Counselling – Introduction
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* Fee remission may be available for this course, visit Fees and Funding for further information
This course provides insight into offering counselling skills and the requirements of further study in this subject.
“Listening is such a simple act. It requires us to be present, and that takes practice, but we don’t have to do anything else. We don’t have to advise, or coach, or sound wise. We just have to be willing to sit there and listen.” – Margaret Wheatley
Over the four weeks, you will be able to journey through some of the basic skills, where the core concepts originate, the practice and the self-development that runs through all counselling skills and counselling training.
- What counselling is, versus what it isn’t
- Important conditions for creating an appropriate environment for counselling
- Some basic/practical counselling skills
- An overview of some different types of counselling
- What you need to consider when training to be a counsellor
- The importance of ethics in counselling
Information
This is an introductory class that is designed to allow you to briefly explore the counselling skills classes that have been offered at Craven College for several years. This course does not qualify you to use counselling skills or provide therapeutic counselling for others.
You will need access to a reliable internet connection, a laptop or desktop computer, a webcam and a microphone. You will also need to be able to use these confidently. A pen and paper will be required.
Further Study
- Level 1 Interpersonal Skills
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
- Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills
Part-time courses are term-time only.
See our term dates for further information.
Did you know that some of our courses are free if you earn less than £25,000 living in West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire & Lancashire?
Distance Learning call 01756 693 800 or email distancelearning@craven-college.ac.uk
Courses in the community call 01756 693 800 or email communitylearning@craven-college.ac.uk
All other Part-time courses call 01756 693 309 or email parttime@craven-college.ac.uk
