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The Higher Diploma in Arts in Counselling and Psychotherapy will provide students with a broad graduate-level education and grounding in the theory and practice of counselling and therapy. The course offers students a practical training in therapeutic skills and an understanding of the ethical implications of therapeutic work. During the course, students will be guided in developing  a capacity for reflective self-awareness through personal therapy and group experiences.

The Higher Diploma is aimed at non-counselling and/or psychotherapy graduates. It is primarily an academic qualification, but will set its graduates on the path towards becoming accredited members of professional counselling and psychotherapy bodies. The course also prepares students to follow a variety of educational and career paths by helping them to achieve their full critical potential and equipping them with a range of intellectual skills.

Applications for the September intake are now being accepted. Contact us today on 01-4177500 or email admissions@dbs.ie.

The Higher Diploma, in combination with our Masters in Psychotherapy, is recognised as a 4 year training by IAHIP (Irish Association for Humanistic Integrative Psychotherapy). The course also prepares students to follow a variety of other educational and career paths by helping them to achieve their full critical potential and equipping them with a range of intellectual skills.

There are many good reasons, personal and professional, to study the Higher Diploma in Arts in Counselling and Psychotherapy at Dublin Business School!

1. Study part time over two years and continue to work full time.
2. Study in the heart of Dublin City Centre
3. QQI accredited and provide students with a pathway to eligibility for accreditation to the IAHIP.
4. The opportunity for progression to further postgraduate level within the areas of humanistic and integrative,  and psychoanalytic psychotherapy.

Visualise your future success. Take the first step and register for our Online Open Evening.

Our Open Evening offers the perfect opportunity to speak with our team of expert lecturers and gain first hand knowledge on programmes offered across a variety of disciplines including:

• BA (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy
• Evening Diploma in Counselling Studies
• Higher Diploma in Arts in Counselling and Psychotherapy
• MA in Psychotherapy
• MA in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy

We will facilitate breakout rooms for you to explore – covering all disciplines. Our faculty, admissions team, and welcoming staff will be on hand to guide you through the process, help you visualise your future success and answer any questions you may have.

Our broad programme range isn't the only reason to study part-time at DBS. We are also focused on your career, offer QQI accredited and industry recognised courses, and are located in an easy to get to city centre location, among other things.

View the top 8 reasons to choose DBS for part-time students. 

DBS specialises in the provision of contemporary undergraduate courses in the areas of Arts, Business, and the Humanities. Check out all of our Evening Degree programmes.

Our Admissions Team is here to provide you with the guidance that you need. Students can contact the DBS Admissions Team on admissions@dbs.ie or call 01-4177500