Certificate in Counselling

Learn Essential Skills in Counselling and Help People and Families in Need

The Certificate in Counselling equips you with the skills and knowledge to provide professional support in community services, mental health, and crisis intervention settings. You'll learn active listening, conflict resolution, and facilitating the counselling process to assist individuals in improving their well-being.

Start Date
Start Anytime.
Duration
This course typically requires 6 months of study, but you will have up to 12 months of access to complete it.
Delivery
100% Online.

Course Overview

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When you enrol in this course you’ll also unlock an exclusive bonus—premium access to a specialised recruitment service designed to connect you with top job opportunities and help you get employed as soon as you complete your course. This unique offering is only available through this course provider, giving you an unmatched advantage in starting your dream career right after completing your studies.

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Career Outcomes

  • Counsellor
  • Family Support Worker
  • Crisis Intervention Specialist

What You’ll Get

  • This course is collaboratively designed with top experts who understand the necessary training to get you into the job.
  • All the required study materials and course notes.
  • There are no exams, ever. Instead, assessments include open-book multiple-choice quizzes, portfolios, videos, and written assessments.
  • Dedicated tutor support to help you with your studies every step of the way.
  • A certificate of completion and statement of attainment upon completion of your course.
  • Online 24/7 access to your course through the learning portal, allowing you to study when it suits your schedule.

What You'll Learn

  • Counselling Techniques: Practical methods for guiding clients through emotional and psychological issues.
  • Mental Health Awareness: Recognizing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions.
  • Therapeutic Approaches: Applying different counselling models such as cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) and person-centred therapy.
  • Communication and Active Listening: Building trust and rapport with clients.
  • Crisis Intervention: Assisting individuals in distress, including those experiencing trauma or grief.
  • Ethical and Legal Considerations: Understanding confidentiality, duty of care, and professional boundaries.

About The Course

Gain Essential Counselling Skills to Support People in Need

Are you passionate about supporting others through life’s challenges?

Do you want to develop essential counselling skills to guide individuals through difficult situations?

Or are you currently in a community support role and looking to enhance your ability to provide emotional and psychological assistance?

If you said “yes” to any of these questions, then this course is perfect for you.

The Certificate in Counselling equips you with the skills and knowledge to provide professional support in community services, mental health, and crisis intervention settings. You'll learn active listening, conflict resolution, and facilitating the counselling process to assist individuals in improving their well-being. This course includes ten core units and five elective units where you’ll learn:

Counselling Foundations: Understand the ethical, legal, and cultural considerations in counselling, and learn how to establish and manage professional counselling relationships effectively.

Therapeutic Approaches & Techniques: Develop interpersonal skills, explore various counselling theories, and apply effective counselling techniques tailored to diverse client needs.

Crisis & Trauma Support: Acquire the ability to provide timely interventions, respond adeptly to crisis situations, and offer support to individuals at risk.

Case Management & Client Support: Gain knowledge in comprehensive case management, support clients in their decision-making processes, and utilise relationship-building strategies to assist individuals in navigating life's challenges.

Additional Support Practices: Learn to work effectively with people facing mental health challenges, provide support for loss and grief, and empower clients to take control of their recovery journey.

Upon completing this course, you'll be prepared to support individuals in community services, mental health, and crisis intervention settings. You’ll have the confidence to provide emotional support, facilitate positive communication, and assist individuals in navigating personal challenges that impact their well-being. Whether working in a community organisation, counselling service, or support-based role, you’ll play a key part in helping others build resilience and improve their quality of life.

Ready to take the next step in making a meaningful impact? Enquire now and start your journey toward a future where you can empower and support those in need.

Testimonials

“Fantastic! Enrolling myself in a course and heading down the online path was daunting at first, especially juggling work and kids, but I was pleasantly surprised how user friendly the whole course has been. The course content is easy to follow and manage. You do need good time management and motivation to stay on track, however the student support has been fantastic.” - Alex.

“The course I enrolled in was very informative. They also followed up with their recruiter and now I’m being interviewed for a potential job.” - Marby L.

“Highly recommend, learning materials and student platform were great to use.” - Steve J.

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