Counselling
If you are called to serve others through healing hearts, minds and relationships, Laidlaw College’s School of Counselling offers a uniquely integrated approach to counselling.
Bachelor of Counselling
Our three-year Bachelor of Counselling (BCouns) degree prepares you to become a registered counsellor with either the NZ Association of Counsellors or the NZ Christian Counsellors Association. With Christian thought and practice integrated throughout, and with a uniquely immersive mix of classroom, practicum, group and mentored learning, the BCouns is for those who want to build a career in counselling, or those who want to develop lifelong skills for working with people.
Students can study towards the BCouns on campus in Henderson or Christchurch, with part-time options available. Graduates are prepared for professional counselling work in a variety or roles and settings which may include personal counselling, private practice, schools, churches or social service agencies.
Discover more about the Bachelor of Counselling through the link below.
Why study Counselling at Laidlaw?
Integrated theology and counselling practice
Engage with a relational theology, and with counselling theories which support the reality that all people are created in the image of a relational God.
Learn from a team of experienced practitioners
Our counselling faculty bring a wealth of experience as practicing counsellors into the classroom, adding depth and diversity to teaching.
Supportive learning
Our lecturers and curriculum model the relational connection that we value so highly. Throughout our programme, students learn through process groups and by developing close connections with peers and mentors.
Make real change in your community
Students who come to Laidlaw speak about their passion for people, and their desire to make real change in their communities. Our faculty partner with them in this vision, equipping them with the skills to bring about change.
"Studying counselling has been something that has been a dream to me for a long time. I have always loved the idea of helping people and because of my faith, I've always wanted to have my faith be a part of that, and Laidlaw has made that possible for me. I'm able to learn to integrate my faith with my counselling and not push my faith onto my clients, but learn to be Jesus in the room without actually having to mention his name. And what better way would you like to be a counsellor than to be like Jesus?"
Janai Randall - Counselling Student