Psychology and Counselling

Lead Academy

Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

CPD UK Accredited Certificate of Achievement

Digital certificate - Included

The Psychology and Counselling is a popular training course, ideal for anyone who is looking to kickstart their career as a psychologist and counsellor, as well as professionals who want to test their existing skills and knowledge. If you want to gain an in-depth understanding of psychology and counselling, then this program is perfect for you.

Course Syllabus:

We have divided the Psychology and Counselling Course into 13 user-friendly courses modules, covering all fundamental areas of psychology and counselling to provide learners with the relevant skills and industry knowledge to take their career to the next level.

This comprehensive Psychology and Counselling Course includes the following modules:

**Counselling & Psychotherapy Diploma**

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

**Psychology Advanced Diploma**

Perspectives in Psychology

• What is Psychology
• The Biological Approach
• Behaviourist and Cognitive Approaches
• Person-Centred Approaches
• Debates in Psychology

Social Psychology

• Social Influence: Compliance, Obedience and Conformity
• Social Cognition
• Applied Social Psychology

Cognitive Psychology and Its Applications

• Perception
• Attention
• Remembering (Memory)
• Research Methods in Psychology
• Forgetting (Memory)

**Child Counselling Diploma**

Introduction

• About the Course & the Instructor
• Definition of Counselling
• The Counselling Relationship

Psychology of Growth and Development

• The Development Cycle
• Parent, Child, Teacher Relationships
• The Complexities of Growth
• Introduction – Psychological Development

Therapeutic Language

• Conflict and Stress
• Behavioural Therapies

**Addiction Psychology and Counselling**

About

• Introduction: About instructor & the course

Theories of Addiction

• The Moral Model
• The Psychological Model
• The Medical / Disease Model
• The Socio-Cultural Model

Addiction Treatments

• Pharmacotherapy
• The Minnesota Model
• Counselling and Therapy
• Harm Reduction Model
• Treatments in Practice

Addiction in Society

• Drug policies, Legislation and Decriminalisation
• Community change, Outreach, Harm Reduction or Abstinence

**Child Psychology Diploma**

Introduction

• About your tutor
• About the course

Applied

• What is ‘Child Psychology’?
• The Role of Child Psychologist
• Where do Child Psychologists Work

Theoretical Approach

• Why do we need to learn theories?
• Developmental Theories: What we are born with

**Child Psychology and Development**

Babies from Birth to One Year

• About the Course and your Tutor
• The Importance of Bonding
• The Social and Emotional development: from birth to 1 yr
• The Innate Reflexes of Newborn Babies
• The Benefits of Testing at ‘Milestones’

Stages and Sequences of Social and Emotional Development

• The Importance of Social and Emotional Development
• The Ages and Stages that Children go through
• The Main theories in Developmental Psychology

**Occupational Therapy Diploma**

Module 01: Introduction to Occupational Therapy

• About the Course & Instructor
• What is Occupational Therapy
• Knowledge & Skills for Occupational Therapy
• Working with Adults
• Working with Children

Module 02: (Basic) Anatomy & Physiology

• The Structure & the Functions
• The Blood & the Immune System
• What is ‘Brain Injury’
• Developmental Disorders & Conditions
• Physical Disabilities

Module 03: Creative & Management Skills

• The Use of Creative Activities
• Management & Leadership Skills

**Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Training Course**

Introduction

• About the Tutor
• About the Course

CBT & Therapeutic principles

• What is CBT (the CBT model)
• NICE guidelines
• The therapeutic alliance, Trust and Empathy
• Ethics of the therapy

The Psychology & Causations of Eating Disorders

• Eating disorders: Categorisations
• Core Psychopathology of Eating Disorders
• Co-morbid psychiatric illness

**Adults Support Worker Course**

Module 01: Introduction to Psychology of Older Age

• About your tutor
• About your course
• What is ‘Developmental Psychology’?
• What is ‘Gerontology’?
• What we consider as ‘old age’
• What is ‘ageing’ and how it happens

Module 02: Common Stereotypes of Older People

• Common stereotypes of older people
• How stereotyping affects older people
• Life stages and Theories
• What do we look forward to in our older age?

Module 03: Mental Health and Old Age

• Memory-related issues
• Learning disabilities

**Depression Counselling Diploma**

Introduction

• About the Course
• About the Tutor

What Causes Depression

• Introduction
• Melancholy and the History of Counselling
• Signs of Depression
• Depression and the Brain
• Depression and Neurons
• Stress and depression
• Environmental and Health Factors
• Depression and Sleep Disorders

**Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Training**

Introduction

• About the Instructor
• About the Course

What is Counselling & Psychotherapy

• Definition of Counselling
• Counselling & Psychotherapy
• Approaches in Counselling & Psychotherapy

About Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

• What is DBT?
• What is ‘dialectical’?
• History & Philosophy of DBT

**Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) Training Online Course**

Introduction

• About the Instructor
• About the Course

REBT: Its Theoretical Principles & Philosophy

• Albert Ellis & REBT
• Philosophy & Theory of REBT
• Theoretical principles of CBT (post-REBT)
• The original ABC model
• The expanded ABCDE model

Thinking patterns & Beliefs

• Adaptive (healthy) and maladaptive (unhealthy) emotions
• What is ‘rational’ belief (examples)?
• What is ‘irrational’ belief (examples)?
• The 3 basic ‘musts’

**Gestalt Therapy**

Introduction

• About the Instructor
• About the Course
• What is Psychotherapy

Introduction to Gestalt Therapy

• What is Gestalt Therapy
• The origins of Gestalt Approach
• Psychoanalysis & Gestalt approach
• Forms of Psychotherapy
• Therapeutic Relationship in Gestalt therapy

Philosophy and Principles in Gestalt Therapy

• The ‘Self’ in Gestalt therapy
• Gestalt ‘Present’ Awareness
• The concept of ‘Respect’

Certificate of Achievement

Endorsed Certificate from Quality Licence Scheme

After successfully passing the MCQ exam you will be eligible to obtain Psychology and Counselling 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 vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. It will give you a competitive advantage in your career, making you stand out from all other applicants and employees. There is a Quality Licence Scheme endorsement fee to obtain an endorsed certificate which is £65, will be charged separately for each course.

CPD UK and IPHM Accredited Certificate of Achievement

On successful completion of the Psychology and Counselling course, you will be eligible to order your CPD UK and IPHM accredited certificate of achievement (dual certificate) as proof of your new skill. You can also share this certificate with prospective employers and your professional network. You/your employer can verify your certificate through our website.

This comprehensive Psychology and Counselling Course is suitable for anyone looking to improve their job prospects or aspiring to accelerate their career in this sector and want to gain in-depth knowledge of psychology and counselling.

This Psychology and Counselling Course is felicitous for those, who want to be the best in their jobs.

Whether you are completely new to the field or are an aspiring professional, the Psychology and Counselling Course will help open doors to a wide range of professions within your chosen field, helping you to stand out to employers with up-to-date skills that can be used to enhance your CV.

• There are no academic entry requirements for this Psychology and Counselling Course, and it is open to students of all academic backgrounds.
• As long as you are aged seventeen or over and have a basic grasp of English, numeracy and ICT, you will be eligible to enrol.

This Psychology and Counselling Course opens a brand new door for you to enter the relevant job market and also provides you with the chance to accumulate in-depth knowledge at the side of needed skills to become flourishing in no time. You will also be able to add your new skills to your CV, enhance your career and become more competitive in your chosen industry.

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