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Counselling: Counselling and Psychotherapy Advanced Diploma
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QLS Level 7 Diploma | Learn the Latest Skills |CPD UK & IPHM Accredited |Free PDF & Hardcopy Certificate |Video Training

Summary

Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
8 CPD hours / points
Achievement
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

If you are aspiring to start your career as a counsellor or psychotherapist or want to boost your skills and knowledge in counselling and psychotherapy, then this counselling and psychotherapy advanced diploma course will set you up with the appropriate skills and expertise needed to take your career to the next level.

This counselling and psychotherapy advanced diploma course is accredited by the CPD UK & IPHM. CPD is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations and academic intuitions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards 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.

This course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes across a wide range of industries.

This extensive CPD UK & IPHM accredited counselling and psychotherapy advanced diploma course has been designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills needed to become an expert counsellor or psychotherapist and will give you all the theoretical knowledge & credentials that you need to excel in your new role.

This comprehensive counselling and psychotherapy advanced diploma course will give you all the necessary skills and a valuable insight into counselling and psychotherapy to boost your career towards senior positions and possibilities, by getting the essential skills and knowledge you’ll need from this counselling and psychotherapy advanced diploma course. There are always new skills to learn and new knowledge to accumulate when you work as a counsellor or psychotherapist, this counselling and psychotherapy advanced diploma course will fully prepare you to embrace all of the essential skills and knowledge in this field. This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

Enrol today and get started on your journey to improve your career prospects with the latest skills and the power of self-belief!

Why Choose This Counselling and Psychotherapy Advanced Diploma Course:

  • Accredited by The CPD UK and International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM)
  • Endorsed by The Quality Licence Scheme
  • FREE Course Completion PDF & Hardcopy Certificate of Completion, MCQ Exam & 24/7 Support Included
  • Dual (CPD UK and IPHM) accredited certificate in 1 single course
  • Get trained by industry experts
  • Easy to use and easy to follow
  • Learn the most in-demand skills
  • Expert tutors are always available for you via email
  • Kickstart your career with quality training

***Additional GIFT***

  • Course Completion PDF & Hardcopy Certificate, MCQ Exam & 24/7 Support Included
  • 2 Accreditation (CPD UK and IPHM) in 1 Course

Achievement

CPD

8 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

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Description

The counselling and psychotherapy advanced diploma is one of our most popular training courses and is perfect for those individuals who want to start a new career path as a counsellor or psychotherapist, as well as established professionals who want to test their existing abilities and learn the latest techniques.

Course Curriculum

This comprehensive counselling and psychotherapy advanced diploma course has been divided into 25 interactive lessons. This makes for a more stimulating and comprehensive study of all the essential areas of counselling and psychotherapy, which also means that learners will be able to absorb the knowledge in manageable and intuitive segments and retain the vital information without even realising it.

This fully inclusive counselling and psychotherapy advanced diploma course includes the following modules:

Learn how to increase your expertise in counselling and psychotherapy by taking the following modules of this popular counselling and psychotherapy advanced diploma course. This counselling and psychotherapy advanced diploma course has been specially crafted to allow you to extend your knowledge base in this area and provide excellent groundwork for adapting your skillset and requirements in your chosen job role.

Psychotherapy and Counselling (Updated Version)

About Counselling and Psychotherapy

  • About Counselling and Psychotherapy

Therapeutic Environment & Sessions

  • Therapeutic Environment & Sessions

Types of Psychotherapy

  • Types of Psychotherapy

Different Schools of Psychotherapy

  • Different Schools of Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy for Key Mental Issues

  • Psychotherapy for Key Mental Issues

Crisis Management through Psychotherapy

  • Crisis Management through Psychotherapy

Child Psychotherapy

  • Child Psychotherapy

Job Profile of a Therapist

  • Job Profile of a Therapist

Psychotherapy and Counselling (Old Version)

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!

Method of Assessment

After successfully completing the counselling and psychotherapy advanced diploma course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice assessment. The assessment will be evaluated automatically through the system and the results will be provided to you instantly.

Certificate of Completion

On completion of the counselling and psychotherapy advanced diploma course, you will be eligible to order your free PDF & Hardcopy certificate of course completion. There is a minimum postal charge applicable to obtain the hardcopy course completion certificate which is:

  • Inside the UK = £6.49
  • International Students = £17.49

Certificate of Achievement

Endorsed Certificate from Quality Licence Scheme

On successful completion of the course assessment, you will be eligible to obtain the counselling and psychotherapy advanced diploma at QLS level 7 Endorsed Certificate by Quality Licence Scheme. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organization for providing high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes across a wide range of industries. This will provide you with a competitive edge in your career, developing you as a standout candidate among all other applicants and employees. There is a Quality Licence Scheme endorsement fee to gain an endorsed certificate which is £75.

CPD UK and IPHM Accredited Certificate of Achievement

On completion of the counselling and psychotherapy advanced diploma course, you will be eligible to obtain the CPD UK and IPHM accredited certificate of achievement (dual certificate) to evidence your new skill and accomplishment, as well as your knowledge and skill set. You can also share this certificate with prospective employers and your professional network. The CPD UK and IPHM accredited certificate of achievement (dual certificate) is available in PDF format, at the cost of £12, or a hardcopy can be sent via post at the cost of £35.

Compatibility

All the lessons in this counselling and psychotherapy advanced diploma course will only take a few minutes to complete, which means that it caters to every type of lifestyle and study method. Study breaks can be quickly scheduled, as can long and intensive periods of learning. You can make the most of your personal time, even if you only have 10 to 15 minutes free at any one time. Make this course work for you.

We don’t believe in placing time limits on learning, so you will never have to rush and complete a course before a strict deadline. Just concentrate on your goals and study in your own time and at your own pace with no unnecessary pressure.

Who is this course for?

This comprehensive counselling and psychotherapy advanced diploma course is ideal for anyone who is looking to improve their skills and move on to more challenging roles in this sector. Completion of the counselling and psychotherapy advanced diploma course will prove your learning potential and provide the impetus to boost their career into whatever direction they choose but gaining an up-to-date perspective of everything involving counselling and psychotherapy.

The counselling and psychotherapy advanced diploma course will provide both established professionals and relative newcomers to counselling and psychotherapy with some real advantages, earning impressive recognition and acquiring skills which will make any candidate’s CV stand out in a crowded marketplace.

Requirements

There is no previous experience or specific entry requirements needed to enrol into this counselling and psychotherapy advanced diploma course, any student from any background, and of any age, can enrol into this counselling and psychotherapy advanced diploma course and learn at their own pace.

Career path

This counselling and psychotherapy advanced diploma course will bring you new opportunities and new possibilities in an ever-changing job market. Gain the latest techniques, theories, knowledge and confidence that you’ll need to procure the dream job you’ve been looking for. To achieve all this and to gather more valuable credits on your CV, this course could be a critical part of your future.

Questions and answers


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Flavia asked:

Is the digital certificate / free certificate given by QLS or Knowledge door?

Answer:

Hello Flavia, Thank you for your question. On completion of the course you will be eligible to order your free PDF certificate of completion which is issued by Knowledgedoor. But there is a Quality Licence Scheme endorsement fee to gain an endorsed certificate.

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