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BA Integrative Counselling in Grimsby

Cost£8,500.00
Duration3 years
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

BA Integrative Counselling Course in Grimsby. Classes run at Grimsby Institute, full-time during the day over three years. You'll need GCSE English at Grade 4/C or equivalent, plus a Level 3 Certificate in Counselling or an alternative Level 3 qualification such as 60 Access credits or 48 UCAS points from A levels. The course builds from academic grounding at Levels 4 and 5 into advanced therapeutic practice at Level 6, covering personal development, self-awareness, and research skills. Fees are charged per academic year.

Who this course is for

This course is ideal for aspiring counselling practitioners who are currently working in the healthcare sector, or applicants in search of a change in vocation; particularly those who would like to gain further insight into therapeutic intervention.

The aims are that levels four and five will provide a challenging and high-quality academic grounding for level six inclusive of study skills and research development. These also focus on personal development, enabling greater self-awareness and self-acceptance, as well as Integrative counselling skills practise, to help prepare the student for client work. Students are encouraged to develop the integration of academic skills and counselling skills and competencies. Students will also develop a firm understanding of the influence of other subject disciplines, such as lifespan development and mental health and contemporary client issues such as addictions, abuse, and eating disorders and an understanding of how culture and diversity impact on the counselling role and relationship.

Entry requirements

Applicants will need English at GCSE Grade 4/C or equivalent. They will also need a Level 3 Certificate in Counselling or an alternative level 3 qualification such as 60 Access credits or 48 UCAS points from A levels.

What you will learn

  • You'll study the theory and practice of integrative counselling approaches.
  • You'll develop research skills and academic writing to degree level.
  • You'll explore personal development and build greater self-awareness.
  • You'll examine therapeutic intervention techniques and their application.
  • You'll study counselling ethics and professional practice standards.
  • You'll develop skills in client assessment and case conceptualisation.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Grimsby Institute, combining lectures, seminars, and small-group work. Assessment builds across three years, progressing from foundational academic and study skills at Levels 4 and 5 to advanced research and practice at Level 6. Assessment methods are likely to include written assignments, reflective journals, and research projects in line with degree-level study.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Grimsby Institute will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Counsellor, working with individuals in private practice or community settings.
  • Employee assistance counsellor, supporting workplace mental health.
  • Bereavement counsellor, helping people through loss and grief.
  • Substance misuse counsellor, working in recovery and support services.
  • School or college counsellor, supporting students' emotional wellbeing.
  • NHS talking therapies counsellor, delivering structured therapeutic support.

What you could study next

  • BACP accreditation, the recognised route to becoming an accredited counselling practitioner in the UK.
  • MA or MSc in Counselling or Psychotherapy, for those wanting to specialise further or move into research.
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), adding a widely used therapeutic approach to your practice.
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