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Child Counselling Diploma Course
Centre of Excellence

10 Modules | Lifetime Access | Study Group Access

Summary

Price
£49 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
150 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
150 CPD hours / points
CPD What's this?
Achievement
Endorsed by The Quality Licence Scheme
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • TOTUM card available but not included in price
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Overview

Like adults, children of all ages can experience trauma, grief, stress, anxiety, depression, and other psychological disorders but they often experience these differently – causing their reactions to being misunderstood or neglected.

This course looks at the process of child counselling from initial referral to final assessment, its benefits and challenges, history and developments, duties of a counsellor and proven counselling models, and qualifications and career paths of a counsellor. Everything you need to gain a rounded understanding of the subject.

Achievement

Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

CPD

150 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

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Description

The course begins by outlining what child counselling is and how to identify children who would benefit from it.

We’ll explore the qualifications and training required to become a counsellor and the various practices that must be adhered to. We’ll also look at the development of child counselling and child psychology, including common methodologies and approaches.

The course examines the child counselling process – preparing for each step, parent involvement, and child focus. We’ll look at empowerment and age-appropriate decision making, along with considering the role of the child counsellor – observations they must make, listening and communication skills required, and how to conclude sessions.

We’ll discuss different counselling models for children, the impact of counselling on children, and the difficulties both the child and the counsellor may experience.

The course concludes with an examination of the accreditation process for counsellors, continuing education for current counsellors, the different kinds of work available for counsellors and some employment tips.

By studying this course, you will:

  • Gain a solid understanding of child counselling
  • Become familiar with the career path and duties of child counsellors
  • Examine the counselling process from start to finish, and the techniques used
  • Learn about the benefits, challenges and impact of counselling on children

Who is this course for?

Ideal if you’re considering a career in child counselling, the Child Counselling Diploma Course will provide you with a strong foundational understanding of the subject before undertaking the qualifications and training required to work in this field.

Similarly, if you are currently working in counselling and are considering a change or addition to your services, this course will provide you with specific insight into the specialism before undertaking the additional qualifications required.

The course will also be beneficial to parents who are considering counselling for their child or whose child is undergoing counselling. As it provides insight into the process, the benefits a child may gain and the difficulties they may face.

Requirements

There are no prerequisites, just an eagerness to learn and an internet connection.

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FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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