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Psychotherapy: Psychotherapy and Counselling Diploma

Level 4 Diploma| Free PDF Certificate |CPD UK & IPHM Accredited |Recognised Certificate |Video Training| Lifetime Access


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£73 inc VAT
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Duration
11.6 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
4 CPD hours / points
Achievement
Certificates
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Overview

Are you looking to begin your psychotherapy and counselling career or want to develop more advanced skills in psychotherapy and counselling? Then this Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling course will set you up with a solid foundation to become a confident counsellor and psychotherapist and help you to develop your expertise in psychotherapy and counselling.

This Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling 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.

Whether you are self-taught and you want to fill in the gaps for better efficiency and productivity, this Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling at QLS Level 4 course will set you up with a solid foundation to become a confident psychotherapist or counsellor and develop more advanced skills. Gain the essentials skills and knowledge you need to propel your career forward as a psychotherapist or counsellor.

This Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling at QLS Level 4 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 organization for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries.

Are you interested in working with people who struggle with mental health issues and day-to-day challenges? Do you want to learn how to become a psychotherapist and whether this career is for you? Then this is the perfect course to kickstart your career in the field of psychotherapy and counselling.

You will be guided with the step-by-step approach in becoming a therapist or a coach who specialises in using a psychotherapeutic approach in your work.

You will learn about several psychotherapeutic approaches that are used in today’s therapy, for example, person-centred therapy and psychoanalysis. You will know what mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, schizophrenia and eating disorders represent and how psychotherapists work with them.

You will also learn how to work with the clients on one-to-one basis, group therapy, and online Skype sessions. And you will also learn how to set up your own practice and where to advertise your business services.

This comprehensive Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling at QLS Level 4 course is the perfect way to kickstart your career in the field of psychotherapy and counselling. This psychotherapy and counselling course will give you a competitive advantage in your career, making you stand out from all other applicants and employees.

As one of the leading course providers and most renowned e-learning specialists online, we’re dedicated to giving you the best educational experience possible. This Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling at QLS Level 4 course is crafted by industry expert, to enable you to learn quickly and efficiently, and at your own pace and convenience. This course has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification.

Are you interested in learning about your career in professional psychotherapy, and how you could open your own private practice?

Then what are you waiting for? Start your learning today!

Why Choose This Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling Course:

  • Boost your career in psychotherapy and counselling
  • Endorsed by The Quality Licence Scheme
  • Accredited by The CPD UK and International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM)
  • Special Offer - Free Course Completion PDF Certificate, MCQ Based Exam & Industry Expert Support Included
  • Dual (CPD UK and IPHM) accredited certificate in 1 course
  • Learn from industry experts
  • Lifetime Access
  • High-quality e-learning study materials
  • Self-paced, no fixed schedules
  • 24/7 customer support through email
  • Available to students anywhere in the world
  • Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform

***Additional GIFT***

  • Course Completion PDF Certificate, MCQ Based Exam & Industry Expert Support Included
  • 2 Recognised Accreditation (CPD UK and IPHM) in 1 Course

So, what are you thinking about! Start getting the benefits by enrolling today!

Achievement

CPD

4 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

Curriculum

21
sections
102
lectures
11h 34m
total
    • 1: Obtain Your Student ID Card 01:00 PDF
    • 2: About the Instructor 04:40
    • 3: About the Course 04:23
    • 4: What is ‘Psychotherapy’? 09:13
    • 5: Difference between ‘Counselling’ and ‘Psychotherapy’ 10:03
    • 6: Who needs psychotherapy? 08:36
    • 7: Setting up therapeutic environment 07:53
    • 8: Listening Skills & Listening Stages 09:06
    • 9: Establishing positive therapeutic relationship 09:33
    • 10: Stress – and Anger management 13:27
    • 11: Person-Centred Therapy 09:33
    • 12: Psychodynamic Therapy & Psychoanalysis 11:04
    • 13: Gestalt Therapy 13:27
    • 14: Existential Psychotherapy 08:50
    • 15: Individual Psychotherapy 06:17
    • 16: Group sessions (workshops) 10:30
    • 17: Couple psychotherapy 09:55
    • 18: Online (Skype) Therapy 09:44
    • 19: Psychotherapy for Depression 08:42
    • 20: Psychotherapy for Anxiety disorders 06:48
    • 21: Psychotherapy for Schizophrenia 09:30
    • 22: Gender Identity Disorder (Gender Dysphoria) 10:00
    • 23: Psychotherapy for Eating Disorders 09:06
    • 24: Suicidal thinking & talking 09:41
    • 25: Self harm cases 09:40
    • 26: Relationship breakdown 09:21
    • 27: How to set up own practice 07:58
    • 28: Registration & Accreditation 08:22
    • 29: Where to advertise own services 10:02
    • 30: Thank you & Good Bye! 02:41
    • 31: The Development Cycle 07:26
    • 32: Parent, Child, Teacher Relationships 08:06
    • 33: The Complexities of Growth 08:05
    • 34: Introduction – Psychological Development 09:20
    • 35: Conflict and Stress 11:30
    • 36: Behavioural Therapies 07:28
    • 37: Working with Children 07:14
    • 38: The Use of Language 07:19
    • 39: Memory 07:56
    • 40: Grief and Bereavement 06:27
    • 41: Exploring Grief and Letting Go 06:39
    • 42: Dysfunctional Families 07:54
    • 43: What is Co-Dependency 07:12
    • 44: Child Bullying and Child Abuse 07:56
    • 45: Psychological Study of Education 06:30
    • 46: Transformation 06:42
    • 47: Using Newly Found Skills 04:53
    • 48: Recovery – The Therapeutic Process 05:11
    • 49: Moving on – Emotional Intimacy 06:19
    • 50: Setting Up a Practice 09:37
    • 51: Introduction 04:52
    • 52: Melancholy and the History of Counselling 07:09
    • 53: Signs of Depression 06:44
    • 54: Depression and the Brain 05:44
    • 55: Depression and Neurons 08:58
    • 56: Stress and depression 09:33
    • 57: Environmental and Health Factors 04:12
    • 58: Depression and Sleep Disorders 06:28
    • 59: Somatic Symptoms 06:08
    • 60: Risk Factors 07:38
    • 61: Module 1: Assessment Questions 04:59
    • 62: Classifying Depression & Different Classification Methods 07:18
    • 63: Cyclothymia 06:00
    • 64: Depression and Creative Minds 06:35
    • 65: Dysthymia, Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder, and Atypical Depression 06:38
    • 66: Bipolar / Manic Depression 05:31
    • 67: Antenatal & Postpartum Depression 09:23
    • 68: Bereavement and Grief 08:38
    • 69: Dysthymia in Children and Adolescents 03:44
    • 70: Depression and the Elderly 06:31
    • 71: Psychosocial & Health Factors in the Elderly 03:13
    • 72: Module 2: Assessment Questions 03:32
    • 73: Neurogenesis 03:55
    • 74: Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors 03:42
    • 75: Serotonin Syndrome 02:31
    • 76: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors 03:24
    • 77: Tyramine 03:10
    • 78: Medication Statistics and Doctors in the UK & USA 09:59
    • 79: Module 3: Assessment Questions 02:30
    • 80: Lifestyle management, Diet, Exercise, Meditation 06:59
    • 81: St John’s Wort (hypericum perforatum) 04:31
    • 82: Omega 3 Fatty Acids 03:48
    • 83: Tai chi, Qigong 04:05
    • 84: Yoga 03:50
    • 85: Acupuncture 03:17
    • 86: Art Therapy & Music Therapy 08:19
    • 87: Module 4 Assessment Questions 04:04
    • 88: Person Centred Therapy 07:07
    • 89: Family or Couples Therapy 08:39
    • 90: Stepped Care Model (approach) 09:40
    • 91: Psychodynamic/Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy 05:37
    • 92: Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy 05:54
    • 93: Clinical Hypnotherapy & Cognitive Behavioural Therapy 04:34
    • 94: Clinical Hypnotherapy for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder 04:49
    • 95: Gestalt Therapy 05:53
    • 96: The Therapeutic Relationship 06:43
    • 97: Knowledge and Qualities Necessary to a Counsellor 03:00
    • 98: Module 5 assessment questions 02:45
    • 99: Thank You and Good Bye! 03:01
    • 100: Supplementary Resources 01:00
    • 101: Assessment 06:00
    • 102: Obtain Your Accredited Certificate of Achievement 02:00 PDF

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Description

The Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling at QLS Level 4 is a popular training course, ideal for anyone who is looking to kickstart their career as a psychotherapist 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 psychotherapy and counselling, then this program is perfect for you.

Course Syllabus:

We have divided the Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling at QLS Level 4 course into 29 user-friendly modules, covering all fundamental areas of psychotherapy and counselling to provide learners with the relevant skills and industry knowledge to take their career to the next level.

This comprehensive Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling at QLS Level 4 course includes the following modules:

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

Method of Assessment

On successful completion of the Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling at QLS Level 4 course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice assessment. The assessment will be evaluated automatically and the results will be given to you immediately.

Certificate of Completion

On completion of the Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling course, you will be eligible to obtain your free PDF certificate of course completion.

Certificate of Achievement

Endorsed Certificate from Quality Licence Scheme

After successfully passing the MCQ exam you will be eligible to obtain the Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling at QLS Level 4 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.

CPD UK and IPHM Accredited Certificate of Achievement

On successful completion of the Diploma in Psychotherapy 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. Certificate can be obtained in PDF version at a cost of £12, and there is an additional fee to obtain a printed copy certificate which is £35.

Who is this course for?

This comprehensive Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling at QLS Level 4 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 psychotherapy and counselling.

This Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling at QLS Level 4 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 Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling at QLS Level 4 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.

Requirements

  • There are no academic entry requirements for this Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling at QLS Level 4 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.

Career path

This Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling at QLS Level 4 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.

Questions and answers


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Helen asked:

Love the course, Will there be a level 4 and 5 aswell ?

Answer:

Dear Helen, Thanks for your valuable feedback. We are very pleased to have you as a learner and we wish you the best in your future endeavors. Currently, we have this course until the level 3 qualification. If we bring the updated level we will definitely inform you. Regards, Help Desk

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Private asked:

What’s the exact wording on this course? How many hours will I need to dedicate and does it expire ?

Answer:

Hi Learner, Thanks for contacting us. This is a video training course. The full duration of this psychotherapy and counselling diploma course is 4 hours, however as you will have lifetime access, so you can complete this course at your convenient time. Hope it will help. Regards, Help Desk

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Jodie asked:

I have just completed my level 3 in counselling skills. Is this the best course to do next?

Answer:

Hello Jodie, Thanks for your question. This is a QLS level 4 course. Since you have completed the level 3 course, you can go for level 4. Through this course, you will learn about several psychotherapeutic approaches that are used in today’s therapy, for example, person-centered therapy and psychoanalysis. You will know what mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and eating disorders represent and how psychotherapists work with them. Regards, Help desk

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CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.