Counselling - An Introduction (Online)

Course Information

This course will be delivered online

Learning Aim Z0007978

General Information

Are you interested in a career in Counselling? Or do you have a job where you have to help people with their problems? This course is the ideal way to develop some basic counselling skills, which can be beneficial in work and everyday life. It can also be the first step on the path to becoming a trained counsellor.

What will I learn on this course?

You will learn about Active Listening, Using non-verbal communication/body language/eye contact/tone of voice, Open & Closed questions.

You will be introduced to the 3 Main Approaches to Counselling: Person Centered Traditions/ Psychodynamic/Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

You will consider the impact of issues around difference in working with clients and explore the meaning of stereotyping/assumptions/working in a non-judgmental manner.

Your tutor will give you more information about the course at your first session

Important note: This course is unsuitable for learners currently in a state of severe emotional difficulty and/or severe psychological confusion, due to the experiential elements that will involve some personal disclosure and associated personal.

Please note: Due to the nature of the course, we reserve the right to discuss with learners their continuing suitability, at any point, whilst attending any of our Counselling Courses.

Do I need any skills for this course?

This course is a Level 1. You will need at least Entry 3 English skills to be able to understand the information given at the course. 

Additional information

Please bring a pen and paper/notebook to your online class.

What are the progression opportunities at the end of this course?

Counselling Studies Level 2 with further progression to Level 3 Counselling Studies, and Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling 

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