Certificate in Counselling Skills
Psychology
A course by
The Career Academy
Gain an industry accredited qualification in counselling skills. Learn counselling basics, understand yourself and others, and prepare for supportive roles with a 100% online, flexible, tutor-supported course.
NZ$892
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop core counselling skills
Build essential abilities like effective listening, bonding, questioning, and reflection to support others in a counselling context.
Understand counselling theories and practices
Gain an overview of humanistic therapy, psychoanalytic techniques, and modern counselling approaches including treating common psychiatric disorders.
About This Course
The Certificate in Counselling Skills at The Career Academy offers a foundational online programme aimed at those wanting to understand themselves better and help others through counselling. The course covers key psychological theories, practical counselling techniques, humanistic therapy, psychiatric disorders, and core communication skills necessary for entry-level counselling and support roles. Students study at their own pace with unlimited tutor support and access to a range of career resources. Upon successful completion, graduates are awarded an industry-accredited Certificate of Achievement, boosting employability in counselling support and community service roles.
Course Content
- Introduction to counselling and humanistic therapy
- Common psychiatric disorders
- Defence mechanisms and psychoanalytic techniques
- Counselling skills: Listening, Bonding, Reflection
- Questioning and Interview Techniques
- Changing Beliefs and Normalising
- Finding Solutions
- Ending the Counselling Process
- Motivating and supporting clients
- Identifying and using ‘micro-skills’ in counselling
Build towards these roles
Counselling Support WorkerPeer Support FacilitatorIntake Screening AssistantWellbeing Program AssistantCommunity Support OfficerCrisis Helpline OperatorReferral CoordinatorGroup Workshop FacilitatorBehavioural Support AideClient Liaison for Counselling Services
The Career Academy is here to transform your future. As an internationally recognised online education provider, they partner with industry to deliver courses that are practical, flexible, and designed to get results. With expert tutors, a 4.8/5 star student rating, and graduates in New Zealand, Australia, Ireland and the UK, The Career Academy has already helped over 25,000 learners each year gain the skills, confidence, and qualifications to take their next step. You could be next.
