Syllabus for Professional Diploma in Counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (2 modules ACCPH Accredited)

This Counselling and CBT diploma course consists of two modules:

• Certificate in Counselling (see course CR200)
• Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Accredited by ACCPH) (see CR100)

Module 1 – Certificate in Counselling

This part of the course will provide you with a comprehensive and practical understanding of counselling knowledge and skills. Using Gerard Egan’s renowned three stage model outlined in ‘The Skilled Helper’, the syllabus takes a problem management and opportunity development approach to helping.

The module 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

Module 2– Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Students will be introduced to CBT, at the heart of which is the ABC model. They will also study:

• the triadic structure
• the role of automatic thoughts
• the beliefs

and the need to challenge erroneous thought patterns through applying CBT techniques and strategies. The Diploma in Counselling and CBT course demonstrates how CBT can be used to effectively work with issues of depression, anxiety, fears and phobias, and anger.

Materials supplied with this course

20 Lessons and 8 tutor marked assignments are supplied in PDF and Word format, supplemented with suggested background reading.

Linkages to other courses

An option to this course are the Certificate in Counselling and the Diploma in CBT. Both courses are available for CPD purposes (course 121 and course 2000) and  (course CR200 and UD1000).

Accredited

This course is accredited by the ACCPH. The ACCPH are an independent professional body and register.