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2nd of the 3 year course done: years 1 and 2 overview
Just finished my second of the 3 year counselling course. First year was hypnotherapy and counselling basics. I didn't really want to do hypnotherapy but I am so glad I did as it's another tool in the box to help a client. The tutor was really good and very knowledgeable in the subject matter tought and gave demonstrations when possible. Second year is taught by a different tutor. The work steps up a notch but still quite straightforward. Again the tutor is great gives lots of demonstrations and is extremely experienced counsellor who uses he experience to the fullest with the students. The online portal used for all the work is called moodle which is easy to navigate and use and also has the dreaded ' turn it in' built in that checks for plagiarism etc. At the end of each year, should you pass, you earn an OFQUAL qualification from the princes trust. 1st year is Dip Hyp C. Second year is Dip CST and end of 3rd year is Prof Dip Psy C. (Corrected the 2nd year post nominal) You have to pay and maintain memberships to the relevant professional bodies as well as a yearly fee to princes trust, along with all your books ( they do give a required and recommend list for you). They are open about all fees and there is nothing to catch you out here. The office offer a student touch in session online where you can drop in and ask questions. You can also email which they are responsive or call them. Everyone's experience is obviously different and I have had a couple of issues. They hire venues around the country to deliver the courses and ours is a 4 star hotel. Which while good also hampers delivery of the course some what. When you have to break out into groups is a real pain because it's a small room. Overall though I have had a positive experience so far and would recommend it. Stratford Manor is the location you want to get on if you can!