Certificate in Adult Counselling

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All applicants not previously trained in counselling or psychotherapy can apply for the Certificate in Adult Counselling. The selection criteria for interview are:

• An intention and commitment to take on a long-term counselling and psychotherapy training
• A commitment to self development
• Previous education and life experience indicating candidate’s ability to undertake training at post-graduate level of competence
• Experience of professional or personal involvement with children, adolescents or vulnerable adults

Attributes and personal qualities required to enter the training programme at Terapia:

• Ability to undergo a training at a post graduate level of competence
• Ability to form relationships with another, particularly with a child and young people, that are engaging, meaningful and respectful
• Personal integrity; attunement, resilience, creativity and ability to play
• Good personal and professional boundaries
• Commitment to personal development
• Self-reflection, including a willingness to stay with and work with difficult feelings and be prepared to recognize and work with their own issues from childhood and adolescence through personal inquiry, personal therapy, supervision and experiential work. Ability to receive feedback and recognise own limitations
• An understanding of the dynamics of interpersonal relationships, including an awareness of the social and political aspects, especially the vulnerable position of the child in society, and power and powerlessness in relationships
• A sensitivity to issues of diversity and equal opportunities. Awareness of prejudice and commitment to non-discriminatory practice
• Evidence of experience of professional or personal involvement with children or adolescents in a caring capacity
• Clear Enhanced Police check