Certificate in Counselling

Why take this course?

This is the Institute’s most popular course, having been successfully completed by people from various backgrounds and levels of ability. The syllabus will be particularly attractive if you are a person who wishes to help others and would like to acquire the skills and expertise to be more effective in that role. The course will provide you with a preliminary understanding of the skills and practice of counselling, as well as an appreciation of the personal qualities associated with the collaborative process of helping.

Learning Method

On-Line/Distance Learning
Course Number: 121
Course Fee: £299.00
You can pay the full price or pay a deposit of £59.00, followed by 6 monthly payments of £40.00
Are you entitled to £200 ILA funding?
  • Course Info
      • Course Content
        This single module course provides a comprehensive overview of counselling supplemented by short practical exercises and printed case study assignments. It is designed to be completed within 6 months of part-time study, although, should you require it, this period may be extended.

        Your course, Certificate in Counselling includes the following topics:
        • Introduction to Counselling Theory
        • The Psychodynamic Approach
        • The Behavioural Approach
        • The Person-Centred Approach
        • The Cognitive Approach
        • The Pastoral Approach
        • The Counselling Process
        • Basic Counselling Skills
        • Core Skills of "The Skilled Helper"
        • Professional Practice

        Materials supplied with this course
        The course materials includes comprehensive course notes (knowledge and practice). The course consist of 10 Lessons and 5 tutor marked assignments, supplemented with suggested background reading and 3 CD-ROMs to provide insights into the skills and techniques used by professional counsellors. You will be able to observe and become conversant with many of the practical techniques employed by professional counsellors.

        Linkages to other courses
        The certificate serves as the foundation module of the Institutes Diploma in Counselling (Course 4000).

        Accredited or CPD In addition to the Institute course certificate successful candidates will be awarded a certificate of CPD and 60 points towards the Counselling Society’s accredited membership as a practitioner. If you require academic accreditation you may wish to consider our
        Foundation Counselling Module GCU 1 which is part of our Course 5000N Diploma In Clinical and Pastoral Counselling Skills but can be taken separately.

        Cost - £299.00
        You can pay the full price or pay a deposit of £59.00,
        followed by 6 monthly payments of £40.00 at (0% APR)

        If you are 16 or over and living in Scotland, you may be able to  get £200 towards the cost of learning with a learner account from ILA Scotland. If you need any further information just call an ILA helpline adviser on 0808 100 1090.  Or click onto www.ilascotland.org.uk
  • Student Reviews
    • Henna Meyer (Course 121) 05 August 2011
      “My tutor was obviously very experienced and gave excellent tips on additional reading. I found the course a great learning experience.” Rating:
          
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