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Certificate in Working with Couples and Families in Counselling
Course Code: 123
Course Fee: £320.00
You can pay the full price or pay a deposit of £80.00 (0% APR), followed by 3 monthly payments of £80.00

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This Couples and Family Counselling course consists of lessons that are designed to assist people who work within couple or family counselling, or are interested in this area of counselling. The student will receive couples counselling training in regards to the skills used by those in the caring professions, including; nurses, doctors, social workers, priests, ministers, teachers, careers guidance and youth workers. 

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Dr Murphy made my study for diploma in Couple and Family Counselling really interesting, she is very honest and approachable. I really looked forward for all her comments and do take them on board and will implement them in my ministerial role. I just want to say thank you for helping me to see my hidden potentials and to see situations and individuals from a different point of view to which I formerly held. Mobrae
Mobrae M, 81 days ago
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The online offering of the course is a good initiative as it gives persons who work in areas that may involve counselling the opportunity to learn and become "professional" in their interaction when necessary. For me the study at your pace is good especially as I had some personal challenges along the way. The concept and delivery is encouraging as you do not get overwhelmed - it is as though you are in a classroom with a tutor.
Ruth P, 1 year ago
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Practical learning that can be applied immediately by the student
John O, 5 years ago
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Great course. I loved it! I know I'm lucky to have done it as others haven't yet. I liked following Barry's case and gradually adding more and more to my assignments. I felt invested in the family.
Brittany J, 5 years ago
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There was sufficient material to get your teeth into along with the additional reading.
Anne P, 5 years ago
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Course provided exact information I wanted to learn and was fit for the purpose I wanted. It was invaluable to study the first module - Counselling to learn the models and purpose of counselling which I was then able to relate to the bereavement part. The course challenged my understanding and the way I would respond. I have learnt to read between lines, to consider what peopel are not physically saying, not just to rely on the physical word spoken.
Tina F, 6 years ago
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The whole content was very clear and understandable,it was also very easy to read and understand.
Lina H, 6 years ago
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Some of the examples seem a little out of date
Rosemary K, 6 years ago
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The course materials were good, it's a massive subject but all the main theories were covered and I thought using case studies helped. I
Jane B, 6 years ago
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Very relevant for times as this
Damilola O, 6 years ago

Syllabus for Certificate in Working with Couples and Families in Counselling

This Couples Counselling course provides a comprehensive overview of couple and family 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.

It will cover:

  • The counselling process
  • Current issues in Couple and Family Counselling
  • The forces impacting the family
  • Sociological issues impacting couple and family counselling


Materials supplied with this course

The course material includes comprehensive course notes (knowledge and practice. The course consist of 10 lessons and 5 tutor marked assignments, supplemented with suggested background reading.


Linkages to other courses

The certificate serves as part of the Institutes Diploma in Counselling (course 4000) Should you wish a credit rated course see course GCU3 Couple & Family Counselling Skills which is part of course 5000N Diploma In Clinical and Pastoral Counselling Skills.


Credit Rated or CPD

The Certificate in Working with Couples and Families Counselling course is not academically credit rated but in addition to the course certificate successful candidates will be awarded a certificate of CPD.

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Course Code: 123
Course Fee: £320.00
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Dr Murphy made my study for diploma in Couple and Family Counselling really interesting, she is very honest and approachable. I really looked forward for all her comments and do take them on board and will implement them in my ministerial role. I just want to say thank you for helping me to see my hidden potentials and to see situations and individuals from a different point of view to which I formerly held. Mobrae
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