Diploma in Integrative Counselling

The History of Counselling

Modern psychological therapies trace their history back to the work of Sigmund Freud in Vienna in the 1880s. Trained as a neurologist, Freud entered private practice in 1886 and by 1896 had developed a method of working with hysterical patients which he called -psychoanalysis".

The 1940's and 1950's marked an important expansion in the field of counselling. The US psychologist Carl Rogers (influenced by Alfred Adler and Otto Rank, both of whom worked closely with Freud) established the person centred approach, which is at the heart of most current practice. The person centred approach is now listed under the 'humanistic' branch of psychotherapy.

Integrative Counselling

Integrative Counselling is not tied to any single therapy since its practitioners take the view that no one single approach works for every client in every situation. Each client"s problem is tackled systemically, typically in three or more stages, and the counsellor is obliged to be disciplined and thorough, but still flexible, in interacting with clients.

An overall structure is essential but is not slavishly followed since counselling is not a mechanical process. The therapy must fit the client, not vice versa.

Research indicates that the most probable factors determining a successful outcome to therapy are the personal qualities of both therapist and client and the relationship between them, rather than the particular approach used.

The CCTS Diploma in Integrative Counselling

This Diploma in Counselling is 365 training hours over 31 weekends (10am - 5pm), running approximately one weekend per month. This is vocational training and would allow successful trainees to become qualified Counsellors and enable them to become members of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP), working towards accreditation.

• Psychopathology
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Analytical work
• Existential Therapy
• Couples and Group work
• Working with children
• Human sexuality
• Life span psychology
• Advanced counselling skills and Integrative Theory

all divided into 11 assessed modules. Feedback will be on going (both written and verbal) and there will be formative and summative assessments for each module.

There is a rich blend of professional skills and theory that will allow counsellors to be able to work with a wide variety of individuals and groups, thus bringing additional expertise beneficial to many organisations involved in mental health and well being.

Course Fees

The cost of this 2 year course is £5642 plus VAT. This is divided into an initial registration fee of £213.85 and students can opt to pay for the remaining course fees over 30 monthly payments of £213.85. This fee structure is for the 2010 period. Fees are reviewed annually on 1st January and any changes in VAT are applicable. CCTS offers a Credit/Debit card facility of which a 4% surcharge applies to all transactions.

Booking this Course

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