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Advanced Certificate in Counselling

Start Your Dream Career Empowering People with Advanced Skills in Counselling

Are you drawn to the art of counselling and the profound impact it can have on individuals' lives? Do you feel a calling to help others navigate their emotional and psychological challenges? Are you seeking a comprehensive course to equip you with advanced counselling techniques and skills? If you nod in agreement to these questions, then the Advanced Certificate in Counselling is designed to turn your passion into professional expertise.

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Start Date

Start Anytime

Duration

Self-paced. Approximately 700 hours to complete the course, which has seven key modules made up of 55 lessons.

Delivery

Flexible, online, self-paced learning with dedicated mentor support.

Course Overview

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Course Modules

Module 1: Counselling Skills I

Learning Specific Skills
Listening and Bonding
Reflection
Questioning
Interview Techniques
Changing Beliefs and Normalising
Finding Solutions
Ending the Counselling

This module is designed to give you an introduction into the role of a counsellor and how a counsellor facilitates a person’s resolution of issues, whilst respecting their values, personal resources, culture and capacity for choice.

You will learn techniques to provide insight into a client’s feelings and behaviour to help the client adjust and change their behaviour if necessary. From the basic foundations, such as improving your listening and communication skills, to discovering ways to articulate and comment on a client’s issue from a professional perspective, this course covers a wide spectrum of counselling, which can be beneficial for many careers, for example, a nurse, youth leader, personal trainer or teacher.

Module 2: Counselling Skills II

The Counselling Session
Focus on the Present
Telephone Counselling
Dealing with Crises
Problem-Solving Techniques I: Aggression
Problem-Solving Techniques II: Depression
Problem-Solving Techniques III: Grief and Loss
Problem-Solving Techniques IV: Suicide

This module is designed to hone your micro-skills. Micro-skills are the techniques, which counsellors use to help clients find solutions for dealing with their problems. This module also provides professional development for those already working in counselling, welfare, human resources management or care services.

Delving deeper into specific problem-solving techniques, you will explore aggression, depression, grief and loss and suicide, and various methods to provide counsel in these situations.

Module 3: Counselling Techniques

Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy I - Freud, Erikson, Jung
Psychoanalytical Psychotherapy II – Adler
Humanistic/Existential Approaches I - Gestalt Therapy
Humanistic/Existential Approaches II - Person-Centred Therapy
Rational Emotional Behavioural Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Behavioural Therapy
Solution-Focused Counselling

This module introduces you to the foundational theories and practices of psychoanalytic psychotherapy, including the works of Freud, Erikson, Jung and Adler. It also delves into the humanistic and existential approaches, highlighting Gestalt Therapy by Fritz Perls and Person-Centred Counselling by Carl Rogers, along with Rational Behavioural Therapy by Albert Ellis and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy by Aaron Beck.

In addition to these theoretical frameworks, the module covers practical aspects of behavioural therapy and solution-focused counselling. This comprehensive overview equips you with a diverse range of techniques and approaches, enhancing your ability to provide effective counselling across various client needs and situations, and is particularly beneficial for those in counselling, welfare, human resources management or care services.

Module 4: Professional Practice in Counselling

Understanding Counselling
Ethics and Confidentiality
Understanding The Self
Personality
Emotions and Behaviour
Supervision
Referral Practice

Discover foundational aspects of counselling. It starts with an overview of counselling basics, delving into the vital areas of ethics and confidentiality. This module emphasises the importance of self-awareness for counsellors, exploring how personality, emotions and behaviour impact their practice.

This module covers essential elements like supervision, crucial for skill development and maintaining effective practice, and referral practices, highlighting the importance of recognising professional limits and the need for collaboration in client care. This module is key for those aiming to uphold professionalism and efficacy in their counselling careers.

Module 5: Crisis Counselling

Understanding Methods Of Crisis Intervention
Ethical, Professional And Legal Issues
Dangers during Crises And Effective Intervention
Developmental Crises
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms (PTSD)
Violence And Sexual Assault
Crisis And Drug Addiction
Family Crises
Crises And Cultural Issues

Gain focused learning on crisis intervention, covering methods and the associated ethical, professional and legal issues. It emphasises understanding the dangers and effective strategies for handling crises, providing a solid foundation in this critical area of counselling. The module also explores developmental crises, post-traumatic stress disorder, the effects of violence and sexual assault and issues related to drug addiction and family crises. Additionally, it addresses the impact of cultural factors on crisis situations, equipping you with the knowledge to manage a wide range of challenging scenarios in counselling.

Module 6: Grief Counselling

Nature and Scope of Grief
Stages of Grief
Grief and Children
Adolescents Grief
Adjustment to Bereavement
Abnormal Grief
Preparing for Grief and Bereavement
Future Outlook and Long-Term Grief

This module delves deeply into the sensitive area of grief counselling, providing a thorough understanding of the nature and scope of grief and bereavement. It covers the various stages of grief, and uniquely addresses grief’s impact on children and adolescents, as well as the process of adjustment to bereavement. The course also explores the complexities of abnormal grief, equipping students with the skills to prepare for and respond to grief and bereavement situations. Additionally, it provides insights into future outlooks and long-term grief management, thus preparing students to support individuals through these challenging times with compassion and understanding.

Module 7: Psychology and& Counselling

Stress
Abnormal behaviour
Individual Behaviour
Group behaviour
Methods of Dealing with Psychological Problems
Conflict Resolution
Interpersonal Communication Skills

The Psychology and Counselling module offers an extensive exploration into the realms of stress, abnormal and individual behaviour and group dynamics. It provides an in-depth look at various methods of dealing with abnormalities, including conflict resolution and enhancing interpersonal communication skills. This module is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of psychological principles and counselling techniques, enabling them to effectively address and manage a range of psychological challenges.

Career Outcomes

This course may be of interest to people working or aspiring to work in or as:

Counselling
Psychotherapy
Health professions
Caring roles
Human Resources

What You’ll Get

All the required study materials and course notes.
One-on-one mentor and a student support advisor available to you 5 days a week.
Upon course completion, you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion, and a Statement of Attainment for each module completed.

Student Support

You’ll be fully supported with access to an allocated student support advisor, mentor and course consultants, who are available 5 days per week.

Assessments

Assessments are an important part of your study journey as they help ensure you stay on track and meet the learning objectives of each lesson before moving on to the next. They also help your student support advisor and mentors identify where any further support may be required so that you get the most out of your course. You will learn via various methods; a combination of reading, undertaking research and watching videos. Assessments might include case studies, quizzes, and written assessments.

Certification

Upon completing the course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for each certificate completed and a Certificate of Completion.

About The Course

Become a Beacon of Hope: Start a Rewarding Career in Counselling with Advanced Skills

Are you drawn to understanding the depths of human relationships? Do you find yourself naturally listening and providing comfort to others? Are you keen on equipping yourself with advanced skills to professionally support individuals through their challenging experiences? If your goal is to make a significant impact through counselling, then the Advanced Certificate in Counselling, offered by The Learning Group, is the perfect choice for you.

This advanced course will take you through a journey of mastering counselling skills. Module 1, Counselling Skills I, you'll learn about bonding, reflection and interview techniques. Module 2,Counselling Skills II, delves deeper with crisis management and problem-solving for various emotional states like aggression and grief. In Module 3, you'll explore various Counselling Techniques, from psychoanalytic psychotherapy to cognitive behavioural therapy. Professional Practice in Counselling, covered in Module 4, prepares you for real-world challenges with ethics and confidentiality guidelines. Crisis Counselling, Module 5, equips you with skills for effective crisis intervention. Module 6 offers an insightful exploration into Grief Counselling, which is vital for handling sensitive situations with empathy and expertise. Finally, Module 7 provides a solid grounding in Psychology and Counselling, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of individual and group behaviours.

Embarking on this course opens numerous career opportunities. You can explore roles in counselling, psychotherapy, health professions, caring roles and human resources. These career paths are not just professions; they are opportunities to make a lasting difference in people's lives. Ready to embark on a fulfilling journey to empower and support others? Enquire now and start your path to becoming a skilled counselling professional. Your journey to a rewarding career starts here!

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Advanced Certificate in Counselling

Course Highlights

Course Provider

Course Overview

Exclusive Bonus: Premium Job Recruitment Access To Help You Find Your Dream Job

Course Modules

Career Outcomes

What You’ll Get

Student Support

Assessments

Certification

About The Course

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Enquire Now

Advanced Certificate in Counselling

Course Highlights

Course Provider

Course Overview

Exclusive Bonus: Premium Job Recruitment Access To Help You Find Your Dream Job

Course Modules

Career Outcomes

What You’ll Get

Student Support

Assessments

Certification

About The Course

Testimonials

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