Counselling Skills

This home study course is a practical 'how-to' guide to using counselling and guidance skills. Many people who are not professional counsellors find themselves called upon to provide counselling, help and guidance.

In ten, informative modules, the course provides a clear introduction to the skills involved. It will show you exactly what helping others entails and what personal qualities are needed. Whether you want to develop counselling skills for use in your current job, or would like to go on to further study, this is the course for you.

Study topics include:

• active listening;
• interpreting body language;
• beginnings and endings;
• the ethics of helping.

You will be asked to complete a wide range of activities during the course, which will help you to put what you have learned into practice. Includes all study materials, textbook, Basic Counselling Skills, and full tutorial support.

counselling skills: course outline

Course book: Basic Counselling Skills, Richard Nelson-Jones

• Module 1: Beginnings.
• Module 2: Your History.
• Module 3: What is a Helping Relationship?
• Module 4: The Core Conditions.
• Module 5: Active Listening 1.
• Module 6: Active Listening 2.
• Module 7: Reflecting and Understanding Skills.
• Module 8: Goal Setting for Clients.
• Module 9: Stress Management for Clients.
• Module 10: Continuing Professional Development

Students have up to three years to complete this course, allowing them to work through the modules at their own pace. On average, however, it takes students around 10 - 12 months to complete the course, based on 2 - 3 hours study time per week.

why choose us?

Our courses are updated frequently to ensure they include the latest research, idea and techniques.

Our tutorial support is second-to-none. When you enrol on the course you are assigned an experienced personal tutor who will work with you all the way through. Tutors are available by e-mail at any time to offer support, advice or if you would just like a chat about how the course is going - including weekends, bank holidays and evenings! We see this level of support as central to the success of our courses. If you would prefer to chat to your tutor you can arrange a call back through the main office at a mutually convenient time.

Online Offer!

Only £236 (Normal price: £295.)

Product: Counselling Skills

Product Code: 6228

spreading the cost of your course

You can spread the cost of your course using our instalment plan. Pay only your deposit when you enrol then spread the rest of your course fee over 6 monthly payments. There is a £20 administration fee if you choose this option.

Cost of paying by instalments - £236 + £20. Total - £256: deposit - £55; six monthly instalments - £33.50 only. You will only be charged the deposit when you enrol.