Counselling and Psychology Course

Counselling and Psychology Distance Learning Course - Certificate / Diploma / Advanced Diploma Levels

This distance learning Counselling and Psychology course is designed to develop the skills you need to become a qualified counsellor. The course provides an opportunity to interact with and learn from very successful, highly qualified and experienced professionals. It also allows you to enter one of the fastest growing professions.

Benefits of this Advertising Course

• Fast track your career as a counsellor
• Learn the inside secrets of how to become a counselling pro in months not years!
• Study a counselling course that was designed in conjunction with senior members of the profession
• Free up valuable time, don't waste time and money travelling to classes
• Study at your own pace whenever and wherever you are
• Have access to a tutor who works in the industry you are training for
• Easy interest free payment plans from as low as £25 per week

Course length and study mode

The average time within which students complete studies is:

• Certificate Level - 14 weeks,
• Diploma Level - 24 weeks,
• Advanced Diploma Level - 31 weeks.

ICI courses allow you to study at your own pace with no assignment deadlines. This means that you determine the pace of the course and within which time period you will ultimately complete your studies in.

• Completing your course with ICI is flexible as you can fast-track and graduate in a matter of months. You complete activities and submit assignments whenever you are ready.
• The maximum time given to complete a program is three years.

Interested in learning more about this Counselling and Psychology Course? Contact ICI directly here

This Counselling and Psychology Course is suitable for people who aim to learn the necessary skills to become a successful and qualified counsellor.

Choose from 3 course levels

This distance learning course leads to the awarding of either a Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma depending on which level you enrol at, the course content and the type of assesment:

1. Certificate Level: Suitable for basic entry level positions this level represents a basic level of operational knowledge with general knowledge.
2. Diploma Level: Suitable for those with personal responsibility and autonomy (semi-independence) in performing technical operations or organising others in the workplace.
3. Advanced Diploma: Suitable for those expect to be involved in significant judgments, planning, and leadership/guidance functions related to workplace products, services, operations or procedures.

Pre-requisites: There are NO previous work or education requirements for entry into any course level. Delegates may enrol directly into the diploma or advanced diploma levels without completing lower ranked qualifications. Graduates can expect higher course levels to result in higher potential salary, positions and skill capabilities.

Enquire here to find out if this Counselling and Psychology course is suitable for you

Why complete a Counselling and Psychology training course?

This distance learning Counselling and Pyschology course will allow you to have an exciting and challenging career as a counsellor. There is an increasing demand for counsellors, which creates a significant opportunity for you in this rewarding field. As a counsellor you can be employed in the Community Services and Health fields, or even set up your own private practice. Either way, you can make a real difference helping people in your community.

On completion of this course, delegates find that their new knowledge and skills makes them suitable for positions in: Counselling (eg. Family counselling, Grief counselling, Conflict resolution, Education counselling etc), welfare and social work, education, sports coaching, life coaching, personal training, rehabilitation and health care, mental illness, marketing and sales, industrial relations and management.

The opportunities are countless and the future is bright for educated counsellors - Contact us here to find out more.

This Counselling and Psychology course is designed to cover the following units:

• Unit 1 Introducing Counselling Skills
• Unit 2 Personal Development
• Unit 3 Taking Care of Yourself
• Unit 4 Maintaining Good Practice
• Unit 5 Being a Listening Helper
• Unit 6 Qualities, Skills, and Knowledge for Listening
• Unit 7 Recognising Your Own Barriers to Listening
• Unit 8 Establishing a Helping Relationship
• Unit 9 Counselling Practise 1: Beginning the Discussion
• Unit 10 Counselling Practise 2: Deepening Understanding
• Unit 11 Counselling Practise 3: Working with Action and Endings
• Unit 12 Being Prepared for Common Personal Problems
• Unit 13 Understanding People from a Social Perspective
• Unit 14 Understanding Individuals from a Psychological Perspective
• Unit 15 Coping with Different Types of Helping Conversations
• Unit 16 Dealing with Difficulties
• Unit 17 Key Counselling Skills

This ICI distance learning course is recognised and accredited by the International Association of Private Career Colleges (IAPCC).

On successful completion of the course you will receive:

• A graduation certificate officially recognizing your successful completion of studies and qualifications as a counsellor
• Transcripts indicating units completed
• Letter of recommendation and validation for current and future employers
• Post-nominal letters placed after your name which indicate that you hold the relevant qualification. For example: John Smith, DipCouns
• Job search assistance: Graduate Career Services Program

The cost of this Counselling and Psychology Course depends on the level chosen, and prices are as follows:

• Certificate  £498
• Diploma  £798
• Advanced Diploma  £998

All materials essential for course completion are included in the cost of the course fee. Upon enrolment, students receive:

• All required study materials and course notes
• Practical assignment projects with constructive tutor feedback
• Industry based tutor who will service all of your course and career questions and guidance needs

Please contact us here to learn more