Counselling & CBT Diploma

Our advanced level 4 Counselling course is for those who have an existing level of understanding relating to counselling.

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Study from the comfort of your own home, to learn skills, methods of counselling and qualities required to become an advanced counsellor.

In this Counselling course you will:

• Begin by developing good practise in a counselling setting, whilst learning how to build a relationship between counsellor and client
• Examine the ethics and moral issues with the counselling process
• Understand the important of self-development, reflecting on sessions and being self-aware as a counsellor.

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

About This Course

Our advanced level 4 Counselling course is for those who have an existing level of understanding relating to counselling.

Study from the comfort of your own home, to learn skills, methods of counselling and qualities required to become an advanced counsellor.

Course Benefits

Split into 8 units, every element of this course seeks to expand your understanding of Counselling, so you can achieve the theoretical knowledge you need to apply these skills within real and practical settings.

From understanding the industry to understanding relationships, theoretical approaches, confidentiality, transference, crisis and ego psychology; by the end of this course you’ll feel confident in your ability to work with your clients to improve their situation.

This course will:

• Help you to understand approaches to Counselling
• Increase your knowledge relating to Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and Psychodram
• Explain the different types of communication

Modules

• Unit 1: Approaches - Jung, Freud and Adlerian
• Unit 2: Psychotherapy Specialities
• Unit 3: Client Centred Counselling
• Unit 4: Approaches and Models of Helping
• Unit 5: Cognitive Behavioural and Reality Therapy
• Unit 6: Post Traumatic Stress Counselling
• Unit 7: Practitioner Strategies
• Unit 8: Counselling and the Law

Assessment

This course is assessed using a series of written assignments that are designed to test your knowledge of the course materials. These will need to be sent to your personal tutor for marking, whereupon they will supply you with helpful tips and feedback. No external examinations are required.

Support

From the guidance of our personal tutors whose industry experience within counselling can help to support and mentor your studies, to our comprehensive study guide and course materials; from day one we will go above and beyond to help you succeed in your studies.

You too can take advantage of the extensive knowledge base of our personal tutors and use their experiences to get all of your questions answered. Similarly, our student support team are readily available to lend you their advice and guidance as they help you to decipher your course materials and answer your questions.

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This course is aimed at an individual who is looking to go into a role in Counselling or someone who is already employed and is looking to reinforce their knowledge.

It is recommend to have completed the Level 3 Counselling Diploma to understand the basic concepts of Counselling before proceeding with this course. It is not however a requirement and if you feel confident you can start straight away on the higher level.

Students will be able to apply for Counselling related roles, upon completion of the course.