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Certificate in Advanced Counselling Studies
- Welcome by Programme Manager | Elizabeth Hall
- Welcome Level 4 Advanced Counselling Studies students! I’m so excited to welcome you to the start of your higher education journey here with us at the Cornwall Counselling Institute. This is the start of an exciting journey in academia, in personal and professional development and of course in counselling skills. I’m looking forward to our time together and cant wait to properly meet you at our induction on Monday 15^th September.
  Whilst we will have met during your interview, you may be feeling a little daunted about starting your course, so please know that we will provide plenty of support and guidance on your journey into Higher Education. If you’re keen to start looking ahead, you’ll find lots of information here to start preparing for the course.
  If you have any questions, you’re welcome to reach out to me via elizabeth.hall@cornwall.ac.uk at any time I hope that you have a lovely summer, see you soon.
  Elizabeth
  Elizabeth Hall | Programme Manager | Certificate in Advanced Counselling Skills
- Joining Instructions
- Level 4 Certificate in Advanced Counselling Skills | PDF File
  
  Courses Starting September 2025
- Modules
- You will be learning the following modules on the Certificate in Advanced Counselling Skills:
  Professional Development
  Counselling Theory
  Ethical Issues
  Counselling Practice
  Personal and Professional Development
  Counselling Contexts
- Kit and Resources
- It is a necessary expectation for this course that you have a suitable device and sufficient internet connection from home to attend Teams video calls, compose presentations and essays and utilise Windows 360, Outlook, Moodle, and Teams software. A mobile phone will not be sufficient to complete your coursework. It is useful to bring writing resources to all classes.
- Reading List
- Recommended Texts and Sources to Develop Skills and Theory:
  Amis, K. (2017) Boundaries, Power and Ethical Responsibility in Counselling and Psychotherapy. London: Sage.
  BACP (2018) Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy. Rugby: BACP Publications .
  Bond, T. (2000) Standards and Ethics in Counselling in Action. London: Sage .
  Cooper, M. et al. (2013) The Handbook of Person-Centred Psychotherapy and Counselling. 2^ndEdition. Basingstoke: Palgrave .
  Kirschenbaum, H. and Henderson, V. (2001) The Carl Rogers Reader. London: Constable .
  Gillon, E. (2007) Person Centred Counselling Psychology: An Introduction. London: Sage. 
  Mearns, D. and Thorne, B. (2007) Person Centred Counselling in Action. London: Sage.
  Mearns, D. (2003) Developing Person Centred Counselling. London: Sage. 
  Mearns, D. and Thorne, B. (2000) Person-centred Therapy Today: New Frontiers in Theory  and Practice. London: Sage.   
  Mearns, D. and Thorne, B. (1994) Developing Person-Centred Counselling. London: Sage.
  Mearns, D. and Dryden, W. (eds) (1990) Experiences of Counselling in Action.  London: Sage.   
  Merry, T. (2020) Learning and Being in Person-Centred Counselling. 3^rd Edition. Monmouth: PCCS Books.
  Nelson-Jones, R. (1995) The Theory and Practice of Counselling. London: Cassell. 
  Rogers, C.R. (1995) New Edition A Way of Being. Toronto: Houghton Mifflin. 
  Rogers, C.R. (1961) On Becoming a Person. London: Constable.
  Sanders, P. (2012) The Tribes of the Person-Centred Nation: An Introduction to the Schools of Therapy Related to the Person-Centred Approach. 2^nd Edition. PCCS Books: TJ International.
  Stafford, M. and Bond, T. (2020). Counselling Skills in Action. 4^th Edition. London: Sage.
  Stafford, M., Bond, T. and Culley, S. (2020) Counselling Skills in Action. Los Angeles: Sage.
  Tolan, J. (2003) Skills in person Centred Counselling and Therapy. London: Sage. 
  
  Recommended Texts and Sources for Professional Development:
  Amis, K. (2017) Boundaries, Power and Ethical Responsibility in Counselling and Psychotherapy. London Sage. Sage Publications.
  BACP (2021) Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
  Bond, T. (2009) Standards and Ethics for Counselling in Action. London: Sage Publications.
  Buchannan, L. and Hughes, R. (2003) Experiences of Person-centred Counselling Training. Ross-on-Wye: PCCS Books.
  Egan, G. (2022) The Skilled Helper. Pacific Grove: Brookes Cole.
  Feltham, C. and Horton, I. (2000) Handbook of Counselling and Psychotherapy. London: Sage.
  Hawkins, P. and Shohet, R. (2000) Supervision in the Helping Professions. Maidenhead: Open University.
  Howard, A. (2004) Counselling and Identity: Self-realisation in a Therapy Culture. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
  Inskipp, F. and Proctor, B. (1995) Making the Most of Supervision. London: Cascade.
  Potter, V. (1998) Is Counselling Training for You? Cambridge: Sheldon Press.
  Lago, C. and Smith, B. (2003) Anti-discriminatory Counselling Practice. London: Sage.
  Wheeler, S. (ed) (2006) Difference and Diversity in Counselling. Basingstoke: Palgrave McMillan.
- Recommendations for Learning, Watching and Listening Over the Summer
- Study Skills | BLC Interactive Short Courses
- Academic Reading Skills Revision SCORM package
  
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- Copyright Laws SCORM package
  
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- Copyright Laws | Digital Materials SCORM package
  
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- Critical Evaluation when Reading SCORM package
  
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- Common Exam Pitfalls SCORM package
  
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- Different Referencing for Different Sources | Part 1 SCORM package
  
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- Different Referencing for Different Sources | Part 2 SCORM package
  
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- Demonstrating your Knowledge in Exams SCORM package
  
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- Efficiency and Effectiveness | Journal v's Newspaper SCORM package
  
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- Efficiency and Effectiveness | Textbook v's Internet Search Engine SCORM package
  
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- Finding the Right Sources SCORM package
  
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- Knowing your Strengths and Weaknesses SCORM package
  
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- Planning for Effective Study SCORM package
  
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- Planning your Written Work SCORM package
  
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- Reading Strategies SCORM package
  
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- Revision Session SCORM package
  
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- Speaking and Listening SCORM package
  
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- Maths and English
- Everyday Skills in Maths and English | The Open University |Website URL
  
  If you want to brush up on your maths and English please access the link above to access free online courses from The Open University.
- Viewing and Listening
- Brene Brown | TED Talks | YouTube URL
  
  Brene Brown is a research professor at the University of Huston who specialises in courage, vulnerability, shame and empathy. Please click the link above to access some of her TED talks on YouTube.
- Couples Therapy | BBC iPlayer URL
  
  Real lives, real therapy. Dr Orna Guralnik welcomes couples wanting to save their relationships. Follow the emotional struggles and successes in riveting, raw reality by clicking the link above.
  Please Note: A BBC iPlayer account is required.
- Stutz Documentary | Netflix URL
  
  In candid conversations with actor Jonah Hill, leading psychiatrist Phil Stutz explores his early life experiences and unique, visual model of therapy. Please click the link above.
  Please Note: A Netflix account is required.
- In the Psychiatrists Chair | Podcast | BBC Sounds URL
  
  Psychiatrist Dr Anthony Clare conducts in depth interviews with prominent people from different walks of life. Please click the link above.
- In Therapy | Podcast | BBC Sounds URL
  
  Psychotherapist Susie Orbach explores the unique relationship between therapist and patient. Please click the link above.

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Certificate in Advanced Counselling Studies

Welcome by Programme Manager | Elizabeth Hall

Welcome by Programme Manager | Elizabeth Hall

If you have any questions, you’re welcome to reach out to me via elizabeth.hall@cornwall.ac.uk at any time I hope that you have a lovely summer, see you soon.

Elizabeth

Elizabeth Hall | Programme Manager | Certificate in Advanced Counselling Skills

Joining Instructions

Courses Starting September 2025

Courses Starting September 2025

Modules

You will be learning the following modules on the Certificate in Advanced Counselling Skills:

Professional DevelopmentCounselling TheoryEthical IssuesCounselling PracticePersonal and Professional Development Counselling Contexts

Kit and Resources

Reading List

Recommended Texts and Sources to Develop Skills and Theory:

Recommended Texts and Sources for Professional Development:

Recommendations for Learning, Watching and Listening Over the Summer

Study Skills | BLC Interactive Short Courses

Maths and English

If you want to brush up on your maths and English please access the link above to access free online courses from The Open University.

If you want to brush up on your maths and English please access the link above to access free online courses from The Open University.

Viewing and Listening

Brene Brown is a research professor at the University of Huston who specialises in courage, vulnerability, shame and empathy. Please click the link above to access some of her TED talks on YouTube.

Brene Brown is a research professor at the University of Huston who specialises in courage, vulnerability, shame and empathy. Please click the link above to access some of her TED talks on YouTube.

Real lives, real therapy. Dr Orna Guralnik welcomes couples wanting to save their relationships. Follow the emotional struggles and successes in riveting, raw reality by clicking the link above.Please Note: A BBC iPlayer account is required.

Real lives, real therapy. Dr Orna Guralnik welcomes couples wanting to save their relationships. Follow the emotional struggles and successes in riveting, raw reality by clicking the link above.

Please Note: A BBC iPlayer account is required.

In candid conversations with actor Jonah Hill, leading psychiatrist Phil Stutz explores his early life experiences and unique, visual model of therapy. Please click the link above. Please Note: A Netflix account is required.

In candid conversations with actor Jonah Hill, leading psychiatrist Phil Stutz explores his early life experiences and unique, visual model of therapy. Please click the link above.

Please Note: A Netflix account is required.

Psychiatrist Dr Anthony Clare conducts in depth interviews with prominent people from different walks of life. Please click the link above.

Psychiatrist Dr Anthony Clare conducts in depth interviews with prominent people from different walks of life. Please click the link above.

Psychotherapist Susie Orbach explores the unique relationship between therapist and patient. Please click the link above.

Psychotherapist Susie Orbach explores the unique relationship between therapist and patient. Please click the link above.

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Professional Development
Counselling Theory
Ethical Issues
Counselling Practice
Personal and Professional Development
Counselling Contexts

Real lives, real therapy. Dr Orna Guralnik welcomes couples wanting to save their relationships. Follow the emotional struggles and successes in riveting, raw reality by clicking the link above.
Please Note: A BBC iPlayer account is required.

In candid conversations with actor Jonah Hill, leading psychiatrist Phil Stutz explores his early life experiences and unique, visual model of therapy. Please click the link above.
Please Note: A Netflix account is required.