Counselling (Child and Young Person)
Become a professional, reflective counsellor who specialises in working with children and young adults. Study with Renew Counselling in Chelmsford.
This course offers modern, specialist clinical training in an authentic environment.
Through your studies, you’ll develop understanding in areas including child development, psychopathology, creative techniques, art materials and play. There's a focus on developing self-awareness too, so you'll engage in observed groups.
From Year 3 you'll complete a placement totalling 150 clinical hours.
The course is designed so that you develop British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) competences.
Careers
This course opens up exciting possibilities for you to work in mental health and associated fields.
You might work as a qualified counsellor, therapist, mental health worker or Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) professional.
Alternatively, you could explore social work, pastoral care or education.
Teaching and modules
Develop your person-centred counselling skills, before progressing on to a clinical placement.
This course covers practical counselling skills, as well as exploring person-centred theory. There are opportunities to use play and art materials, and develop your own set of resources to support therapeutic creative expression.
You'll learn more about current therapeutic work, and the significance of early experiences on emotional well-being and mental health. You're also encouraged to reflect on your own practice.
Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
- Basic Counselling Skills for Counselling Children and Young People *
- Basic Theory for Counselling Children and Young People *
- Understanding Children's Psychosocial Development *
- Counselling Practice (Young Person) *
- Personal Development and Peer Group Participation *
- Counselling Practice (Child) *
- Historical Perspectives - Counselling Children and Young People *
- Investigating Your Own Practice *
- Counselling Supervision *
- Contemporary Perspectives and Psychopathology *
- Counselling Case Study *
Facilities
Benefit from the support of a high-quality counselling and therapy service.
While studying, you'll be based at Renew Counselling in the centre of Chelmsford.
