Diploma in Child & Youth Counselling
Psychology
A course by
The Career Academy
Gain an industry-recognised qualification in child and youth counselling. Learn about child and adolescent development and build core practical counselling skills through a self-paced, 100% online diploma.
NZ$2,299
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Understand child and adolescent development
Describe the stages of emotional, cognitive, language, and social development from infancy to early adulthood.
Explain key concepts in child and youth counselling
Demonstrate understanding of the basic principles of counselling specifically relevant to children and young people.
About This Course
The Diploma in Child & Youth Counselling provides a comprehensive introduction to child and adolescent development, alongside foundational counselling skills. You'll study stages of psychological growth from infancy through adolescence and gain practical experience with essential counselling techniques such as listening, questioning, and structured interviewing. Designed for those interested in supporting children or young people, or considering a pathway in counselling, this course delivers flexible online study and unlimited tutor support, while helping you build knowledge in communication, empathy, and human development. Industry-accredited but not NZQA registered, it is intended for personal development or as a stepping stone toward further professional study.
Course Content
- Child psychological development
- Adolescent psychological development
- Core counselling skills
- Learning effective listening and bonding techniques
- Developing questioning, reflection and interview abilities
- Understanding emotional, cognitive, language and social stages of child growth
- Examining adolescent life changes and transition into adulthood
- Exploring practical communication and empathy building
- Introduction to child psychology
- States and senses of the infant
- Cognitive and intellectual development
- Socialisation and morality
- Handling life crises
- Sexuality and social development in adolescence
- Normalising, finding solutions, and interview conclusion techniques
- Ethics and boundaries in counselling
Build towards these roles
Child and Youth Counsellor (Under Supervision)Youth Support WorkerSchool Counselling AssistantFamily Support WorkerEarly Intervention Counsellor (Junior)Community Mental Health Support WorkerBehavioural Support WorkerCase Management AssistantCrisis Intervention AssistantPeer Support Facilitator
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.
