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Diploma in Counselling and Spiritual Care
Course Code: 2400
Course Fee: £529.00
You can pay the full price or pay a deposit of £89.00 (0% APR), followed by 6 monthly payments of £73.00

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The Diploma in Counselling and Spiritual Care is awarded by the Institute of Counselling.

This course would benefit someone who wished to build some basic counselling skills with a particular interest in utilising the knowledge and skills in the area of Spiritual Counselling and Care.


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I really enjoyed this course. It was my first qualification I have taken since doing my diploma in Floristry 30 years ago. I feel confident now to do more. Thank you to the whole team.
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Syllabus for Diploma in Counselling and Spiritual Care

In Module 1 Certificate in Enhancing Skills in Counselling (Course 121) the students will study and apply the following topics:

  • psychodynamic
  • behavioural
  • person-centred
  • cognitive and pastoral approaches


They will also receive training in the

  • counselling process
  • develop the core counselling qualities and skills


and apply the key skills of the Problem Management and Opportunity Development Model – Egan. Developing a professional and ethical practice is at the heart of this certificate course.


In Module 2 Certificate in Spiritual Care (950) is designed to help students understand and apply their knowledge of the following topics:

  • the rise and development of spirituality
  • models and methods of spiritual care
  • developing spiritual and pastoral care
  • spiritual religious and ethical issues
  • assessment methods of spirituality
  • importance of maintaining a professional practice


Materials supplied with this course

The Course consists of 2 modules: 20 lessons and 10 Tutor marked assignments, supplemented with suggested background reading.


Linkages to other courses

Course CR1000 is an academically credit rated option which although covering similar detail to course 2400, Diploma in Counselling and Spiritual Care is subject to more academic rigour. See course CR1000 Professional Diploma in Counselling and Spiritual Care for more details.


Credit Rating or CPD

In addition to the course certificate awarded by the Institute successful candidates are also awarded a certificate of CPD for their portfolio. Should you require academic credit rating please see the note above on linkages to other courses.


How to become a certified spiritual counsellor with our online courses?

You can begin your journey to becoming a spiritual counsellor through our range of courses. The ‘Diploma in Counselling and Spiritual Care’ is made up of 2 modules and will provide you with a grounding in counselling skills plus spiritual care and ethical issues. You can sign up online today. 

At the Institute of Counselling we have delivered counselling courses for over 35 years, training over 30,000 students.  



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Course Code: 2400
Course Fee: £529.00
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