Counselling and Psychotherapy course gains accreditation

A foundation degree course which is helping to train and develop psychological counsellors across the Midlands has been accredited by a leading professional association.

Counselling and Psychotherapy (FdSc) at Warwickshire College and University Centre (WCUC) has been awarded accredited training recognition by the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).

Graduates from the course will now have fulfilled the training requirements for the Accredited Register of Counsellors.

WCUC is the higher education arm of college group WCG (Warwickshire College Group) and the newly accredited course is delivered at Royal Leamington Spa College in Warwickshire and Pershore College in Worcestershire.

The NCPS is a not-for-profit professional organisation which ensures that all of its registrants are safe, competent and ethical practitioners.

Courses accredited by the NCPS have been through a full assessment and inspection to ensure they meet the standards for training and education set by the professional association.

Course graduates are recognised as being safe, competent and ethical practitioners who can maintain personal boundaries, use professional supervision and develop skills in ethical decision making.

their belt, whether that be pursuing higher education options or making an immediate contribution to the workforce.

“We are proud to deliver courses which develop skilled individuals who have the knowledge and practical experience to excel and thrive in the job market by meeting the needs of the modern economy.”

James Stacey, Head of A-Levels at WCG, added: “This is the culmination of two years of hard work and each student has worked really hard and shown great resilience to get to this point.

“Whether they are moving into employment, an apprenticeship or on to Higher Education, we look forward to following their next steps and everything they go on to achieve.”

WCG provides help and advice for all students, whatever their grades, and can offer guidance on all the options available to students receiving their results. WCG’s Careers Advice team can be reached on 0300 456 0048 and the group’s Higher Education clearing line is 0330 135 6840.

Once students have completed the course at WCUC, they are able to join the NCPS’ register of practitioners.

Last year 60 students were enrolled on the course across Pershore College and Royal Leamington Spa College.

Gaynor Boileau, HE Subject Leader for Counselling and Psychotherapy at WCUC, said: “This accreditation is recognition of the high standards we set in delivering the course and supporting our students to develop into well-rounded and excellent professionals.

“Having the accredited mark from the NCPS is fantastic for our staff and our students, it will enable students to join the professional register after completing their course with us and give them a great foundation to start their careers as counsellors and therapists.”

To find out more about studying Counselling and Psychotherapy (FdSc) at Warwickshire College and University Centre (WCUC), visit www.wcuc.ac.uk