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Certificate in Enhancing Skills in Counselling
Course Code: 121
Course Fee: £299.00
You can pay the full price or pay a deposit of £80.00 (0% APR), followed by 3 monthly payments of £73.00

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This is the Institute’s most popular Certificate course. This Counselling Certificate has been successfully completed by people from various backgrounds and levels of ability. The course syllabus will be particularly attractive if you are a person who wishes to help others and would like to acquire counselling skills and expertise to be more effective in that role. This Certificate in Counselling 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.

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I found the course really easy to follow and have really enjoyed completing it. My tutor has been very helpful, I have enjoyed communicating with Marie all through the course, and my assignments have been returned to me in a timely manner. The only point I would make (which is not a complaint), is that I really enjoyed watching the videos of counselling taking place, and I would have enjoyed watching more of these.
Susan M, 14 days ago
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The course, if taken seriously as a basis for one's own study, was much better than I thought it would be. The saving grace of the entire course was the quality of the tutor! Dr Murphy was incredibly generous with her time and her academic advice. She turned this course into an extremely rigorous, interesting and enjoyable course. I am not sure that true empathy can be taught or explained and from what I have seen of the physical courses on offer at universities, this course offers a serious alternative for anyone who is self motivated and possess the ability to read people. By way of constructive criticism, the materials need to be reviewed and brought back into synergy and some explanations updated and expanded. I am incredibly grateful to Dr Murphy, Alan and Urska and wish them all the best for the future.
Michael S, 43 days ago
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I was impressed with the course contents, assignments and responses generally.
Olaitan A, 107 days ago
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Really insightful course that's provided some foundational knowledge surrounding counselling skills in practice. Dr Marie Murphy was an incredibly helpful marker who always provided great feedback and insight (while always answering any questions I had). Highly recommend.
Paul W, 231 days ago
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Good, really interesting and was grateful for the quick turn around on my assignments after them being sent to a different tutor. Very grateful and feel really good about the course and getting it completed.
Lisa C, 1 year ago

Syllabus for Certificate in Enhancing Skills in Counselling

The Certificate in Enhancing Skills in Counselling provides a comprehensive overview of counselling supplemented by short practical exercises and printed case study assignments. This course 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 Enhancing Skills 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 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 in Enhancing Skills in Counselling serves as the foundation module of the Institutes Diploma in Counselling (Course 4000).


Accredited or CPD

In addition to the Institute counselling course certificate successful candidates will be awarded a certificate of CPD. If you require accreditation you may wish to consider our Clinical and Pastoral Counselling Module GCU 1 which is part of our Course 5000N Diploma In Clinical and Pastoral Counselling Skills but can be taken separately.

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Course Code: 121
Course Fee: £299.00
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The course, if taken seriously as a basis for one's own study, was much better than I thought it would be. The saving grace of the entire course was the quality of the tutor! Dr Murphy was incredibly generous with her time and her academic advice. She turned this course into an extremely rigorous, interesting and enjoyable course. I am not sure that true empathy can be taught or explained and from what I have seen of the physical courses on offer at universities, this course offers a serious alternative for anyone who is self motivated and possess the ability to read people. By way of constructive criticism, the materials need to be reviewed and brought back into synergy and some explanations updated and expanded. I am incredibly grateful to Dr Murphy, Alan and Urska and wish them all the best for the future.
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Super happy with the support and constructive feedback I hve received. I have thoroughly enjoyed the course work and experience Thank you
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