Counselling & Psychotherapy

Addiction is something that can make anyone suffer and to prevent it from getting worse, counselling and psychotherapy are recommended. Counselling and Psychotherapy help people of all ages live happier, healthier and more productive. Through psychotherapy, the counsellor helps in facilitating procedures that help people develop healthier and more effective habits.

Taking this course will help you become a better counsellor to help people struggling with addiction and other related problems. By the end of this course, you know the different methods for helping people overcome their addiction and become skilful in counselling and psychotherapy.

Course Curriculum

Counselling

• What is Counselling?
• Purpose and Aims of Counselling
• Fields of Counselling
• Counselling Theories
• Skills Needed in Counselling
• Group Counselling
• Ethics in Counselling
• Conducting Sessions

Addiction Counselling

• Introduction to Addiction Counselling
• Adlerian Psychology
• Behavioral Therapy
• Brief Therapy
• Role of Addiction Counsellor
• Goals and Objectives of Individual Drug Counseling
• Treatment Initiation
• Dealing With Problems That Arise
• Counsellor Characteristics and Training

Addiction Recovery

• Addiction Counselling Basics
• Realize That You Need Help
• Realize the Importance of Selecting the Correct Treatment
• Work On Identifying the Source of Why You Have an Addiction
• Have an Open Mind
• Be Honest With Yourself and Others
• The Dangers of Not Getting Help When You Need It

Introduction to Psychotherapy

• What is Psychotherapy?
• Theories of Psychotherapy
• Structure of Personality
• MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy
• How Does Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Work?
• Why Is Emotion Regulation Important?

Psychotherapy Healing

• Introduction
• Types Of Psychotherapies
• Psychoanalysis
• Gestalt Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Expressive Therapy
• Hypnotherapy
• Wrapping Up

Assessment and Certification

Upon completion of the course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice test. Your test will be assessed automatically and the results will be given to you immediately. Before sitting your final exam you will have the opportunity to test your proficiency with a mock exam. After you have successfully passed the final exam, you will be able to order an Accredited Certificate of Achievement at an additional cost of £24 for a PDF copy and £39 for an original print copy sent to you by post.

Eligibility / Requirements

• This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds.
• Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification.
• Good understanding of English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course.