Course description
Introduction to Counselling Level 2
This is a great course to introduce you to the theoretical background and practical techniques required to begin a career as almost any kind of a counsellor or therapist. Better still, you can study and seek certification in your own time, and from the comfort of your own home.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
No previous knowledge of counselling is required for this course.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive certification from National Institution of Qualifications (NIOQ) and a Learner Unit Summary (which details of all the units you have completed).
This course has been designed to meet the requirements of specific learners or employers. It is endorsed by National Institution of Qualifications, meaning the course has undergone external quality checks to ensure that they are maintained and delivered to an excellent standard.
National Institution of Qualifications are a national certificating organisation. Endorsement of our courses ensures learners have access to high quality materials that cover all learning outcomes, helping them to achieve their potential.
Training Course Content
Unit 1: Introduction to Counselling
- What is counselling?
- Conscious Discipline
- Client confidentiality
- Listening
- Mental health
- Conscious and Unconscious
Unit 2: Theories of Counselling
- Wellbeing and Mental Health
- Self-worth
- Core Counselling
- Person centred approach
- Psycho-analytic approaches to counselling
- Cognitive behavioural approaches to counselling
- Humanistic approaches to counselling
- SMART goals
- Ending a counselling relationship
- Negative & positive thinking
Unit 3: Diversity and Ethics in the use of Counselling
- Ethical frameworks
- Equality and diversity
- Legislation
- Client confidentiality
- Boundaries
- Moral philosophy
Unit 4: Counselling Skills and Personal Development
- Values & Beliefs
- Listening & Learning
- Constructive feedback
- Technique of relaxation
- Keeping a journal
- Working under supervision
- Insurance and public liability
- Reflection
Course delivery details
For online based courses, you will study your course and submit work online. Paper based courses are the same as online, but with additional printed study packs sent to you.
This course empowers you to begin studying counselling from the comfort of your home. You will grow your knowledge of the skills needed to become a competent counsellor and develop a wider knowledge of the counselling field.
Introduction To Counselling Level 2 will teach you about the differences between character and personality and how behaviour is driven by this. You will discover the key counselling methods and the personality compass and study the theory of emotional intelligence and its relevance in counselling
Learn as and when it suits you and complete this course (80 hours approximate) at your own pace submitting coursework to your tutor by post or email when completed. All materials for this course will be delivered to you by post or email.
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