Person Centred Counselling University of Portsmouth

Overview

Person-centred counselling is based on the belief that people have a natural tendency to grow, heal and reach their potential when they are offered empathy, acceptance and genuineness. Instead of directing or advising, person-centred counsellors create a safe, non-judgmental relationship that helps individuals understand themselves more deeply and make positive changes in their lives.

On this Person Centred Counselling programme offered at University of Portsmouth , you'll explore personality theory, the counselling process, and the core therapeutic skills needed to build effective and ethical relationships with clients.

Careers and opportunities

Person-centred counselling can help people deal with difficulties including anxiety, depression, stress, self-confidence issues, bereavement, relationship difficulties or family problems.

Increased awareness in society about mental health and events such as the coronavirus pandemic have increased the demand for counselling and therapy services. As a counsellor, you can have a significant positive impact on people's health and wellbeing, and help take the pressure off other health services such as GPs and hospitals.

Public, private and charity sector settings you could work in after the course include:

• Education

• Alcohol and drug services

• Eating disorder services

• Mental health services

• GPs

• Police and prison services

You could also top-up your diploma to a Bachelor's degree on our BSc (Hons) Person Centred Counselling top-up course.