Expand+The BA (Honours) in Counselling and Psychotherapy was developed in consultation and partnership with stakeholders in this area. Counsellors and Psychotherapists are helping professionals focused on encouraging people to talk about their problems and ...

Hide-The BA (Honours) in Counselling and Psychotherapy was developed in consultation and partnership with stakeholders in this area. Counsellors and Psychotherapists are helping professionals focused on encouraging people to talk about their problems and implement change through this collaborative discussion. This programme was developed to equip the participants with the skills and competencies necessary to work as a Counsellor/ Psychotherapist in Ireland. The theoretical framework informing this programme is a Humanistic framework with person-centred and cognitive behavioural approaches.

There are embedded awards in the BA (Honours) in Counselling and Psychotherapy. Upon successful completion of year one of the programme there is a Certificate in Introduction to Counselling Skills (minor award, 60 ECTS) at level 6 of the NFQ . And upon the successful completion of year two there is a Higher Certificate in Arts in Counselling (120 ECTS), also at level 6 of the NFQ.

Accreditation

The BA Hons in Counselling & Psychotherapy is accredited by two professional bodies.

APCP - The Association of Professional Counsellors & Psychotherapists in Ireland

NAPCP- National Association for Professional Counselling & Psychotherapy

Expand+Year 1 Semester 1

Introduction to the Origins of Counselling and Psychotherapy
Holistic Wellbeing and Psychological Disorders
Personal and Professional Development
Equality and Anti-discriminatory Practice
Group and Personal Processes 1
Subst...

Hide-Year 1 Semester 1

Introduction to the Origins of Counselling and Psychotherapy
Holistic Wellbeing and Psychological Disorders
Personal and Professional Development
Equality and Anti-discriminatory Practice
Group and Personal Processes 1
Substance Misuse and Addictive Behaviours

Year 1 Semester 2

Counselling Skills
Person Centred Mental Health
Interventions for Wellbeing
Group and Personal Processes 2
Introduction to the Origins of Counselling and Psychotherapy
Personal and Professional Development

Year 2 Semester 1

Translating Theory into Practice
Lifespan Development
Professional Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy
The Neuroscience of Talking Therapies
Mental Health Policy
Experiential Group Process

Year 2 Semester 2

Ethics and Professional Values
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Family Systems Theory
Bereavement and Loss
Translating Theory into Practice
Experiential Group Processes

Year 3 Semester 1

Application and Integration of Theory and Practice
Research Methods in Counselling and Psychotherapy
Therapeutic Models of Recovery from Addictions
Managing Professional Practice 1
Group Collegiate Processes

Year 3 Semester 2

Practice Placement 1
Managing Professional Practice 2
Application and Integration of Theory and Practice
Group Collegiate Processes

Year 4 Semester 1

Advanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
The Community Reinforcement Approach to Addictions
Preparation for Dissertation
Developing and Integrating Professional Identity
Group Exploration and Development

Year 4 Semester 2

Practice Placement 2
Dissertation
Advanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Expand+Graduates of the BA (Honours) in Counselling and Psychotherapy will have opportunities for employment in diverse areas such as:

Caring professions
Department of Education and Skills (as counsellors in primary and secondary schools, and HEIs)
Hum...

Hide-Graduates of the BA (Honours) in Counselling and Psychotherapy will have opportunities for employment in diverse areas such as:

Caring professions
Department of Education and Skills (as counsellors in primary and secondary schools, and HEIs)
Human resources
Voluntary organisations
Youth and community work
Addiction services
Family support services
Counselling services
Private practice

The programme also has embedded awards after Years 1 and/or Year 2 of study, for those people working in the caring, educational, and allied professions who wish to develop their personal and professional skills to enhance their practice.

Progression
Graduates may wish to further develop their skills and qualifications on Masters programmes in Irish universities offering post graduate programme in Counselling and Psychotherapy.