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COUNSELLING TECHNIQUES BPS206

Duration (approx) 100 hours
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Online Counselling and Therapeutic Techniques Course - Improve your counselling skills

  • Self-paced online counselling course.  No deadlines. Start anytime.
  • 8 lessons + 8 assignments. Apply theory to practice with practical exercises. Expert tutor feedback and support.
  • Enhance your knowledge. Learn about counselling skills, psychodynamic theory, REBT, CBT, dream analysis, etc. 
  • Useful for counsellors, care workers, support workers, teachers, nurses, anyone using counselling skills.
  • Professional Development Training. Or Personal Interest Course.

 

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CONTENTS OF THE LESSONS

There are 8 lessons in the course, as detailed below.

Lesson 1.  Psychoanalytic psychotherapy Part 1 - Freud, Erikson, Jung

  • Value and relevance of psychotherapy.
  • Emergence of psychoanalytical theory.
  • Principles of psychoanalytical theory.
  • Elements of the personality.
  • The notion of conscious and unconscious.
  • Anxiety and psychoanalysis.
  • Inbuilt psychological coping and damage repair mechanisms.
  • Defence mechanisms.
  • Freud's psycho-sexual theory and Erikson's psychosocial theory.
  • Jung's perspective on personality.
  • Archetypes.
  • Recent developments in psychoanalytical theory.
  • Goals of psychoanalytical approach.
  • Psychoanalytic techniques.
  • Analytic framework.
  • Free associations.
  • Interpretation.
  • Dream analysis.
  • Resistance.
  • Transference.
  • Psychoanalytic approach and counselling.
  • Personality disorders.
  • Critique for psychoanalytic theory.

Lesson 2. Psychoanalytical psychotherapy Part 2 - Adler

  • Alfred Adler.
  • Adler's key concepts.
  • Inferiority vs superiority.
  • What makes people self-interested.
  • Social interest and community feeling.
  • Individual psychology.
  • Psychological types: ruling type, leaning type, avoiding type.
  • Sibling relationships.
  • Only child.
  • First child, second child, youngest child.
  • Use of Adlerian theory.
  • Applications to counselling.
  • Freud and Adler.
  • Critique.

Lesson 3. Humanistic/Existential approaches I - Gestalt Therapy; Fritz Perls

  • Introduction.
  • Human nature.
  • Holistic approach.
  • Field theory.
  • Figure-formation process.
  • Organismic self-regulation.
  • Focus on the present.
  • Resolving dilemmas.
  • Personal maturity.
  • The effect of contact.
  • Effect of energy.
  • The experiment.
  • Confrontation.
  • Gestalt techniques: Internal dialogue, reversal, rehearsal, exaggeration, dream work, etc.
  • Critique.

Lesson 4. Humanistic/Existential approaches II - Person-Centred Counselling; Carl Rogers

  • Humanistic therapy.
  • Principles of person-centred approach.
  • Personal attitude of the counsellor.
  • Goals of therapy.
  • Assessment techniques.
  • Areas of application.
  • Critique.

Lesson 5. Rational behavioural therapy - Albert Ellis

  • Rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT).
  • Ellis's view of human nature.
  • Personality theory.
  • Goals and techniques of therapy.
  • Therapeutic techniques.
  • Cognitive techniques.
  • Emotive techniques.
  • Use of REBT.
  • Critique.

Lesson 6. Cognitive behavioural therapy - Aaron Beck

  • Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and REBT.
  • Premises of CBT.
  • Cognitive distortions.
  • Use of cognitive therapy.
  • Family therapy.
  • Modifications to CBT.
  • Stress inoculation training program (SIT).
  • Stages of SIT.
  • Constructivist modification.

Lesson 7.  Behavioural therapy

  • Contemporary behavioural therapy.
  • Behavioural approach.
  • Goals and techniques.
  • Goals of therapy.
  • Use of behaviour therapy.
  • Basic ID.
  • Critique.

Lesson 8. Solution-focused counselling

  • Introduction.
  • Strategies in solution focussed counselling.
  • Engaging the client.
  • Constructing pathways for change.
  • Generating creative solutions.
  • Critique.

 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Why Study Counselling Techniques?

Counselling techniques are the methods that counsellors use. These techniques and methods are based on specific counselling models and theories. A counsellor will then use these techniques to support their client to explore their feelings, behaviours and thoughts, ad promote positive changes in the client’s future.

This course will improve your understanding and use of Counselling Techniques for training and professional development. 

Who Is This Course Suitable For?

Suitable for anyone wanting to work in counselling or those already working in counselling who wish to expand their knowledge of counselling techniques. For example -

  • Carers
  • Counsellors
  • Trainee counsellors
  • Care workers
  • Support workers
  • Rehabilitation workers
  • Occupational therapists
  • Physiotherapists
  • Doctors
  • Nurses
  • Teachers
  • Social Workers
  • Volunteer counsellors
  • Family members

The course is useful for professional/career development, CPD or personal interest.

What do our students say?

"The online courses are very easy to use and follow. Prompt friendly replies from tutor to any queries. Course structure flows freely. Very satisfied with course and results."
Diana, Introduction to Psychology, Psychology and Counselling

What Next?

If you are interested in becoming a counsellor or developing your counselling skills, this course is an ideal starting point for your training and professional development.

Counselling Techniques is an ideal course choice is you are:

  • Interested in learning more about the important theories of counselling.
  • If you want to understand more about the techniques involved with delivering effective counselling.
  • If you are working as a carer or supporting people and want to train to improve your skills and knowledge.

 

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Meet some of our academics

Jacinda Cole B.Sc.,M.Psych.Psychologist, Educator, Author, Psychotherapist. B.Sc., Psych.Cert., M. Psych. Cert.Garden Design, MACA. Jacinda has over 25 years of experience in psychology, in both Australia and England. She has co-authored several psychology text books and many courses including diploma and degree level courses in psychology and counselling. Jacinda joined ACS in 2001.
Jade SciasciaBiologist, Business Coordinator, Government Environmental Dept, Secondary School teacher (Biology); Recruitment Consultant, Senior Supervisor in Youth Welfare, Horse Riding Instructor (part-completed) and Boarding Kennel Manager. Jade has a B.Sc.Biol, Dip.Professional Education, Cert IV TESOL, Cert Food Hygiene.
Tracey Jones (psychology)B.Sc. (Hons) (Psychology), M.Soc.Sc (social work), DipSW (social work), PGCE (Education), PGD (Learning Disability Studies) Tracey began studying psychology in 1990. She has a wide range of experience within the psychology and social work field, particularly working with people with learning disabilities. She is also qualified as a teacher and now teaches psychology and social work related subjects. She has been a book reviewer for the British Journal of Social Work and has also written many textbooks, blogs, articles and ebooks on psychology, writing, sociology, child development and more. She has had also several short stories published.


Check out our eBooks

Counselling HandbookA book for both students, as well as volunteers who may be involved in helping people with problems. This is a starting point for understanding counselling, and a reference for developing counselling skills. The book contains seven chapters: 1. Where can counselling be used 2. How to see behind the mask 3. Emotions and attitudes 4. How to communicate better when all you have is words 5. Theory versus practice 6. Diffusing difficult situations 7. Golden rules or tips
How to be a Life CoachLife coaching is a relatively new profession - although coaches have been around for a long time in the guise of trainers, instructors, managers and tutors for various professions and disciplines. Life coaching is not easily defined, but it is a type of mentoring which focuses on helping individuals to achieve what they would like to achieve and thereby to lead more fulfilling lives. Unlike other forms of coaching, it takes place outside of the workplace and is concerned with all aspects of a person’s life.
Psychological ProfilingPsychological profiling is used to assess anyone from potential new staff and school children to serial killers. It helps you to determine someone’s personality, neuroses, mental health and career suitability. This book provides an excellent overview of psychological profiling techniques and pitfalls.
Working With PeopleAre you a "people person" looking for a job; or a better understanding of careers that might suit you? If so, this book was written for YOU!