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Counselling and Psychotherapy: Psychotherapy and Counselling

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Offer ends 31 May 2025
Study method
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Duration
4.5 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
4 CPD hours / points
Certificates
  • Reed courses certificate of completion - Free
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

Are you interested to begin your counselling and psychotherapy career or want to gain more advanced skills in counselling and psychotherapy? Then this psychotherapy and counselling course will help you get one step closer to your professional aspirations and develop your skills and knowledge in counselling and psychotherapy for a rewarding career. Gain counselling and psychotherapy skills and credentials that employers value.

This course is accredited by the CPD UK. CPD is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations and academic intuitions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards to your professional goal and achievement. CPD certified certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world.

The skills and knowledge that you will gain through studying this psychotherapy and counselling course will help you get one step closer to your professional aspirations and develop your skills for a rewarding career.

This comprehensive psychotherapy and counselling course will teach you the theory of effective counselling and psychotherapy practice and equip you with the essential skills, confidence and competence to assist you in the counselling and psychotherapy industry. You’ll gain a solid understanding of the core competencies required to drive a successful career in counselling and psychotherapy.

Learn from expert tutors with industry experience, teaching you the latest expertise and best practice. This extensive psychotherapy and counselling course is designed for counselling and psychotherapy professionals who are aspiring to specialise in counselling and psychotherapy. Earn industry-recognised credentials to demonstrate your new skills and add extra value to your CV.

Enrol today and take the next step towards your personal and professional goals.

Why choose this course?

  • CPD UK & IPHM Accredited Course
  • FREE GIFT: Course Completion PDF & Hardcopy Certificates, MCQ Exam & Full Tutor Support Included
  • Get dual certificate (2 accredited certificate) in 1 course (CPD UK and IPHM)
  • Unlimited lifetime access
  • Instructor-led distance learning
  • Get trained by industry experts
  • 24/7 student support system
  • Learn at your own pace and leisure
  • Earn industry-recognised credentials
  • User-friendly, advanced online learning material
  • Effective training, written and designed by certified professional

***Additional GIFT***

  • Course Completion PDF & Hardcopy Certificate, MCQ Exam & Full Tutor Support Included
  • 2 Accreditation in 1 Course (CPD UK and IPHM)

Reason to learn with Study Plex

  • Over 89,000 students taught across a range of fully certified courses
  • Offering learners the chance to acquire the most in-demand and marketable skills
  • Full commitment to helping our students find success on their chosen path
  • Partnership with some of the world's best-known accreditation organisations
  • Full belief in you, your success, and your ability to thrive

Certificates

Reed courses certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed

CPD

4 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

Curriculum

11
sections
33
lectures
4h 28m
total

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Description

This extensive psychotherapy and counselling course is designed by industry experts; this psychotherapy and counselling course will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to succeed. Not only will it make you more lucrative to potential employers, but it will also give you the confidence to apply for that dream job.

This psychotherapy and counselling course is divided into bite-sized modules to make it easy to follow. Whether you are travelling around the world or juggling work and family, this course can be completed anytime, anywhere. This flexibility enables you to learn at your own pace, fitting your studies around your current lifestyle.

Course Curriculum

This comprehensive psychotherapy and counselling course covers the following modules:

How IT Works

  • How IT Works

Introduction to the Course

  • About the Instructor
  • About the Course

Introduction to Psychotherapy

  • What is ‘Psychotherapy’?
  • Difference between ‘Counselling’ and ‘Psychotherapy’
  • Who needs psychotherapy?

Therapeutic Relationship & Environment

  • Setting up therapeutic environment
  • Listening Skills & Listening Stages
  • Establishing positive therapeutic relationship
  • Stress – and Anger management

Approaches & Schools of Thought

  • Person-Centred Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy & Psychoanalysis
  • Gestalt Therapy
  • Existential Psychotherapy

Types & Forms of psychotherapy

  • Individual Psychotherapy
  • Group sessions (workshops)
  • Couple psychotherapy
  • Online (Skype) Therapy

Mental Health Conditions

  • Psychotherapy for Depression
  • Psychotherapy for Anxiety disorders
  • Psychotherapy for Schizophrenia
  • Gender Identity Disorder (Gender Dysphoria)
  • Psychotherapy for Eating Disorders

Helping the client in crisis

  • Suicidal thinking & talking
  • Self harm cases
  • Relationship breakdown

Working as a Therapist

  • How to set up own practice
  • Registration & Accreditation
  • Where to advertise own services
  • Thank you & Good Bye!

Supplementary Resources

  • Supplementary Resources – Psychotherapy and Counselling

How am I assessed?

Once you have completed the psychotherapy and counselling course, you will then be required to undertake an online MCQ assessment. This exam will cover everything you have already learnt. This means that you will have plenty of time to study and prepare for the assessment before taking it.

The assessment itself is made up of multiple-choice questions in your chosen subject area. You will receive your results straight after completion.

Become Certified

Explore new skills

Equip yourself with the essential skills, confidence and competence to assist you in your chosen industry.

Accelerate your career

Learn the most in-demand skills, get certified and level up your career. This psychotherapy and counselling online training course is designed to help you reach your professional goals.

Make your CV stand out

Earn industry-recognised credentials to demonstrate your new skills and add extra value to your CV.

Certificate of Completion

After successfully finishing the course, you will be eligible to order your free PDF & Hardcopy certificate of course completion. There is a minimal shipping charge to get the hardcopy course completion certificate which is:

  • Inside the UK = £5.99
  • International Students = £16.99

CPD and IPHM Accredited Certificate of Achievement

Grow your career by earning CPD and IPHM accredited certificate of achievement and add extra value to your CV. On successful completion of this psychotherapy and counselling course, you will be eligible to order your CPD and IPHM accredited certificate of achievement (dual certificate) to demonstrate your new skills. You can also share this certificate with prospective employers and your professional network. The CPD and IPHM accredited certificate of achievement (dual certificate) can be obtained in PDF format at the nominal fee of £12; there is an additional fee to get a printed copy certificate which is £25.

Who is this course for?

If you are a beginner or already working as a counsellor and psychotherapist, or are considering a career in counselling and psychotherapy, then this psychotherapy and counselling course will give you a solid understanding of the core competencies required to drive a successful career in counselling and psychotherapy.

This psychotherapy and counselling course is suitable for all skill levels and backgrounds. Whether you want to advance your career prospects, learn a new skill, or broaden your educational horizons this psychotherapy and counselling course will help you to gain a solid understanding of the core competencies required to drive a successful career in your chosen industry.

Requirements

Academic

This psychotherapy and counselling course is open to students of all academic backgrounds aiming to enhance their skills.

Age

At Study Plex, we invite everyone to learn. This psychotherapy and counselling course is open to anyone aged 16 and over.

Eligibility

If you have a basic grasp of English, numeracy and ICT, you will be eligible to enrol.

Career path

This psychotherapy and counselling course will equip you with the essential skills and credentials to demonstrate your new skills and add extra value to your CV. On successful completion of this psychotherapy and counselling course, you will gain a solid understanding of the core competencies required to drive a successful career in your chosen industry.

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