Counselling and Psychotherapy: Professional Practice

About this course

Counselling and psychotherapy are disciplines rooted in the belief that people can change, grow and recover, and that the quality of the therapeutic relationship is central to that process. Professional counsellors help individuals navigate a wide range of difficulties, from bereavement and depression to relationship breakdown and trauma, working to create the conditions in which clients can explore their experience and find their own paths forward. The training required to practise ethically and effectively is substantial, combining theoretical knowledge with extensive supervised clinical experience and deep personal reflection. At the University of Salford this three-year, full-time programme trains you in the principles and practice of counselling and psychotherapy at a professional level. You will study the major theoretical frameworks that underpin therapeutic work, including perso

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 27% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 62 / 100Secretarial and related occupations · 3% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 2% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 3% of graduatescards →
• 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 3% of graduatescards →
• 15 / 100Welfare and housing associate professionals · 16% of graduatescards →

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