Professional Certificate in Counselling

Start Your Dream Career Empowering People with Professional 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 professional counselling techniques and skills? If you nod in agreement to these questions, then the Professional Certificate in Counselling is designed to turn your passion into professional expertise.

Start Date
Start Anytime
Duration
Self-paced. Approximately 500 hours to complete the course, which has five key modules made up of 40 lessons.
Delivery
Flexible, online, self-paced learning with dedicated mentor support.

Course Overview

Course Modules

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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

Course Fees Include

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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

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 professional counselling techniques and skills? If you nod in agreement to these questions, then the Professional Certificate in Counselling is designed to turn your passion into professional expertise.

This comprehensive course covers five key modules that will help you learn the extensive techniques of modern and effective counselling. In 'Counselling Skills I', you'll learn essential skills like listening, bonding, reflection and questioning, which are crucial for effective counselling. 'Counselling Skills II' delves deeper, focusing on specific counselling scenarios, including telephone counselling and dealing with crises like aggression, depression, grief and suicidal tendencies. 'Counselling Techniques' covers a range of therapeutic approaches, from Freud's psychoanalysis to Carl Rogers's person-centred counselling, providing a diverse toolkit for any counselling professional. 'Professional Practice in Counselling' emphasises the importance of ethics, self-awareness and emotional intelligence in counselling, while 'Crisis Counselling' equips you with the skills to handle various crises, including PTSD and family crises.

Upon completing this course, you'll be prepared for various roles in counselling, psychotherapy, health professions, caring roles and human resources. This course enhances your counselling skills and opens doors to new career opportunities where you can make a significant difference in people's lives with your understanding and empathy.

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