Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling

About the Diploma

September 2024-December 2026

We are no longer accepting applications for our Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling starting in September 2024. The following is for information only. The course is accredited by British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

This training aims to:

  • provide students with an in-depth understanding of the psychodynamic approach to counselling informed by both classical and contemporary theory and current research.
  • develop the range of skills required to practise as a psychodynamic practitioner
  • help students develop a sufficient degree of self-awareness and maturity to enable them to practise safely and ethically as a counsellor.

This training is supported by supervised clinical work, which is undertaken at Highgate Counselling Centre’s clinic.

The course is open to those who have previously completed a Certificate in Counselling Skills, or similar. The course is part-time and runs from September 2024 until December 2026 (two years and one term).

The training is held on two weekday evenings (Monday and Thursday) from 7pm to 10pm, plus some Saturday workshops (usually one per term).

Key Dates:

Open Day: Saturday, 2 March 2024 commencing 2pm at North Bank, Pages Lane.

Course Induction: Thursday, 12th September 2024 commencing 7pm at North Bank, Pages Lane

Course start date: Monday, 16th September 2024.

 

For more information please contact training@highgatecounselling.org.uk.

Downloads

Application form – word
Aims and objectives – PDF
Course outline – PDF
Frequently asked questions – PDF
List of training organisations – PDF
Training Open Day – 2 March 2024 – PDF

Review of HCC’s Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling

A BACP accredited course

The Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling delivered by HCC is rigorously reviewed and re-accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) on an ‘annual rolling review’ basis.

The latest re-accreditation report from the BACP states:

“Thank you for submitting an exemplary Annual Rolling Review, Year 4 application. All criteria have been met. Your responses to all the criteria are full, expansive and the referencing was exceptionally clear, comprehensive and easy to navigate to find the evidence supporting each criterion. This has enabled a straightforward assessment of your course, and we commend your submission for its quality and comprehension. It is evident there are some robust and comprehensive policies in place regarding the professional standards of clinical practice.”  (BACP, July 2024)