Chrysalis Level 5 Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling

SYLLABUS

Applicants with Level 3 Counselling Skills or similar can complete this course in 2 years by starting at year 2.

Years One & Two: Previous Modules as per Chrysalis Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Skills & Theory

Year Three: Over 12 Classes, you’ll study the following eight components:

1. KEY MODELS INCORPORATED WITHIN THE PLURALISTIC APPROACH 1: THE PSYCHODYNAMIC APPROACH
   You will evaluate the main contributions to the development of psychodynamic counselling and Object Relations theory and therapy, learning about relationship dynamics within the therapy room and conducting safe and ethical supervised practice.
2. KEY MODELS INCORPORATED WITHIN THE PLURALISTIC APPROACH 2: THE HUMANISTIC APPROACH
   You will review the key models within this approach, developing more understanding of the process of therapy and personal growth, with further development of use of the core conditions along with ethical understanding of boundaries and practicalities such as contracting with clients in supervised practice.
3. KEY MODELS INCORPORATED WITHIN THE PLURALISTIC APPROACH 3: COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL APPROACH
   You will build on previous learning, examining the theory and methods of these approaches along with developing self-awareness and reflection and understanding of the impact of diversity and difference on the experience of therapy.
4. UNDERSTANDING DEPRESSION & HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
   You will review therapeutic and medical models of depression, understand how depression is treated in the UK and the role of counselling and psychotherapy. Risk assessment and working ethically is considered in detail. You will explore relationship models within therapy, the purpose and value of the therapeutic relationship regardless of approach used, and the importance of working within professional codes of ethics.
5. ABUSE AND ADDICTION
   You will explore abuse, addiction, eating disorders, and self-harm in detail along with how these may co-exist. The ethics of working with clients experiencing deeper issues are considered including what level and type of support counselling can offer, and when referral or specialisation would best support the client. You will explore in detail the ethical requirement of supervision and learn about different formats and the supervisory relationship.
6. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
   Reflecting on your personal and professional development throughout the course, what this means to you and your practice and understanding the importance of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
7. COUNSELLING PRACTICUM
   You reflect on your work with your clients in your Placement, reviewing your own experience of supervised work, evaluating your clinical work and working within guidelines and policies of an organisation, reflection on own practical work as you build your 100 supervised clinical hours.
8. EVALUATING THE USE OF EVIDENCE IN COUNSELLING PRACTICE
   You will evaluate the contribution of research studies to the practice of counselling with a focus on different types of studies from randomised controlled trials to the significance of the case study in the development of ideas in counselling.