Skip to content

Counselling Diploma Level 5
Association of Learning

Expert Tutor Support - Payment Plans - No Exams

Summary

Price
£470 inc VAT
Finance options

Apply via Reed to get a discount on this course with the option to spread the cost over 12 months

Study method
Distance learning
Duration
12 months · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

78 students enquired about this course

Add to basket or enquire

AI Overview

AI generated content may contain mistakes

This advanced Level 5 Counselling Diploma course provides a comprehensive understanding of counselling theories and specialties, including addiction, child counselling, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). The course is designed to help students develop a strong foundation of knowledge and competency that can be applied in their work as counsellors.

The course is well-suited for those with a passion for supporting people's mental health and wellbeing. It covers a diverse range of topics, allowing students to explore different counselling approaches and specialties. The flexible, distance learning format enables students to study at their own pace and fit their studies around their existing commitments.

Key features and benefits of the course include: - Thorough coverage of counselling theories and concepts across 9 units - Opportunities to demonstrate competency and comprehension through written assignments - Expert support and feedback from dedicated tutors - Ability to study from home, with all course materials delivered directly - Potential to lead to employment in counselling roles or self-employment as a counsellor

No prior knowledge or training in counselling is required to undertake this course, making it accessible to a wide range of learners. The qualification can be particularly valuable for those seeking to enter or progress in the mental health sector, where the demand for qualified professionals is rising.

Overview

If you're working in the mental health sector already or looking to get involved, you know that the prevalence of mental health issues is rising globally. The World Health Organisation has reported that 970 million people worldwide are living with a mental disorder. The sector is crying out for new mental health professionals!

This course will open the door to your counselling journey, giving you the agency to work from home on your terms, while offering expert support from our dedicated tutors, as well as our friendly customer service team. The qualification offers a varied range of subjects, covering different specialties and counselling theories. You'll be able to access all course material, tutor feedback and marking from the comfort of your own home. Completion of the course can lead to employment within counselling roles, or help you work towards practicing as a self-employed counsellor.

As a counsellor, you’ll provide support to people struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, and stress, by offering empathy, respect, and advice. If you have a passion for helping people deal with their mental health and life issues, then you should consider a career as a counsellor. There's no better time to begin your career as a mental healthcare professional than now.

Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

Description

Course Benefits

This advanced Level 5 online counselling course offers a thorough understanding of counselling’s theories and concepts, and features 9 units covering different specialties such as addiction and child counselling, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

This course will:

  • Help you to develop a strong foundation of knowledge and competency that can be transferred into your work.
  • Enable you to study on your own terms – no classrooms, no strict deadlines and no exams.
  • Allow you to study from home – all course materials will be sent straight to your door, enabling you to fit your studies around your obligations.
  • Challenge your perceptions of counselling, giving you ample opportunities to demonstrate your competency and comprehension of the course materials.

On completion of the course you’ll also receive a FREE Business Start Up Course worth £95.

Modules

Unit 1: Introduction to Advanced Level Counselling Skills

Unit 2: Person Centred Approaches to Counselling and Psychotherapy

Unit 3: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Unit 4: Psychotherapeutic Counselling

Unit 5: Child Counselling

Unit 6: Grief and Loss

Unit 7: Abuse and Trauma

Unit 8: Addiction Counselling

Unit 9: Personal Development and Client Work

Counselling Facts

The BACP conducted a survey to understand additional detail relating to the use of counselling services:

  • 28% of the UK population will at some point use counselling services
  • 54% of people say that their family member, friend, work college or themselves have consulted a counsellor
  • Stress levels across the UK are increasing, with 48% of people feeling more stress than they did five years ago
  • Depression and Anxiety are the main causes for the use of counselling services.

*These are the results of the most recent survey conducted in 2014.

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.

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for those who have a passion for helping people deal with their mental health and wellbeing.

Requirements

No prior knowledge, training or skills in counselling is needed in order to undertake this course.

Career path

Completion of this course can lead to employment within counselling roles, or help you work towards practicing as a self-employed counsellor.

Questions and answers

Reviews

Currently there are no reviews for this course. Be the first to leave a review.

FAQs