Professional Certificate in Counselling
Are you driven by a passion for fostering meaningful relationships and a deep understanding of human connections? Do you thrive in engaging with others and possess a natural inclination for conversation? If you are committed to assisting individuals in navigating through their complex and challenging life experiences, our Professional Certificate in Counselling is the ideal course for you.
Duration
Approximately 500 hours to complete the course, which has five key modules made up of 40 lessons.
Entry Requirements
There are no prerequisites to complete this course. However, you must be able to read, analyse and comprehend printed information in English, and to write statements and solve problems to complete the course. You must also have reliable access to a computer and a reliable internet connection and have basic computer skills.
Certificate
Upon completing the course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for each module completed and Certificate of Completion.
Delivery
Online, flexible learning when it suits you and your lifestyle.
Availability of Content
12 months to access the course content (extensions are considered on a case-by-case basis)
Approximately 500 hours to complete the course, which has five key modules made up of 40 lessons.
There are no prerequisites to complete this course. However, you must be able to read, analyse and comprehend printed information in English, and to write statements and solve problems to complete the course. You must also have reliable access to a computer and a reliable internet connection and have basic computer skills.
Upon completing the course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for each module completed and Certificate of Completion.
Online, flexible learning when it suits you and your lifestyle.
12 months to access the course content (extensions are considered on a case-by-case basis)
Summary
Crafted to equip you with professional techniques and knowledge for managing challenging dialogues, the Professional Certificate in Counselling sharpens your listening skills and enhances your problem-solving abilities. This course delves into handling crises and employs practical techniques for addressing complex real-life scenarios, including grief and depression. It’s an excellent pathway for those looking to refine their personal, relationship and communication skills at a professional level.
Course Outline
Students will undertake five key modules, made up of 40 lessons.
Module 1: Counselling Skills I (100 hours)
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 (100 hours)
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 (100 Hours)
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 (100 hours)
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 recognizing 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 (100 Hours)
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.
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Assessment
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 onto 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.
Approval & Recognition
The Learning Group is an approved and recognised member of IARC. The IARC is an International association which recognises quality and excellence in education providers in tertiary education.
Who will this course interest?
This course is a beginner-level course and is aimed at people who want to support or counsel others through the processes of personal growth and change.
The Course may be of particular interest to people working or aspiring to work in:
› Counselling
› Psychotherapy
› Health professions
› Caring roles
› Human Resources
If you have a specific job in mind, it is important that you research exactly what is required before enrolling in a course. Different roles will require different skills, qualifications and recognition. If you are unsure, one of our course consultants will be able to help you with this.