- CPD QS Accredited Certificate (PDF) - £9
- QLS Endorsed Certificate of Achievement (Hardcopy) - £89
- Assignment (included in price)
- Tutor is available to students
Digital certificate - £9
Hardcopy Certificate is also available.
For CPD Accredited Certification from One Education
Hard copy certificate - £89
QLS Endorsed Certificate
Hardcopy of this certificate of achievement endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme can be ordered and received straight to your home by post, by paying —
Included in course price
What You’ll Learn
Introduction to Depression and Counselling
Begin your journey with an engaging introduction, where you’ll meet your expert tutor and explore the foundational aspects of depression counselling. Understand the critical role of a counsellor in identifying and addressing depression.
The Causes and Symptoms of Depression
Dive deep into the science behind depression, exploring its historical context, neurological aspects, and environmental factors. As a counsellor, you’ll learn to recognize signs, understand sleep disorders, somatic symptoms, and risk factors while fostering empathy and a client-centered approach.
Different Types of Depression
Gain insights into various forms of depression, including cyclothymia, bipolar disorder, dysthymia, and postnatal depression. This module helps counsellors tailor their approach to suit individual needs, ensuring a compassionate and effective therapeutic experience.
Complementary Alternative Therapies for Depression
Discover the transformative impact of Complementary Alternative Therapies like lifestyle modifications, dietary interventions, St. John’s Wort, omega-3 supplements, yoga, tai chi, qigong, acupuncture, and art and music therapy. As a counsellor, integrating these therapies into your practice can significantly enhance client outcomes and promote holistic healing.
Counselling Approaches to Depression
Master a variety of counselling methods, including person-centered therapy, family and couples therapy, psychodynamic approaches, and Gestalt therapy. Learn advanced techniques like hypnotherapy and its application in PTSD treatment. This module equips counsellors with diverse tools to cater to clients’ unique needs.
Additional Resources and Certification
Access additional study materials to deepen your understanding of depression counselling and complementary therapies. Complete the course and earn a certificate that sets you apart as a professional counsellor specialising in Complementary Alternative Therapies.
How is the Training Course assessed?
To simplify the procedure of evaluation and accreditation for learners, we provide an automated assessment system. Upon completion of an online module, you will immediately be given access to a specifically crafted MCQ test. The results will be evaluated instantly, and the score displayed for your perusal. For each test, the pass mark will be set to 60%.
When all tests have been successfully passed, you will be able to order a certificate endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme.
This course is ideal for:
There are no specific prerequisites to enrol in this Training course. Anyone and everyone can take this course.
The Training course is fully accessible from any internet-enabled smart device. So, you can study from the comfort of your home!
All you need is a passion for learning, literacy, and to be over the age of 16.
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