It is now 25 years since the first edition of Person-Centred Counselling in Action appeared, offering the definitive exposition of the theory and practice of the person-centred approach. On our distance-learning and blended-learning courses, discussion, collaboration and interaction with your lecturers and fellow students is encouraged and enabled through various learning technologies. For example, if you study a 60-credit module and successfully pass it, you will be awarded 60 credits. The new edition now includes a more detailed discussion of key theories, has a new chapter on self care, and is fully up to date with the occupational and professional standards and ethical frameworks. She has been a training consultant in the homelessness and addiction sectors, and compiled a training manual highlighting the value of counselling skills in health and social care settings.

Would recommend to read if you are starting you level 2 and believe it is the recommended reading for most people undertaking the Level 2/3 anyway so best crack on with it if you can! This practical guide will provide them with the ideal ‘way-in’, showing them what helping and counselling is all about.If you are living in the UK on a Student visa, you will not be eligible to enrol as a student on Birkbeck's part-time courses (with the exception of some modules).

Barry is an experienced counsellor within the person-centred family of psychotherapy and counselling and is currently a Senior Verifier and Head of Tailor-Made Qualifications at CPCAB. Full details of your rights under the Distance Selling Regulations are available in the UK from your local Citizens' Advice Bureau or your Local Authority's Trading Standards Office.Part 2: Counselling Studies will help them take their understanding further by considering in detail important theories and professional issues, preparing them to work as a professional counsellor. We actively encourage innovative and engaging ways of teaching, to ensure our students have the best learning experience. It is also a foundation towards further study with face-to-face elements, if you are looking to progress towards accredited counsellor status.