Counselling Home Study Course

After completing the Counselling home study course you’ll be able to:

• Describe the role of a counsellor and what counsellors do
• List common types of counselling
• Understand the skills and attributes required to conduct counselling
• Practice and improve your listening skills
• Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of negotiation
• Describe the key aspects of successful mediation
• Understand the role of counselling in crisis mediation
• Know where to find sources of help and advice in a range of counselling situations
• Identify a model approach for a range of counselling scenarios and client situations
• Develop an understanding of the ethics and confidentiality required of counsellors

Qualification

The Counselling home study course leads to the award Diploma in Counselling - ASET Level 3. ASET is a leading UK awarding body recognised by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority.

Course Syllabus

The course is divided up into sixteen units, as follows:

STAGE A

Unit 1 The Basics of Counselling
Unit 2 Types of Counselling
Unit 3 New wave Counselling
Unit 4 Traditional Counselling Styles
Unit 5 Listening Skills
Unit 6: Negotiation
Unit 7 Mediation
Unit 8 Crisis Mediation

STAGE B

Unit 9 - 16 Practical Counselling for Common Situations
Choosing a style and method to match a situation
Identifying client needs and expectations
Establishing a contract
Exit strategies
Ongoing counselling and support
General Counselling Client Information Form
Publications
Addresses
Useful Contacts
Glossary of Health Terms

Duration

You may register at any time and have a full year to complete your studies, with extensions being granted at our discretion. The Counselling Home Study Course will take around 120 hours of study to complete.

Tutor Support and Assessment

The course is designed for you to study at home or work. You will receive a course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support by mail and email. You will also have access to a dedicated student support line during working hours.

Each unit is followed by a written assignment, which is submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required.

What's included in the Counselling Home Study Course?

  • Studyguide
  • Comprehensive study notes for each unit of the course
  • Self-assessment activities
  • Assignments
  • Tutor support
  • Assignment marking & feedback
  • ASET registration and accreditation

Your investment

£ 295.00

Methods of payment: Credit/Debit card online (using Paypal).

You can pay the course fees in full or by instalments.

If paying by instalments you will pay a deposit of £125, followed by 4 monthly instalments at £50 (credit card only). To pay by instalments please call 0845 094 5889 .

Pay full fee: £295.00

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Counselling Home Study Course

  • ASET Level 3
  • 120 hours

Check if delivery address is outside the UK (£30 for P+P)

By clicking on enrol you are agreeing to our terms and conditions

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