FdA Foundation Degree in Integrative Counselling - Live Course Seminar

Short Description:

From professional courses to university degrees, whether you're interested in exploring counselling, psychotherapy, mental health and wellbeing for the first time or are an existing practitioner, Iron Mill College has an opportunity for you.

Our free Live Course Presentations will provide you with a great opportunity to learn more about our college and explore the range of courses we have available for you to study.

Live Course Presentation for the following course:

Foundation Degree (FdA) in Integrative Counselling

Validated by the University of Worcester and BACP-Accredited, our Foundation (FdA) Degree in Integrative Counselling prepares graduates to practice as professional counsellors, meeting the application requirements for full membership of the BACP (MBACP status) and resources those who are aiming for future personal accreditation with the BACP.

With a relational ethos, based upon contemporary integrative practice, this programme is exciting, vocationally relevant and has a clear focus on up-to-date counselling theory and practice.

This live online course presentation, presented by our course lead, will cover all aspects of our Foundation (FdA) Degree in Integrative Counselling training, followed by a Q&A session for any unanswered questions you may have.

The course is a fast-tracked 2-year study route to begin your practice as a counsellor with a professional degree qualification. Obtaining a degree level qualification also allows the counsellors to be able to charge more per session.

Please note: The above course requires physical attendance in Exeter and/or Poole. We warmly and actively welcome people from all nationalities at our college; however, please note that we are not a licensed Tier 4 sponsor, and therefore we are not legally permitted to offer a place to international students who would require a Tier 4 visa.

Format:

20-minute presentation, followed by Q&A session

Target Audience:

Open to anyone with an interest in:

• Gaining a professional qualification in order to practice as a therapist,
• Further developing their professional portfolio of skills and enhancing their skills,
• Our college and the range of courses we have to offer,
• The mental health, wellbeing and helping professions in general.

Meet the Tutor: Robin Collins

Alongside his role at Iron Mill College, Robin is also a counsellor working in private practice in central Exeter.

He originally studied Philosophy and Psychology at his home town University of Liverpool. Before becoming a counsellor, he worked for many years in community media production and broadcasting.

He also taught photography in adult education and video production for people with special needs. He was a volunteer for the Samaritans for a number of years, which eventually led towards seeking a professional qualification in counselling at Iron Mill.

He was a volunteer for the Samaritans for a number of years, which eventually led towards seeking a professional qualification in counselling at Iron Mill. The important philosophical questions about meaning, truth and how to live a good life, remain central to Robin's life and work and he has explored mindfulness and transformational practices from many traditions. His qualifications include a Teaching Certificate and Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling.

Qualifications: BA (Hons), Adv Dip, City & Guilds Further and Adult Teaching Cert., Reg. MBACP (Accred.).

Technical Support:

All of our online 'live-classroom' events are delivered via Zoom. You will be provided with further details after registration and you will be fully supported by a member of the Iron Mill Online Team, if you need any 'tech assistance' during the session. We're always on hand to offer any help you may need!

*Please note: Ticket Sales end at least 3-hours before the event starts.