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The Garnethill Centre's Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling is Validated by COSCA and Accreditd by the University of the West of Scotland at SCQF Level 9.
We have been delivering training for over thirty years and this is the fifteenth year of our Diploma programme. The Diploma is a two year part time course, meeting on Wednesday evenings from 5 pm until 8.45 pm. This programme is designed for those who once they graduate can work towards a professional accreditation with COSCA or BACP.
Why Psychodynamic?
The course is psychodynamic in its orientation. The psychodynamic approach focuses on and explores links between individuals' current experiences and significant events in early life. It is also central to the psychodynamic approach to explore those aspects of the self that are not fully known and that we may not be conscious of particularly as they emerge and are potentially influenced in the here and now of the therapeutic relationship. While all successful therapies seek to relieve symptoms like depression and anxiety, the aims of psychodynamic counselling extend beyond this. By providing a safe and deeply authentic relationship between counsellor and client, the counsellor seeks to foster and develop psychological capacities and resources in the client that enable them to live and relate to others in a more meaningful and satisfying way.
Further information
Our fees are inclusive of supervision costs and course materials most other providers of diploma courses do not include supervision costs - which can amount to an additional cost of between £1,000 and £2,000 - in their course fees). Assisted funding is available for those requiring support with meeting the cost of the programme and applications are welcome in this regard.
Although the entrance qualification is a COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills, a scheme for Accredited Prior Learning is in operation.
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