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Course Overview

This course delves into the effective use of counselling skills and techniques to assist individuals in a meaningful way. It provides valuable insights into managing interactions, the importance of self-reflection, feedback, and guidance. You will also discover opportunities to enhance self-knowledge through the study of counselling theory.

The course is designed to support learners that are using counselling skills as part of their functional role in a wide range of sector areas, or can be used as a foundation if you are looking to progress towards accredited counsellor status with one of the counselling professional accrediting bodies.

Is This Course Free?

This course is funded via the National Skills Fund, which means you may be able to study for free. Eligibility criteria for funding can be found below. If you are not eligible for funding, you can still purchase the course by clicking the 'Buy Now' button above.

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Fully Accredited Course

This course is accredited by NCFE CACHE, a leading educational charity with over 170 experience. NCFE is recognised by the UK Department for Education and regulated by Ofqual.

Progression Opportunities

As a knowledge-based diploma, this qualification helps to build on counselling theory, applicable in a wide range of sectors. It is also a foundation towards further study with face-to-face elements, if you are looking to progress towards accredited counsellor status. This course would be important for job roles such as: Counselor (£23,654 to £45,838) Youth Worker (£18,000 to £33,000) Psychotherapist (£40,056 to £53,218)

How Long is the Course?

The duration of this course is twenty weeks. We refer to our online courses as 'flexible learning' because they're designed to be completed around your work and home life commitments. All deadlines for your course will be shown in your online course platform once you are enrolled to help keep you on track.

What will I learn?

You will study five units:

  • Developing counselling skills
  • Theoretical approaches in the use of counselling skills
  • Working ethically with counselling skills
  • Counselling skills and diversity
  • Counselling skills and personal development

This course can prepare you for a career in counselling, psychotherapy or youth work.

Eligibility Criteria

This course is funded via the National Skills Fund. You will be eligible for funding if:

Your income is below the income threshold applicable to your region. We can provide guidance on this when you inquire.

You must:

  • Currently live in England
  • Resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years, for purposes other than study.

If you are not eligible for funding, you can fund your qualification with an Advanced Learner Loan with nothing to pay until you earn over £27,660k a year.

79% therapists think mental health problems are worse than 5 years ago
46% of people who die by suicide had a known mental health condition
12.7% % of absences from work are mental health-related
61% of adults with mental health conditions don’t access treatment.

Studying made simple!

We don't like to make things more complicated than they need to be... Our courses are designed to be flexible around your work and family life. 

Step 1

Submit your enrolment form

You'll get instant access to begin your course

Step 2

We'll start processing your funding application

A tutor will be assigned to support you through your course, they can be contacted via phone, text or email

Step 3

You'll receive text reminders when your work is due

Your work will be marked by your Tutor and returned to you within 7 days.

Step 4

Submit your work

Once you've finished your course, we'll apply for your certificate. This will be posted to your home address within 6 months of completing your course.

Need support enrolling? 

If you'd like support with your enrolment, or want to make sure this is the right course for you, fill out your details below and a member of the team will be in touch.

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