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Counselling and Counsellor Basics
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Summary

Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Duration
0.8 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
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Overview

Imagine sitting with someone whose story is tangled in worry, grief, or change—and watching clarity return as trust builds. You already bring care and curiosity; Counselling and Counsellor Basics gives you a grounded starting point: what counselling is (and isn’t), how the helping relationship develops, how change occurs, and how to look after yourself while supporting others with steadiness and respect.

Perfect for aspiring counsellors, peer supporters, classroom and youth staff, pastoral teams, and HR or wellbeing roles, it points you toward pathways such as Counselling Assistant, Wellbeing Adviser, Helpline Counsellor, or School/College Support roles. You’ll gain confidence in recognising common mental-health concerns across ages and contexts, and in communicating clearly with families, educators, and services when additional support is needed.

You’ll develop core micro-skills—attending, active listening, reflection and summarising—alongside introductions to key approaches (person-centred, CBT, psychodynamic). You’ll explore cultural awareness, ethical and legal boundaries, confidentiality, note-keeping, and safe signposting and referral. Leave with language, structure, and calm presence that make difficult conversations safer and more constructive.

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Key Benefits

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Curriculum

5
sections
5
lectures
0h 48m
total

Description

Here is the curriculum breakdown of this Counselling Basics course:

  • Module 01: An Overview of Counselling and Counsellors.
  • Module 02: Introduction to Theories and Models (Part 1) .
  • Module 03: Introduction to Theories and Models (Part 2) .
  • Module 04: Professional Counselling: Legal, Cultural, and Ethical Issues

Course Completion Certificate

Once you've completed the Counselling Basics course, you will immediately be sent a free PDF Certificate.

Who is this course for?

If you are interested or curious about Counselling Basics, you can enrol in this Counselling Basics course to further understand the subject.

Requirements

The Counselling Basics course is open to everyone and has no formal entry criteria.

Career path

Taking this Counselling Basics course will boost your CV and open up many job opportunities in the future. The knowledge and skills you learned from this Counselling Basics course will help secure your dream job and boost your career development.

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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.

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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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