a distance learning course

Recommended period of study: approx. 3 months or less

Cost: £125.00  (125 Pounds Sterling - for currency conversion see www.xe.com )
A FREE textbook will be included for students from the UK.   Students outside the UK will need to pay extra for the textbook and postage.
Course now reduced to £ 85 for full payment at enrolment
To obtain this fee reduction whilst valid, please quote offer code SUM08 when you apply.  

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About the Certificate     

This certificate is for:

·         People who wish to explore psychotherapy before committing themselves to a longer course of study

·         People who would like to take the course for self-help purposes and to work on some of their own issues

·         People who would like an introduction to cognitive and analytic approaches in an easy to follow format

·         Practicing complementary therapists who would like an additional certificate for professional development purposes, to add to their skills and to display alongside their other credentials

·         People who have some counselling role (including volunteers, managers, stress management practitioners, complementary therapists, etc.)

·         People who are interested in psychology and would like to take this course to give them confidence in pursuing other educational opportunities.

Study will be carried out by reading the textbook, self-reflection on one’s own issues, doing the exercises in the textbook and submitting written assignments – these can be sent by e-mail. 

Students are introduced to the theory of cognitive analytic self-help methods and theory, as a basis for working on their own areas of concern.

The techniques and approaches of in this course are drawn from psychoanalysis, Kelly’s personal construct theory, cognitive-behavioural approaches, developmental and cognitive psychology and artificial intelligence, resulting in a set of powerful methods for personal change through understanding and self-observation.

This work will also give the student grounding in exploratory therapeutic techniques which can complement other skills in helping others.

Feedback will be given by the tutor (who is qualified in counselling and psychotherapy) and all material submitted will be treated in strictest confidence.

Entry requirements:    There is no particular qualification required to take this course, but students should have very good written English.

This course is NOT a substitute for counselling or psychotherapy, and people with psychological problems should seek appropriate treatment with a counsellor or psychotherapist.  People with medical problems should consult their medical practitioner.

This course is NOT suitable for people with severe psychological or psychiatric problems.

Since the coursework involves looking at one’s personal history and emotional issues, students need to be prepared for relevant feelings to arise, and the techniques learned will help to increase self-understanding and coping skills. 

Academic Credit

Graduates of this course will receive credit towards our Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy  

Credit will also be given towards Calamus International University distance degree courses. (CIU is a non-UK, private, unaccredited distance learning university).

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