Diploma in Counselling and Psychology

Description

Do you enjoy helping people and want to understand what makes them think, feel, and act the way they do? This diploma in counselling gives you the skills to support others and make a real difference in their lives. It’s perfect if you want to start a new career, build confidence in helping roles, or simply learn how to listen and guide people better. With flexible study and expert support, this course helps you grow both personally and professionally.

Why Take This Diploma in Counselling

More and more people today need someone who can listen, care, and help them manage life’s challenges. This course teaches you how to be that person. You’ll learn practical counselling techniques, explore real-life examples, and understand the key ideas behind human behaviour. Plus, since it’s an online counselling course, you can study at your own pace and earn a qualification in counselling psychology that can open new doors in health, care, or education.

Who This Course Is For

• Anyone who wants to begin a career helping others.
  
• Healthcare or teaching professionals who want to add counselling skills.
  
• Students who want a certificate in psychology and counselling for future study.
  
• People changing careers and looking for meaningful work.
  
• Anyone interested in learning more about emotions and communication.
  

What You’ll Learn

• What counselling is and how it helps people.
  
• How to build trust and listen with care.
  
• Understanding clients’ struggles and strengths.
  
• Using positive psychology to bring out the best in people.
  
• Learning different types of therapy like psychoanalytic, Adlerian, and existential.
  
• How to apply person-centred and Gestalt approaches.
  
• Practical skills in cognitive-behavioural and family therapy.
  
• How to use feminist therapy to promote fairness and equality.
  
• Ways to mix different techniques to suit each client’s needs.
  

Skills That Make a Difference

This isn’t just reading and theory—it’s about people. You’ll learn how to talk to clients, handle emotions with care, and support them through their journeys. The course helps you grow your empathy, patience, and understanding—skills that are valuable both in work and in everyday life.

Career Opportunities

After finishing this diploma in counselling, you could explore roles such as:

• Counselling Assistant – £20,000–£28,000
  
• Mental Health Support Worker – £22,000–£32,000
  
• Life Coach – £25,000–£40,000
  
• Youth Counsellor – £24,000–£36,000
  
• Family Support Worker – £23,000–£33,000
  

This business administration qualification can also lead you toward more advanced study in counselling psychology or psychotherapy.

Take the First Step

Everyone deserves someone who will listen and understand. With this online counselling course from School of Health Care, you’ll learn how to be that person. Study at your own pace, gain confidence, and earn a qualification that can change both your life and the lives of others.

Enrol today and start building a future filled with care, confidence, and purpose.