Why study with Institute Of Counselling

We have been delivering courses to our students since 1986 – in that time over 35,000 students worldwide have used our courses to enhance their helping skills and advance their career prospects. Our longevity is testament to the quality of our courses and support.
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This is a popular course for Counsellors, Therapists and Coaches and also those that aspire to become an A.S.K. Facilitator. The A.S.K. Technique is a globally used cognitive method that helps Counsellors shift their client’s issues and ingrained habits very quickly. The A.S.K. Technique has been featured in The Sunday Express, Huffungton Post, Psychology Today and TEDx. This 10 module online course will provide you with a preliminary understanding of the skills and practice of counselling, as well as in depth study of psychology and human behaviour. Finally, you will learn how to use The A.S.K. Technique on your clients for any issue they are dealing with. Similar to NLP and CBT, A.S.K. is a proven method for cognitive and behavioural rewiring. Upon completion of the course, you can be immediately added as a Facilitator to the A.S.K. website and get paid to carry out online sessions.

This course includes 5 sessions direct with A.S.K. Creator – Kelly Armatage

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Syllabus for The A.S.K Qualification

This 10 module online course provides a comprehensive overview of psychology and learned behaviours. It is designed to be completed within 2 - 6 months of part-time study, although should you require it, this period may be extended.

Your course, The A.S.K. Qualification includes the following topics::

  • Introduction to The A.S.K. Technique
  • What is Emotional Pain 
  • The Study Of Thought Perceptions
  • What Are Learned Behaviours & Ingrained Habits
  • The Study of Psychological Pay-Offs
  • How To Create Change Through Subconscious Rewiring
  • The Study of Life Lessons
  • Basic Counselling Skills
  • How To Facilitate The A.S.K. Technique for Past Trauma & Ingrained Habits
  • Using The A.S.K. Technique As A Proven Method For Any Client Issue
  • Professional Practice & Online Marketing Skills


Materials supplied with this course

The course materials includes comprehensive course notes (knowledge and practice). The course consists of 10 modules online and 5 online sessions with A.S.K. Creator – Kelly Armatage, supplemented with videos to provide insights into the skills and techniques used by professional Therapists and Coaches. 


Accredited

Successful candidates will be awarded a certificate as an A.S.K. Facilitator, accredited via the largest coaching federation in the world, The ICF, (The International Coaching Federation).

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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, 17 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, 20 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, 28 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, 29 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, 33 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, 34 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, 35 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, 40 days ago
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Certificate in Counselling
Thought the course was really interesting and enjoyed the content.
Hannah B, 46 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, 55 days ago