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Humanistic Counselling - Diploma of Higher Education

University of Portsmouth

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  • Qualification

    Diploma of Higher Education - DipHE

  • Location

    Portsmouth Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    18-SEP-25

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

Humanistic counselling encourages individuals to think about their feelings and take responsibility for their thoughts and actions, with the emphasis on self-development and achieving their potential rather than on problematic behaviour. Gestalt therapy, for example, is one of a number humanistic approaches.

On this Humanistic Counselling DipHE, you'll learn the practical knowledge and interpersonal skills you need to pursue a career as a humanistic therapist.

If you're in employment, this course can fit around your working week, with timetabled teaching taking place 1 day a week, workshops on 6 Saturdays throughout the course, and occasional events in the evenings and at weekends.

When you complete the course, you could top up your diploma to a Bachelor's degree. You could also work as a humanistic counsellor in areas such as education, the police service, the prison service and the voluntary sector.

Course highlights
Study modules that give you a strong foundation for your studies and future career, covering topics including counselling theory and skills, humanistic theory and skills, mental health issues, and counselling specific groups
Learn from experienced, industry-trained staff who've worked in organisations or run their own private practices
Apply your knowledge and skills with at least 100 hours of supervised counselling on a placement in the community
Study at South Hampshire College Group - Eastleigh Campus with access to support and services at the University of Portsmouth
Apply for student membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and get access to member resources including journal subscriptions, free courses and job boards while you study

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 19,200per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University information

University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth

  • University League Table

    42nd

  • Campus address

    Portsmouth Campus, University House, Winston Churchill Avenue, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2UP, United Kingdom

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Over 5,700 of the university's 24,000 students come from 150 countries around the world.
The University of Portsmouth Global team is dedicated to supporting international students from enquiry, through application and arrival, to graduation.
Facilities at the award-winning Ravelin sports centre include an 8-lane swimming pool, 175-station gym, climbing wall and ski simulator.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Education

    75th out of 91 33

    21st out of 73 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    121 53%

    58th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    60.0 60%

    87th

    15

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    n/a

  • Entry standards

    / Max 181
    122 67%

    40th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    88.0 88%

    44th

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.24 81%

    23rd

    23

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