HUMANISTIC & INTEGRATIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY SECTION
Bath Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling BCPC
1 Walcot Terrace, Bath BA1 6AB
T: 01225 429720
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W: www.bcpc.org.uk
Contact Name: Vicky McCamley
Organisational History
BCPC, founded in 1984, provides two nationally recognised Diploma Courses: a Diploma in Counselling (accredited by BACP) and a Diploma in Psychotherapy leading to admission to the UKCP register. The Psychotherapy Diploma is taught concurently with the MA in Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy, validated by Middlesex University. The Training is based on a humanistic and integrative approach. The trainings for these courses are all part time, with application deadlines each May for intake in September. Students must be in approved psychotherapy throughout the training. BCPC also provides a programme of Continuing Professional Development seminars, workshops and longer courses, open to students and graduates of other training organisations as well as its own members. For details, please see the website. Members of BCPC can benefit from referrals from our Referral Service and listing on our website, as well as regular newsletters and the annual conference. Other BCPC projects include a grant-funded project providing free counselling and psychotherapy to refugees and asylum seekers.
Training Course Selection & Admission
External students are admitted to Foundation or, if appropriate, to the Counselling and Psychotherapy Diplomas via Access Courses. Application deadline for September 2008 intake is 19th May 2008. Two references are required for every application. Applicants are shortlisted for interview on the basis of their applications. Previous study and APL requirements exist for those applying to courses other than Foundation. Places are offered on the basis of interviews, generally held in June.
Training Course Requirements
Personal therapy Students must be in personal therapy at least once a week with a psychotherapist approved by BCPC for the duration of their study.
Clinical/clients Clients are seen under supervision from the second year of training, in a placement setting. Private clients are seen from the third year of training onwards.
Supervision Group supervision is undertaken as part of the training and has the function of training supervision. This is distinct from individual supervision, whose function is to support the student with their particular case load.
Written work Various essays, journals, self-assessments and other written work are required at each stage throughout the training.
Attendance Students are expected to be present for all course days. When absence is unavoidable, students must ensure that gaps in their learning are addressed to the satisfaction of the course tutor. Insufficient attendance may prejudice continuation to a further stage.
Training Course Assessments, standards, role of training committee
Continuous self and peer assessment is monitored by tutors who have a pastoral role in the training process. The overall assessment involves:
- marking of written work
- feedback from trainers and supervisors
- self and peer assessment.
To qualify students need to have completed an in-depth Case Study, a Dissertation, and stipulated hours of clinical work with clients. The Case study and Dissertation are internally and externally examined and the final assessment decision is made by the Examination Board.
Full or Part time: Part time - evenings only Dates - Tuesday evenings and Saturdays May to July 2008 Length - 10 evenings or 5 Saturdays Location - Bcpc, Bath or Bristol Number of places - 15 Cost - £200 Time Commitment - 30 hours Full or Part time - Part time 1 day per week Dates - Thursdays and Saturdays from Mid-September 2008 Length - 1 year Location - Bcpc, Bath, Bristol & Swindon Number of places - 18 Cost - £2200 Time Commitment - 33 full days of attendance, plus approx three hours per week private study Full or Part time - Part time - evenings and some Saturdays Dates - Two Saturdays and one Sunday in July 2008 Length - 3 days Location - Bcpc, Bath Number of places - 12 Cost - £180 Time Commitment - 18 hours Full or Part time - Part time 1 day per week Dates - Mondays from 15th September 2008 Length - 2 taught years, plus a further year for preparation of final papers Location - Bcpc, Bath Number of places - 18 Cost - £2,350 per taught year for 2008-09 Time Commitment - 32/33 full days of attendance, plus approx 4-6 hours per week private study, depending on course level Part time - one weekend Dates - 12th/13th July 2008 Location - bcpc Bath Number of places - 12 Cost - £120 Time commitment - 12 hours Dates - Depends on course level, but Tuesdays during term from 23rd September 2008 for entry level course Length - 5 taught years, plus a further two years for preparation of final papers Location - Bcpc, Bath Number of places - 18 Cost - Varies according to course level, but £2,450 for entry level course in 2008-09 Time Commitment - Varies according to course level, but 32 full days of attendance, plus approx 4 hours per week private study for entry level course
Training Courses
Course Information
Listening Skills for living and working in a multi-cultural society
Foundation
Counselling Access Course
Diploma in Humanistic and Integrative Counselling
Psychotherapy Access Course
Diploma in Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy (taught concurrently with MA in Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy)
Full or Part time - Part time 1 day per week for most levels of the course
Theoretical orientation
Our training is Humanistic and Integrative in approach. Humanistic theory informs our core values, and is based on the conviction that people are naturally healthy if given the right conditions. It emphasises the value of authentic experience and a real relationship between client and counsellor or psychotherapist. Psychoanalytic perspectives emphasise the ways in which childhood experience shapes each individual.
Our integrative training incorporates both backgrounds to ensure a holistic understanding of the therapeutic process.
Our courses are all part-time, and include a dynamic mix of experiential learning, group discussion and work with clients. We encourage an open and enquiring attitude in students.
Training offers an opportunity for personal growth and this is enhanced by being in therapy whilst in training.
Accreditation, graduation, membership
Students successful in their final assessment are accredited, and become full graduate members of BCPC and BCPCA, our professional association. Members are then subject to re-accreditation every five years.
The functions of BCPC and BCPCA are regulated by a number of committees made up chiefly of members. These include the board of Trustees of the training Charity, the Standards and Ethics Committee, the Training Committee and the Re-accreditation Committee.
Graduate members have full voting rights at the BCPC and BCPCA annual general meetings.
Code of ethics/ethical principals
All BCPC members must adhere to our Statement of Ethical Principles, which represent the values and philosophy underpinning the codes of practice and training policies of BCPC. Members must also adhere to the our Codes of Practice, Equal Opportunities Statement, and Complaints and Grievances Procedures. For full details, please contact the office.
Is the organisation accrediting, training or both?
Both
Is the organisation running a low cost scheme?
Yes (Limited - We have a bursary scheme offering a few bursaries to people in financial hardship from minority ethnic backgrounds.)
Does the organisation offer clincial services?
Yes - We operate a referral service
Does the organisation have members included in the UKCP national register?
Yes
Other Relevant Information
Various other shorter study courses and CPD workshops are also available. Please see website for details
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