Counselling & Psychotherapy

"He who knows himself knows his Lord." Yahya ibn Mu`adh al-Razi
In the 21st century people will increasingly experience emotional and psychological distress and illnesses. Counselling and Psychotherapy has a holistic tradition of therapy that can help to balance and treat these psychological conditions.
The Mohsin Institute pioneered professional training in Counselling & psychotherapy - Nafsiyat - since 2000.
This is a professional diploma course written to train competent counsellors to the highest calibre.
Upon completion, successful students will receive a Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy - Nafsiyat.
The diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy at is in 3 stages; the foundation course which is mandatory for students studying any of our diploma courses, the intermediate course and the advanced course.
Once the foundation is completed the student is then able to decide to either continue with the Counselling and Psychotherapy course or move to any of the other diploma courses.
Counselling and Psychotherapy course content:
Part 1: Foundation Course (compulsory)
| Module |
Description |
Module 1.
Philosophy and Principles of Medicine (TIBB) |
Definition and subject matter of medicine, Philosophia Perennis, The Elements, The Temperaments, The Humours, The Organs, The Spirits, The Faculties, The Functions. |
Module 2.
Anatomy and Physiology |
The Skeletal System, The Muscular System, The Digestive System, The Respiratory System, The Cardiovascular System, The Lymphatic System, The Endocrine System, The Reproductive System, The Sense Organs and The Skin. |
Part 2: Intermediate Course
| Module |
Description |
Module 1
Etiology |
Seasons and Air, Psychological States, Sleep and Wakefulness, Dietetics, Elimination and Retention, Physical Activity and Rest, Special Causes. |
Module 2
Pathology |
Introductions and Definitions, Classifications and Types of Diseases. |
Module 3
Causes of the Diseases of the Self - Asbab |
Roles of Iblis and his associates in the etiology of psycho-spiritual disorders, Roles of Nafsi-Amara – The Reactional Self, Secularization of the Cosmos. A contemporary cause of psycho-spiritual malais, Over indulgence in halal –permitted relationships and things (absence of Zuhd and Faqr as a way of life) |
Module 4
Treatment of Diseases of the Self - Ilaj Bin Nafsiyat. |
The transcultural methodology of change & development, The prophetic modelling, Knowledge - ILM, Purification & Wisdom - HIKMAH |
Part 3 : Advanced
| Module |
Description |
Module 1.
The essential Qualities of a Counsellor/Therapist. |
Positive belief, transcendental paradigm, Constructive actions |
Module 2.
The Core Skills of the Counsellor/Therapist. |
The initial interview and case taking skills, Making an assessment and establishing a contract, Creating and sustaining the therapeutic/healing relationship, Understanding and developing primary enabling processes of counselling and therapy |
Module 3.
Becoming a professional Counsellor/Therapist. |
Management of the self, Management of resources, Social and legal implications, Financial considerations, continuing self and professional development |
Diploma course dates for academic year winter 2012:
The courses are run over a weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) and are based in Leicester. The course compromises of both theory and practical work.
Dates for the next Foundation course in Counselling and Psychotherapy are as follows:
| Module |
Date |
| Module 1: January |
20/01/2012 - 22/01/2012 |
| Module 2: February |
10/02/2012 - 12/02/2012 |
Counselling and Psychotherapy – Intermediate course
| Module |
Date |
| Module 1 & 2: March |
23/03/2012 - 25/03/2012 |
| Module 3: April |
13/04/2012 - 15/04/2012 |
| Module 4&5: May |
18/05/2012 - 20/05/2012 |
Counselling and Psychotherapy – Advanced course
| Module |
Date |
| Module 1: June |
15/06/2012 - 17/06/2012 |
| Module 2&3: July |
06/07/2012 - 08/07/2012 |
Note: There will be an additional 40 hours of supervision for each student after the completion of the advanced stage and before their clinical examination. Dates and times to be arranged in consultation with your course leader. Fee for clinical training is £695 (see below).
Course Fees:
Course Fees for Foundation Course: £495
Counselling and Psychotherapy – Intermediate course: £995
Counselling and Psychotherapy – Advanced course: £995
Counselling and Psychotherapy – Advanced clinical course: £695 |