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Counselling - Essential Skills

4.8 (10 ratings) 13 enrolled Updated Nov 2026
CertificateOn completion
Self-pacedLearn at your own speed
OnlineOn the UISC learning portal
All LevelsNo prior training needed

About this course

***5 Courses Bundle | Free PDF Certificates | Unlimited Free Retake Exam***

This complete Counselling Bundle contains 5 comprehensive training courses all focusing on different fields of counselling and therapy. Designed for aspiring professionals, students and professionals who are new to the field, it contains case studies and exercises that learners of all levels can easily get into.

Through this counselling bundle course, you’ll gain theoretical and practical knowledge of child counselling, bereavement counselling, depression counselling and psychotherapy, exploring their key models, theories and approaches. You’ll also be taken through the fundamental steps of conducting your first therapy session, including group, family and individual counselling.

Fast track your career today online and develop fundamental industry skills, complete with certification!

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

Who is this course for?

This in-depth training course is a must for aspiring counsellor or those looking to start a career in a similar role. This includes the following professions:

  • Counsellor
  • Psychotherapist
  • Child Counsellor
  • Child Psychotherapist
  • Child & Adolescent Psychologist
  • Aspiring professionals
  • Psychology students
  • Counselling professionals who are new to their role
  • Health & Social care professionals

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99). 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:

  • Develop in-depth knowledge of the models and theories of psychotherapy
  • Learn about the role and responsibilities of a child counsellor
  • Understand how to diagnose depression and conduct your first therapy session
  • Gain a solid understanding of common mental health issues in the UK
  • Identify the key stages of bereavement and know how to explain death to children
  • Know how to promote adult, adolescent and child mental health awareness
  • Develop essential counselling skills, from active listening to empathy
  • Understand the psychology of growth and development in children
  • Learn how to treat a range of eating disorders, addictions and personality disorders
  • Earn a formal online qualification to kickstart your career in counselling

Assessment

At the end of the course, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the course. Answers are marked instantly and automatically, allowing you to know straight away whether you have passed. If you haven’t, there’s no limit on the number of times you can take the final exam. All this is included in the one-time fee you paid for the course itself.

Courses Contents

Counselling - Child & Adolescent Counselling Course

This course is ideal for those looking to work as a Child Counsellor, or those who work with children in a teaching, health and social care setting. It covers the psychology of growth and development, therapeutic outcomes, and professional skills and requirements.

Counselling - Bereavement & Grief Counselling

Everyone experiences grief differently, in their own personal way, but often we need the help of an experienced professional to get us through dark times. In this Bereavement & Grief Counselling course, you will learn about the stages of bereavement, exploring the role of a Bereavement Counsellor in detail.

Counselling - Depression Counselling

Depression is the most common mental health disorder in the UK, with as many as 1 in 4 people experiencing a mental health issue each year. This course teaches all the skills required to become a successful Depression Counsellor, covering the signs and causes of depression, including bipolar disorder, bereavement grief and creativity depression.

Counselling - Psychotherapist Training

Learn the fundamentals of psychotherapy and take steps to start your own psychotherapy business, with this introductory training course. This course provides practical and theoretical knowledge of different types of psychotherapy, with guidance on how to conduct your first psychotherapy session.

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 10 learners on the UISC learning portal · 13 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.

£39.00 Online course · All Levels
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