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Advanced Counselling Skills
Enrol online with CPD Courses, for the chance to boost your CV with an Advanced Counselling Skills Diploma. A flexible alternative to a traditional graduate diploma in counselling, this Level 7 Counselling Skills Course is 100% self-paced, with no deadlines or time restrictions. Enjoy the freedom to study from any location at your own preferred pace, as you work towards an endorsed Level 7 Diploma in Counselling. This is a 13-module program for distance learning, covering such topics and knowledge areas as emotional intelligence, interpersonal skills, listening skills, a breakdown of the counselling process, understanding body language, organisational skills, stress management and more. Looking for an affordable counselling course near you? Look no further than our exclusive online training programs, which include all study aids, learning resources and expert tutor support as standard. Sign up online and start your Level 7 Diploma in Counselling today, or contact the team at CPD Courses anytime to learn more.
Who Shoud Take This Course
· Aspiring counsellors looking to gain foundational and advanced knowledge in the field of counselling
· Teachers, mentors, and coaches aiming to enhance their interpersonal and emotional support skills
· Healthcare professionals and support workers interested in integrating counselling techniques into their practice
· Graduates exploring career opportunities in counselling, mental health, or life coaching
· HR professionals and team leaders who want to build stronger communication and conflict-resolution skills
· Individuals seeking personal development through improved emotional intelligence and active listening
· Those looking to manage stress, improve well-being, and help others achieve emotional balance
· Anyone planning to pursue a counselling certification or move into a client-facing support role
· People aiming to enhance their CV and increase job prospects in social work, education, or therapy fields
Course Syllabus
Module 1 – An Introduction to Counselling
This module provides an overview of counselling as a profession and explores its goals and ethical foundations. Learners gain insight into the value of counselling in supporting personal growth and mental well-being.
Module 2 – The Counselling Process
Learners explore each stage of the counselling journey, from initial contact to closure. The module also outlines the importance of structure, confidentiality, and client-centred techniques.
Module 3 – Coaching & Mentoring
This unit explains the differences and similarities between coaching and mentoring in personal development. Learners discover how these roles can support and empower clients in various settings.
Module 4 – Counselling Based Communication Skills
Learners develop key communication skills such as empathy, reflection, and paraphrasing. These tools enhance the effectiveness of any counselling conversation.
Module 5 – Understanding Body Language
This module teaches how to interpret non-verbal cues such as gestures, posture, and eye contact. Understanding body language helps counsellors build rapport and identify unspoken concerns.
Module 6 – Developing Listening Skills
Learners focus on active listening and its role in effective counselling. This module enhances awareness, patience, and attentiveness in client interactions.
Module 7 – Developing Facilitation Skills
This module helps learners guide group sessions and support individuals in structured environments. Strong facilitation skills ensure smooth communication and positive group dynamics.
Module 8 – Interpersonal Skills
Learners strengthen their ability to connect with others through empathy, respect, and appropriate boundaries. These interpersonal skills are essential for building trust and collaboration.
Module 9 – Emotional Intelligence
This unit explores the role of emotional intelligence in counselling and personal development. Learners learn to manage emotions, respond thoughtfully, and understand client needs.
Module 10 – Negotiation Skills
This module equips learners with techniques to handle conflicts and reach mutual agreements. Negotiation is an important part of both client support and professional collaboration.
Module 11 – Organisational Skills
Learners develop strategies for managing time, records, and sessions effectively. Good organisational skills are essential for maintaining professionalism and consistency in practice.
Module 12 – Anger Management
This module focuses on recognising, understanding, and managing anger in clients. Learners explore healthy coping techniques and intervention strategies for emotional regulation.
Module 13 – Stress Management
Learners study the causes and effects of stress and how to address them through counselling. The module includes practical tools to support clients facing high-stress situations.
Career Path
Counselling is ultimately a form of honest and open communication. Hence, to study counselling skills is to build advanced communication skills that could prove beneficial in countless professional settings. Examples of which include social work, leadership and management, nursing, teaching, support work and more. The teachings of this course could also prove invaluable for anyone looking to go into business as a self-employed counsellor, or pursuing employment with an established counselling practice. Typical salaries in the field of professional counselling vary from £25,000 to more than £50,000.
Endorsement
At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).
This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.
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