This course introduces you to the basics of counselling theory, including psychodynamic, humanistic, and cognitive-behavioral approaches. You’ll learn how these theories support essential counselling skills and their practical application.
Fees
This course could be FREE to you. Take a look at our fees page here.
Level
Level 2
Dates
Friday 16th – Sunday 18th May
Friday 30th – Sunday 1st June
On this course, you will explore professional ethics, codes of conduct, and the personal qualities needed for effective counselling. The course includes interactive activities to help you develop practical skills in conducting, maintaining, and concluding basic counselling sessions.
By the end of the course, you’ll have a solid foundation in counselling principles. However, please note that this course is an introduction and does not qualify you to practice as a professional counsellor. It is an excellent starting point for those considering a career in counselling or anyone looking to improve their interpersonal skills
Key outcomes:
Understand the role of counselling skills in a helping relationship
Understand the role of professional frameworks or codes of ethics/practice/conduct
Know about the core personal qualities that enable the competent and ethical use of counselling skills
Be able to demonstrate basic counselling skills
Be able to review and feedback to develop basic counselling skills
Understand the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding in counselling
Understand how theory underpins counselling skills
Understand the main elements of the Psychodynamic approach, the Humanistic approach and the Cognitive-Behavioural approach.
By the end of the course you should be able to:
- Describe the difference between active listening skills and counselling skills.
- Understand the non-directive nature of counselling skills.
- Know how to recognise own emotions.
- Know how to use non-verbal communication.
- Understand the role of theory that underpins the counselling process.
- Understand professional boundaries in counselling practice
Accreditation
On successful completion of this course, you will receive a Fircroft College of Adult Education certificate.
Entry Requirements
You must be working at level 1 or above in literacy and be in work or looking to gain employment. You must also be able to demonstrate why you think this course will be useful for your professional progression.
