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Psychology and counselling as a career

If you are considering becoming a psychologist or counsellor and are not sure what the differences in training and career opportunities are, this two-part workshop will give you a chance to find out.

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Key course information

Dates
07/09/11 - 14/09/11

Day(s)
Wed

Duration
2 weeks

Time
18:00 - 21:00

Fees
Full fee: £48
Senior fee: £48
Concession: £20

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
PC150

Availability
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counselling@citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2530

Course outline

What is the course about?

Often, people are confused about what psychologists and counsellors do, what the difference is between them and how to qualify in these fields. This workshop will clarify job opportunities and progression routes in training.

What topics will we cover?

What psychologist and counsellors do
Job opportunities
Training routes
Session 1 (run by Ana Lewin) will focus on Psychology
Session 2 (run by Janet Hermann) will focus on Counselling.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

An understanding of the settings in which counsellors & psychologists work and of opportunities in each field
An understanding of what sound professional training entails
A clearer basis on which to make a decision about your next step.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

Introductory.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Tutor input, experiental exercises, discussion, questions and answers.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

No.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

You may wish to pursue cournselling training from Level 1 (introductory) to level 3 (practitioner).

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2530

counselling@citylit.ac.uk

Drop-in course advice (term-time only) Tuesdays 13.30 - 14.30 (please ask at the Department Enquiry Desk).

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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