counselling skills
This home study course is a practical 'how-to' guide to using counselling and guidance skills. Many people who are not professional counsellors find themselves called upon to provide counselling, help and guidance.
In ten, informative modules, the course provides a clear introduction to the skills involved. It will show you exactly what helping others entails and what personal qualities are needed. Whether you want to develop counselling skills for use in your current job, or would like to go on to further study, this is the course for you.
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only £250.75
(normal price: £295)
Learning Curve Certificate in
Counselling Skills
(Level 2)
Study topics include: active listening; interpreting body language; beginnings and endings; the ethics of helping. You will be asked to complete a wide range of activities during the course, which will help you to put what you have learned into practice. Includes all study materials, textbook, Basic Counselling Skills, and full tutorial support.
why choose us?
Our courses are updated frequently to ensure they include the latest research, idea and techniques.
Our tutorial support is second-to-none. When you enrol on the course you are assigned an experienced personal tutor who will work with you all the way through. Tutors are available by e-mail at any time to offer support, advice or if you would just like a chat about how the course is going - including weekends, bank holidays and evenings! We see this level of support as central to the success of our courses. If you would prefer to chat to your tutor you can arrange a call back through the main office at a mutually convenient time.
detailed course outline
Course book: Basic Counselling Skills, Richard Nelson-Jones
Module 1: Beginnings.
Module 2: Your History.
Module 3: What is a Helping Relationship?
Module 4: The Core Conditions.
Module 5: Active Listening 1.
Module 6: Active Listening 2.
Module 7: Reflecting and Understanding Skills.
Module 8: Goal Setting for Clients.
Module 9: Stress Management for Clients.
Module 10: Continuing Professional Development
Students have up to three years to complete this course, allowing them to work through the modules at their own pace. On average, however, it takes students around 10 - 12 months to complete the course, based on 2 - 3 hours study time per week.
spreading the cost of your course
You can spread the cost of your course over 8 months by choosing our instalment option - that's one payment every two months. There is a £20 administration fee if you choose this option.
Normal price: £295 + £20: Deposit - £60; Four instalments - £63.75 each. If booking on-line, winter offer: £250.75 + £20; deposit - £55; four instalments - £53.93. (This includes an administration fee of £20.) You will only be charged the deposit when you enrol.
You can also enrol by telephone and earn the 25% discount. Simply call an adviser on 01896 860661.
Learning Curve is one of the UK's leading distance learning providers. All of our home study courses include study material, which is sent out in an attractive, hardwearing folder, essential course books and full tutorial support. We are accredited by the Open and Distance Learning Quality Council, members of the Association of British Correspondence Colleges and the British Learning Association, and registered as providers with the Learning Skills Council. For more about Learning Curve click here.
