Advanced Counselling Diploma (Online)

This Advanced Counselling Diploma builds upon foundational counselling skills, enhancing your ability to support clients professionally. Covering key topics such as psychotherapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and ethical considerations, this course is ideal for individuals seeking to advance their careers in mental health and therapy.

Accredited by NCFE Customised Qualifications and endorsed by ACCPH, this diploma allows you to register as a student member, giving you professional recognition while studying. Whether you aim to become a counsellor, therapist, or mental health professional, this course equips you with the necessary skills to guide clients through emotional and psychological challenges.

With flexible online learning and expert tutor support, you can study at your own pace while gaining a respected qualification in counselling.

• Accredited by NCFE Customised Qualifications
• Endorsed by ACCPH for professional student membership
• No exams – assessment through tutor-marked assignments
• Fully online with flexible study options

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

This diploma is designed for individuals who want to develop their counselling expertise, focusing on client relationships, professional ethics, and various therapeutic approaches.

What you’ll learn:

• Counselling and Psychotherapy – Understanding counselling roles, psychotherapy techniques, and the necessity of clinical supervision.
• Counselling Skills in Practice – Developing trust, communication, and client engagement strategies.
• Boundaries and Ethics – Legal considerations, confidentiality, and maintaining professional boundaries.
• Self-Awareness and Personal Development – Reflection techniques to enhance counselling effectiveness.
• Theoretical Approaches – Exploring Person-Centred Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
• Short-Term and Goal-Focused Counselling – Strategies for brief intervention therapy.
• Integrating Theories in Practice – Combining multiple counselling techniques to suit client needs.
• Diversity and Inclusion – Understanding cultural competency and ethical considerations in counselling.

Assessment Method:
There are no formal exams. Instead, you will complete assignments, including essays, case studies, and research projects, which will be marked by your personal tutor. Feedback will be provided to help you improve and develop your counselling approach.

This course is ideal for:

• Individuals with a Level 3 Counselling qualification looking to progress to advanced counselling roles.
• Those aspiring to work as counsellors, therapists, or mental health professionals.
• Anyone wanting to enhance their communication, listening, and empathy skills in a professional setting.
• Professionals in healthcare, social work, or education looking to develop counselling expertise.

• A Level 3 Counselling qualification or equivalent is required.
• A Level 2 English qualification (GCSE or functional skills) is recommended due to the written assessments involved.
• Strong listening and communication skills.

This diploma can lead to roles in:

• Professional Counselling – Work in private practice, charities, or mental health organisations.
• CBT Therapy – Pursue additional qualifications in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
• Mental Health Support – Roles within social care, mental health services, and well-being coaching.
• Further Education – Progress to degree-level qualifications.