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Children and Adolescents Counselling Course

4.8 (8 ratings) 4 enrolled 2h 40m of learning Updated Nov 2026
CertificateOn completion
2h 40mSelf-paced
23 lessonsOn the UISC learning portal
All LevelsNo prior training needed

Course curriculum

1 modules 23 lessons 2h 40m total
01 Children and Adolescents Counselling Course 23 lessons
  1. About the Course & the Instructor
  2. Definition of Counselling
  3. The Counselling Relationship
  4. The Development Cycle
  5. Parent, Child, Teacher Relationships
  6. The Complexities of Growth
  7. Introduction – Psychological Development
  8. Conflict and Stress
  9. Behavioural Therapies
  10. Working with Children
  11. The Use of Language
  12. Memory
  13. Grief and Bereavement
  14. Exploring Grief and Letting Go
  15. Dysfunctional Families
  16. What is Co-Dependency
  17. Child Bullying and Child Abuse
  18. Psychological Study of Education
  19. Transformation
  20. Using Newly Found Skills
  21. Recovery – The Therapeutic Process
  22. Moving on – Emotional Intimacy
  23. Setting Up a Practice

About this course

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This Children and Adolescents Counselling Course is designed to prepare learners for a career as a Child Counsellor or similar role, taking you through the skills required and how to apply them in a therapeutic setting.

You will learn about the counselling relationship and how to communicate effectively with young people, understanding the development cycle and its complexities. You will also deepen your knowledge of the duties of a child counsellor and how to set up your own counselling practice.

This comprehensive training course covers different behavioural therapies in detail, teaching you about common psychological issues in children and young people. You will sharpen your communication and active listening skills, as well as learn how to use therapeutic language. By the end of the course, you will be equipped with the skills to support children and adolescents with a range of issues, from dysfunctional family life to depression and eating disorders.

  • Accredited by CPD
  • Instant e-certificate
  • Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
  • Developed by qualified professionals
  • Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
  • 24/7 Learning Assistance
  • Discounts on bulk purchases

Who should take the course

  • Child Counsellor
  • Child Psychotherapist
  • Child & Adolescent Psychologist
  • SEN Teaching Assistant

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the counselling relationship and how to start one
  • List the duties and responsibilities of a child counsellor
  • Understand the development cycle and the complexities of growth
  • Show an excellent understanding of behavioural therapies and therapeutic language
  • Identify common psychological issues in children and adolescents, including their causes and symptoms
  • Apply their newfound skills to kickstart a career in the field of counselling/psychology
  • Display excellent communication, relationship-building and active listening skills
  • Get started in setting up their own child counselling practice

Course Curriculum

Module 01: Introduction

In this introductory module, we will explore the key topics that will be covered in this course, with an overview of child counselling and its definition.

Module 02: Psychology of Growth and Development

In module two, we will learn about the development cycle in children and its complexities. It also explores the parent/child/teacher relationship in detail.

Module 03: Therapeutic Language

In module three, we will deepen our understanding of the therapeutic power of language and the type of language used in therapy/counselling sessions. We will also learn some effective strategies to communicate better with children and young people.

Module 04: Listing Property: Psychological Issues

In module four, we will take a look at the different types of psychological issues and their causes, symptoms and treatment. It explores their common characteristics and how to identify them in children.

Module 05: Therapeutic Outcomes

In module five, we will take an in-depth look at the psychological study of education and the therapeutic outcome, with practical guidance on how to apply our newfound skills in a clinical setting.

Module 06: Working as a Counsellor

In module six, we will deepen our understanding of the role of the Child Counsellor, career opportunities in this industry and the professional requirements needed to kickstart a career in this field.

Your certificate

CPD certificate — download it when you finish

Issued the moment you complete the final module. Every certificate lists the course aims and objectives, anticipated learning outcomes, the quality-assurance process — the elements required for verifiable CPD. Non-registrants can use it as CQC training evidence and for appraisals.

Aims & objectives Learning outcomes Unique certificate number

Learner ratings

4.8

Rated by 8 learners on the UISC learning portal · 4 enrolled

Common questions

Where do I take the course?

On the UISC learning portal. "Enrol now" takes you to this course there, where you pay securely, get your login and study at your own pace. Your certificate is issued there when you finish.

When can I start?

Immediately. Access opens the moment your order is confirmed and you can learn from any device, in any order, as many times as you like.

How is the course assessed?

A short multiple-choice or scenario-based assessment at the end of the course with instant results. You can retake it as many times as you need at no extra cost.

Can I enrol my whole team?

Yes. Organisations can buy multiple places on one invoice and receive a training record for every learner. Contact us for team pricing.

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