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Summary

Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
2 CPD hours / points
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free
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 psychotherapy assistant or want to boost your skills and knowledge in psychotherapy, then this professional psychotherapist course will set you up with the appropriate skills and expertise needed to take your career to the next level.

This professional psychotherapist 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 extensive Professional Psychotherapist course has been designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills needed to become a fully professional psychotherapy assistant and will give you all the practical knowledge & credentials that you need to excel in your new role.

If you are aspiring to start your career as a psychotherapy assistant or you just want to boost your knowledge and skills on psychotherapy, but don’t know where to start, then this Professional Psychotherapist course will set you up with the appropriate skills and expertise needed to take your professionalism to the next level.

This comprehensive Professional Psychotherapist course will give you all the necessary skills and a valuable insight into psychotherapy to boost your career in this field and possibilities, by getting the essential skills and knowledge you’ll need from this Professional Psychotherapist course. There are always new skills to learn and new knowledge to accumulate when you work as a psychotherapy assistant, this Professional Psychotherapist course will fully prepare you to embrace all of the essentials skills and knowledge in this field.

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 Professional Psychotherapist Course:

  • Accredited by The CPD UK and International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM)
  • FREE Course Completion PDF & Hardcopy Certificate, Psychology - Advanced Level, 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
  • Get a bonus Psychology - Advanced Level course for FREE
  • 2 Accreditation (CPD UK and IPHM) in 1 Course

Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

CPD

2 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

Course media

Description

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

Course Curriculum

This comprehensive Professional Psychotherapist course has been divided into 22 interactive lessons. This makes for a more stimulating and comprehensive study of all the essential areas of 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 Professional Psychotherapist course includes the following modules:

Learn how to increase your expertise in psychotherapy by taking the following modules of this popular Professional Psychotherapist course.

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 Level 3

Certificate of Completion

On completion of the professional psychotherapist 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

CPD UK and IPHM Accredited Certificate of Achievement

On completion of the professional psychotherapist 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 Professional Psychotherapist 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 Professional Psychotherapist 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 Professional Psychotherapist 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 psychotherapy.

The Professional Psychotherapist course will provide both established professionals and relative newcomers to psychotherapy with some real advantages, earning extensive knowledge and acquiring new 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 Professional Psychotherapist course, any student from any background, and of any age, can enrol into this Professional Psychotherapist course and learn at their own pace.

As long as you are seventeen years old, have a basic knowledge of the English language and are relatively comfortable with rudimentary IT skills, you will be eligible to enrol into this Professional Psychotherapist course.

Career path

This Professional Psychotherapist 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 Psychotherapist course could be a critical part of your future.

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