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  • Starting
    12 Sep 2025
    Location
    Kingston Hall Road Centre
    Duration
    3 Years
    Study Mode
    Full Time
    Start Date
    Sep 2025
    Level
    Level 6
    Code
    KCO6001HD

    Fees

    Fees
    £ 7,775

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BA (Hons) Degree in Integrative-Relational Counselling

BA (Hons) Degree in Integrative-Relational Counselling

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This programme was developed and is delivered and assessed by South Thames Colleges Group - Kingston College, and awarded by and quality assured by Middlesex University.

Our BA Hons Integrative-Relational Programme is a British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) accredited counselling course. It is highly regarded by experienced practicing counsellors in South West London and Surrey areas and therefore attracts applications based on the course reputation.

The three year course focuses on developing the skills and knowledge required to work with others on an individual basis and emphasis is given to the importance of personal development as an essential part of the process, with increasing weight placed on the clinical component of the student's learning.

A work placement starting in Year 2 is an integral part of the course and students will be supported in finding a suitable placement.

  • Introductory Course Info HE


    Award: BA (Hons) Integrative-Relational Counselling

    UCAS Information: Institution Code: K82 and Course Code: KC24

    Location of study: Kingston Hall Road

    Awarding body: Students who complete the course successfully will receive a degree from Middlesex University London.

    Course duration: 3 years

    Academic year dates: Full-time course: September 2022 - June 2025

    Day of the week: To attend Kingston College every Friday

    Work placements: Provided that towards the end of the first year you have been assessed as ' ready to practice', you will begin to work on a counselling placement alongside your college studies at the start of the Year Two programme. Evidence and experience of competence to practice with clients rather than just with your peers in training sessions is an essential part of your training. Placement experiences also accelerate and deepen your professional learning and understanding, and serve to increase your employability.

    Timetables will be available to you on the first day of the course .

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  • Entry Requirements


    Applicants should have attained the following:

    • L2 Counselling qualification and significant relevant experience and/or L3 Counselling qualification

    • Four GCSEs including English and Maths at grade C/4 or above (or international equivalent).

    Experience of working with people in a helping capacity is desirable. Applicants' previous life experiences will be included in assessing their suitability for the course. Appropriate details will be requested once their online application has been considered. A selection process will then follow. Applications from mature students with equivalent qualifications and experience are welcome.

  • Course Content


    The BA Hons Integrative-Relational Programme is a British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) accredited course focuses on developing the skills and knowledge required to work with others on an individual basis and emphasis is given to the importance of personal development as an essential part of the process, with increasing weight placed on the clinical component of the student's learning.

    A work placement starting in Year 2 is an integral part of the course and students will be supported in finding a suitable placement.

    YEAR ONE (120 Credits) This year aims to give a good grounding in basic counselling skills, an overview of the psychodynamic, humanistic and transpersonal therapies and an introduction to integrative-relational counselling and the -relationship model.

    Considerable emphasis is also placed on trainee's own personal development, which is deemed to be an essential element in becoming a good counsellor.

    Note: Trainees are not expected to take on clients at this stage of training.

    STRUCTURE OF THE COURSE YEAR

    • The thirty-six week course comprises an hour and a quarter group for personal development work; a theoretical seminar of one and a half hours; an hour and a half skills/practice session.

    • Personal Development Group Module (30 Credits)

    • Theoretical Seminars / Modules are taught units of 5 sessions per unit (60 Credits) covering:
    • Psychodynamic
    • Humanistic/Transpersonal
    • Introduction to the -Relational Model

    • Working Alliance

    • Counselling Skills in a relational context (30 Credits)

  • Progression Next Steps


    Successful students might wish to consider further postgraduate studies to MA degree level or in a specialist area of counselling, possibly at Middlesex University, their partner colleges or any other Higher Education institution. A qualification in counselling can be applied to a wide variety of situations and an increasing range of occupations and professions where a professionally trained practitioner is required.