year, where you can explore a range of exciting creative methods, all aimed at moulding you into a confident, unique and reflective counselling practitioner.
Clinical Placements, Personal Counselling and Supervision
As part of your training, you will be required to undertake 30 hours per year of personal counselling with a person-centred counsellor approved by the programme. This will give you the experience of being a client and support your personal development. From the end of your first year of training, supported by our in-house placement team, you will begin practicing with clients in a clinical placement setting, accumulating 150 hours of practice by graduation. You will need to attend regular supervision with a supervisor approved by the programme to robustly support your developing counselling practice.
Course Summary
- Entry Requirements:
- Metanoia’s introductory Certificate in Therapeutic Skills and Studies or equivalent training elsewhere, such as a Level 2 or 3 Counselling Skills course.
- At least one Level 3 qualification such as an A Level, AS Level, Advanced Apprenticeship, International Baccalaureate Diploma, Level 3 NVQ, T Level, or Level 3 National Certificate or Diploma.
- Accrediting Professional Body: BACP
- Awarding Institution: Middlesex University
- Teaching Institution: Metanoia Institute
- Start Dates: September 2025
- Duration: 3 years full time
- Field of Study: Person-Centred Pluralistic
- English Language Requirements:
- Applicants whose first language is not English must meet Metanoia Institute’s English language requirements for undergraduate applicants. We accept IELTS or equivalent qualifications as outlined in our admissions criteria.
- Initial Fees:
- Optional Introductory Workshop - £125
- Annual tuition fee for 2025/2026*:
- Year 1: £6,000
- Year 2: £6,000
- Year 3: £6,000
Validated by Middlesex University and Accredited by BACP
This programme is validated and quality assured by Middlesex University and you will receive a Middlesex award on successful completion. This course is also accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
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At Metanoia, we are committed to empowering the next generation of professionals in counselling and psychotherapy. This programme offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills and achieve your career aspirations in a supportive learning environment.
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ℹ️ Updated 10 Feb 2025