HUMANISTIC GESTALT COUNSELLING DipHE at University of Portsmouth

Do you want to learn how to help people change something in their lives by helping them explore their issues and feelings in a safe and confidential environment?

On this Humanistic Gestalt Counselling DipHE at Eastleigh College, you'll conduct 100-hours of supervised counselling, and develop your talking therapy skills and techniques in the classroom. You'll learn how to build relationships of mutual trust and respect to create a safe space for clients and facilitate their growth and change.

By the end of your diploma, you'll be prepared for a career in a counselling role. You'll also have a foundation to apply for accreditation from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Careers and opportunities

This gestalt counselling course gives you the opportunity to develop as a counselling professional. Graduating with a DipHE in Humanistic Gestalt Counselling puts you in the position to further your professional qualifications or take up work in a counselling position.

What can you do with a diploma in humanistic gestalt counselling?

After the course, areas you could go into include:

• the health sector
• education
• the voluntary sector
• private practice
• the police
• the prison service

You can also use your Humanistic Gestalt Counselling DipHE to get entry to higher-level professional qualifications such as:

• BACP Certificate of Proficiency – passing this makes you a registered members of the BACP (MBACP)
• BACP Accreditation – a professional counsellor qualification that requires another 350 hours of supervised practice

You can apply for accreditation from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) provided you meet their requirements including total client hours, supervision on placement, and sufficient records of continuing professional development (CPD).

What jobs can you do with a gestalt counselling diploma?

Roles you could take on include:

• workplace counsellor
• university counsellor
• drug and alcohol worker
• eating disorder counsellor
• learning support assistant
• mental health professional

You can get help, advice and support from our Careers and Employability service for up to 5 years after you leave the University as you advance in your career.