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Advanced Certificate: An Introduction to Counselling Skills

This course guides learners through the skills, values, and knowledge developed in the fields of Psychology, and Counselling, over the last 160 years. This course is used by individuals who work in Health & Social Care to develop further their communication skills, and by those curious about pursuing a career in Counselling.  

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Level:

SCQF Level 6

Duration:

  • One year – one evening class per week from 6-9pm
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What skills will I learn?

  • Core counselling skills
  • Congruence, unconditional positive regard
  • Trauma informed communication skills
  • Reflective analysis of self 
  • Objective feedback skills

What will I study?

  • Identification of various counselling “schools” and the main focus of their theories
  • Application of appropriate counselling in relation to client needs
  • Boundary issues
  • Counselling process
  • Extension of basic skills
  • Application of concepts to self and own experience

Application Information

What further study options are available?

  • HNC: Counselling SCQF Level 7