Team

Kathryn Broome – Lecturer / Module lead (Introductory Certificate in Counselling)

Dr Bill Naylor – Senior Lecturer/ Programme lead (Single Honours)

Brief Summary

The evenings will consist of a whole group teaching session, covering some of the basic counselling theories and practice. Within this, there will be discussions, smaller group work and opportunities for self-reflection.

After break, you will be able to practice some counselling skills with your fellow students within small groups called triads. Skills tutors will be available, alongside your tutor, to offer guidance and support.

The course incorporates some assessed work. Your course tutor will discuss this further with you within class. You will, also, have a tutorial with your course tutor during the semester to see how you are getting on and to discuss any future plans, if you wish.

Pre-Course Reading/Activities

Newman University offers an award-winning library which offers a vast array of books, as well as virtual resources (e-books and research journals). These will be available to you once you have completed enrolment.

Before then, if you wish to obtain a book for helpful background reading, the following are very helpful.

McLeod, J. (2019) An introduction to counselling and psychotherapy: theory, research and practice. 6th edn. London: McGraw-Hill/Open University Press. Earlier editions 4 and 5 are equally as useful.

Mearns, D., Thorne, B. and McLeod, J. (2013) Person-centred counselling in action. 4Th ed. / edn. London: SAGE. Edition 3 is also useful.

You may also like to visit the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) online at British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (bacp.co.uk) where you will find a wealth of resources and information on counselling as a career.

Planned Online Meetings

We will be hosting two online ‘Welcome Meetings’ via Teams on 11th and 13th September 2023 at 6.30pm. Please find Teams links below.

Monday 11th September 2023 at 6.30pm

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Wednesday 13th September 2023 at 6.30pm

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Attendance is not compulsory. Everything that you need to know about the course, resources and the campus will be covered in the first session of the programme.

The online ‘Welcome Meeting’ is an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about getting to the campus and finding your way to the correct building and room on day 1 of the course.

Welcome to Newman University and we wish you all the best as you start your Introductory Certificiate in Counselling.