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Child Psychology and Safeguarding Children with Child Counselling
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Summary

Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand
Duration
12.5 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
  • CPD Accredited Certificate: - £4.99
Assessment details
  • Child Psychology and Safeguarding Children with Child Counselling (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

Child Psychology and Safeguarding Children with Child Counselling

  • [2026 Updated Course]
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Bundle Courses with this Child Psychology and Safeguarding Children with Child Counselling Course

  • Course 01: Child Psychology Diploma
  • Course 02: Level 3 Safeguarding Children
  • Course 03: Child Counselling Training
  • Course 04: Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare
  • Course 05: Play Therapy Training Course

The Child Psychology and Safeguarding Children with Child Counselling course is a comprehensive programme designed for learners who want to understand child development, protect children from harm, and support their emotional well-being through counselling. This course combines three vital areas of knowledge—child psychology, safeguarding practices, and child counselling—into one practical and career-focused qualification.

Learners will explore the fundamentals of child psychology, including cognitive, social, and emotional development. You’ll gain insights into how children think, feel, and behave at different stages, helping you identify when they may need additional support.

The safeguarding component focuses on recognising signs of abuse, neglect, and exploitation while teaching you how to take appropriate action to ensure children’s safety. This is an essential skill for anyone working with or around children.

Finally, the child counselling modules provide practical techniques for offering support, building trust, and guiding children through emotional challenges. Using counselling methods such as play therapy, communication strategies, and behaviour management, you’ll develop the confidence to help children cope with difficult situations.

Delivered online for flexible learning, this course is ideal for parents, childcare workers, teaching assistants, and professionals in education, counselling, or social care. On completion, you’ll gain a recognised qualification that strengthens your skills in protecting and supporting children.

Key Highlights of the Child Psychology and Safeguarding Children with Child Counselling Course

  • CPD Accredited Course
  • Free Instant e-Certificate on completion
  • 24/7 Tutor Support
  • No Hidden Fees
  • Lifetime Access to course materials
  • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee

Certificates

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

CPD Accredited Certificate:

Digital certificate - £4.99

After the successful accomplishment of this course, you will be awarded with a verified CPD Accredited Certificate from Skills Boost in PDF format only for $4.99 and printed version only for $14.99.

Assessment details

Child Psychology and Safeguarding Children with Child Counselling

Included in course price

Curriculum

7
sections
44
lectures
12h 28m
total
    • 1: Your Journey Begins with Skills Boost 01:14
    • 2: Module 1 An Overview of Child Psychology 27:00
    • 3: Module 2 Parenting in Child Development 10:00
    • 4: Module 3 Attachment in Childhood - Part 1 12:00
    • 5: Module 4 Attachment in Childhood - Part 2 19:00
    • 6: Module 5 Understanding Social and Emotional Development 39:00
    • 7: Module 6 Understanding Language Development 07:00
    • 8: Module 7 Understanding the Personality Development of Children 12:00
    • 9: Module 8 Understanding Moral Development 20:00
    • 10: Module 9 Understanding the Problems of Infancy and Childhood 10:00
    • 11: Module 10 Understanding the Problems of Adolescence 12:00
    • 12: Module 1 An Overview of Safeguarding Children 02:00
    • 13: Module 2 Understanding Child Abuse 12:00
    • 14: Module 3 Understanding Child Protection 09:00
    • 15: Module 4 Relevant Legislation 25:00
    • 16: Module 5 How to Respond to Disclosure 10:00
    • 17: Module 6 Responsibilities of Different Professionals 11:00
    • 18: Module 1 An Overview of Child Psychology 20:00
    • 19: Module 2 Understanding Development and Growth 22:00
    • 20: Module 3 Understanding Moral Development 07:00
    • 21: Module 4 Counselling 22:00
    • 22: Module 5 Understanding Attachments 10:00
    • 23: Module 6 Understanding Psychological Disorder and Treatment 18:00
    • 24: Module 7 Understanding Common Childhood Problems and Treatmen 33:00
    • 25: Module 1 Understand the Development of Children and Young People in Residential 28:00
    • 26: Module 2 Understand How to Safeguard and Protect Children and Young People in Re 31:00
    • 27: Module 3 Understand How to Support Children and Young People Who Have Experience 14:00
    • 28: Module 4 Promote Effective Communication and Information Handling in Residential 27:00
    • 29: Module 5 Support Risk Management in Residential Childcare 09:00
    • 30: Module 6 Support Group Living in Residential Child Care 17:00
    • 31: Module 7 Understand How to Support Positive Outcomes for Children and Young Peop 11:00
    • 32: Module 8 Support Attachment and Positive Relationships for Children and Young Pe 06:00
    • 33: Module 1 An Overview of Play Therapy 05:00
    • 34: Module 2 Psychoanalytic and Jungian Play Therapy 22:00
    • 35: Module 3 Child-Centred Play Therapy 26:00
    • 36: Module 4 Cognitive-Behavioral Play Therapy 20:00
    • 37: Module 5 Sandplay Therapy 24:00
    • 38: Module 6 Expressive Arts in Play Therapy 20:00
    • 39: Module 7 Using Drama in Play Therapy 34:00
    • 40: Module 8 Board Games in Play Therapy 26:00
    • 41: Module 9 Play Therapy Across the LifeSpan Infants, Children, Adolescents, and Ad 30:00
    • 42: Module 10 Play Therapy With Children With Attachment Problems 20:00
    • 43: Final Assessment 05:00
    • 44: Get Your CPD Accredited Certificate [Optional] 02:00

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Description

Child Psychology and Safeguarding Children with Child Counselling

The Child Psychology and Safeguarding Children with Child Counselling course provides essential training for anyone interested in children’s development, safety, and mental health. This course combines three key areas—understanding child psychology, safeguarding responsibilities, and counselling support.

Modules cover child development, emotional and behavioural psychology, safeguarding laws and procedures, recognising abuse, and effective intervention strategies. You’ll also study child counselling techniques, including play-based approaches, active listening, and confidence-building methods.

Designed for flexible online study, this course allows learners to progress at their own pace with tutor guidance throughout. It equips you with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills that can be applied in real-life settings such as schools, nurseries, counselling environments, and family support services.

On successful completion, you’ll achieve a recognised qualification that enhances your career prospects in childcare, education, counselling, and social work.

Certificate of Achievement – Child Psychology and Safeguarding Children with Child Counselling

After successfully completing the Child Psychology and Safeguarding Children with Child Counselling Course, you will receive a Certificate of Achievement. The PDF version is completely free and available for instant download.

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Who is this course for?

Child Psychology and Safeguarding Children with Child Counselling

The Child Psychology and Safeguarding Children with Child Counselling course is perfect for childcare practitioners, teachers, parents, social workers, and aspiring counsellors. It is also suitable for anyone working with children who wants to gain skills in safeguarding, development, and emotional support.

Requirements

Child Psychology and Safeguarding Children with Child Counselling

There are no formal entry requirements for the Child Psychology and Safeguarding Children with Child Counselling course. Learners need access to the internet and a study device. A strong interest in child development, counselling, or safeguarding is recommended.

Career path

Child Psychology and Safeguarding Children with Child Counselling

Completing the Child Psychology and Safeguarding Children with Child Counselling course can lead to roles in childcare, education, counselling support, youth work, and social services. It also provides a foundation for further training in child psychology and counselling.

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