Introduction to Counselling

When you complete the Certificate in Introduction to Counselling you will be given the option to enter for the Education Development International (EDI) Level 2 Certificate in Introduction to Counselling.

EDI are specialists in supplying vocational learning programmes and are recognised as a national awarding organisation.

Being awarded the EDI Level 2 Certificate in Introduction to Counselling will demonstrate to potential employers that you have the necessary skills needed to carry out a role as a counsellor.

Module 1: The Basics of Counselling

• What is counselling
• Who is a Counsellor
• When is a Counsellor not ready to Council
• Who needs counselling
• Ten Steps to Counselling

Module 2: Types of Counselling

• When a Counsellor is needed
• Types of counselling offered
• Addiction
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Divorce
• Eating Disorders
• PMS
• Sexual health
• Stress

Module 3: New wave Counselling

• On-line Counselling
• Telephone Counselling
• Telephone / Internet counselling
• SMS text counselling
• Video counselling
• The Future

Module 4: Traditional Counselling Styles

• What are the different Types of Traditional Counselling
• What Counselling
• Individual Therapy
• Couples Therapy
• Family therapy
• Group Therapy
• Who goes to Counselling

Module 5: Listening Skills

• Listening
• Stages of listening
• Obstacles of Listening
• Emphatic Listening
• Listeners in Control
• Traps for Listeners

Module 6: Negotiation

• Negotiation
• The Establishment Group
• The Community group
• Negotiation in General
• The Joint Problem-Solving Approach
• Definition of the Problem
• Guidelines
• Insist on Using Objective Criteria
• Invent Options for Mutual Gain
• Separate the People from the Problem Suggestions
• Breaking the Rules
• Alternatives
• Best Alternative to Negotiated Agreement

Module 7: Mediation

• What is Mediation
• When is Mediation called for Responsibilities
• Preliminaries
• The Introductory Phase
• Problem Definitions
• Respect the Parties' Ability to reach a settlement
• Caucus Meetings
• The Second session
• Teamwork
• The Agreement
• Attributes of a Good Mediator

Module 8: Crisis Mediation

• Other Considerations
• Power imbalance
• The Power of skill and Knowledge
• A Summary of Factors Influencing the Balance of Power
• Analysis and Responses
  

Throughout the Introduction to Counselling course you will be required to complete a number of assignments. These are then submitted to your tutor for assessment. This gives your tutor to assess your progress, provide helpful feedback and ensure you are getting the most out of the course.

The course is separated into 8 units and is designed to teach you all about counselling in the most logical order. Each new unit is also designed to build on the previous subjects and allows you to see your own development as you progress through the course. On average, students complete the Introduction to Counselling course in approximately 60 hours of studying.

You do not need to have any prior experience of counselling to begin the course.