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20th March 2025
How to Become a Counsellor
Counselling can be described as a very disciplined process of using specific skills, concepts, theories and models to help clients.
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31st October 2024
Couple Counselling Training:
Couples counselling, also known as relationship counselling or couples therapy, is designed to help couples resolve conflicts, improve communication, and build stronger emotional connections
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31st October 2024
Benefits of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based therapeutic intervention proven effective for addressing anxiety, depression, and various mental health concerns. Through CBT training, practitioners gain skills to help clients understand and reframe unhelpful thought patterns, leading to better mental health outcomes.
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30th October 2024
Changing Careers to a Couples and Marriage Counsellor
Changing careers can feel like a daunting task, but transitioning to a fulfilling profession like a couples and marriage counsellor can be an incredibly rewarding journey. Whether you’ve been working in a completely different field or are already in a related industry like teaching or social work, the skills needed for couples counselling are often highly transferable
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11th October 2024
Grief and Bereavement Counselling - A Brief Overview
Grief and bereavement counselling training is a deeply transformative learning journey that can equip you with the skills and emotional resilience to support those who are experiencing grief.
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14th September 2024
Clinical and Pastoral Counselling
Clinical & Pastoral Counselling promotes personal regard and respect within a style of counselling and care which is non-judgmental, non-directive and of a reflective nature and which encourages clients to work through their issues. Directive approaches are also introduced where they are appropriate.
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13th September 2024
Counselling Courses,Training and CBT
The Institute of Counselling has delivered Counselling Courses and Training and CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy courses) along with Coaching and Mentoring for over 35 years.
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Certificate in Couple and Family Counselling Skills
I found the course easy to navigate with lots of practice questions and examples. The materials provided were sufficient and relevant to the topics. I particularly enjoyed the understanding and application of theory into practice through the assignments and practice questions. Mairi, was very helpful with her feedback highlighting key areas of satisfactory application of knowledge . This helped me understand the need to understand the case and apply relevant principle in practice
Nonye A, 14 days ago
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Certificate in Christian Counselling
I really enjoyed the course and want to carry on with course 2400 to level 4. I expected to get a bit more support from my tutor tbh, like a quick call or messaging back and forth a bit more, but her feedback was valuable and to the point. I think the assignment 5 wording can be improved. It was not very clear and I got marked as C which was upsetting. I’d have done a much better job, had the instructions been clearer. Happy to be corrected. Thanks.
Daniela S, 17 days ago
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Certificate in Grief and Bereavement
The tutor was very supportive and always available to provide guidance. Her feedback on assignments was clear, constructive, and helpful. The course content was well-structured and the learning materials were interesting and easy to understand. Overall, it was a positive and valuable learning experience and I appreciated the quality of support and resources provided for the course.
Daniel M, 25 days ago
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Certificate in CBT 2 (Credit rated at SCQF level 8)
The course material is detailed and far ranging, giving an excellent exploration of CBT. My tutor, Marie, has provided me with helpful feedback and assessments over the duration of the course.
Gethin R, 26 days ago
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Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Credit rated at SCQF level 8)
I feel well supported during this course, in the materials, admin support, and tutor support.
Mary R, 30 days ago
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Certificate in Counselling
Dear Marie, thank you very much for the feedback and insights I have gained in this course (through you).
Jassir d, 31 days ago
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Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Credit rated at SCQF level 8)
Marie was very helpful and advice offered readily via email or zoom. I would have preferred more interactive online work but other than that the course work easy to follow.
Melanie C, 31 days ago
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Certificate in Grief and Bereavement
Having returned to learning I found that learning on-line was initially quite difficult. Personally in the early stages when it took me some time to get into my stride a telephone call from the institute to inquire how things were going would have been supportive. My tutor was very supportive and encouraging.
Kim B, 37 days ago
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Certificate in Counselling
Thought the course was really interesting and enjoyed the content.
Hannah B, 43 days ago
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Certificate in Grief and Bereavement
The course really helped me get myself together. I registered for a course soon after losing my brother and I was going through a hard time. The tutor was really helpful in guiding and giving me some direction throughout the course
Rosinah N, 52 days ago