Counselling Theory
If you are looking to pursue a career in counselling, or if you are already practising and want to make the most of your experience, a good overall understanding of counselling theory is an invaluable asset. This course provides a clear, thorough grounding in all the main counselling theories, plus full guidance on how to apply theory in your practical work. Completing this course will prepare you for further training or a professional qualification.
Price:
| Price | £375.00 |
Course requirements
You should be a practising or trainee counsellor, or have a good general understanding of counselling practice, to fully benefit from this course. This is an online course so you will also need access to the internet.
Duration of study
As a guideline, you should allow for approximately 30 hours' study time, plus additional time for completing assignments. You will have tutor support for a period of up to 12 months from the date of enrolment.
Topics
'Counselling Theory' units:
- An introduction to your course
- Freud and the psychodynamic approach
- Development in psychodynamic theory
- Behavioural theory
- Humanistic theory
- Cognitive theory and cognitive behavioural theory
- An introduction to transactional analysis
- Early years
- Some theories of loss and grief
- Gestalt theory and therapy
- Roberto Assagioli and the transpersonal approach
Assignments
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You will also be required to complete:
- 10 assignments
You will also be required to complete:
- A reflective learning journal, which you need to keep as the course progresses
- A case study
Set texts and resources
There are no additional set texts.
Using learn@nec
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How to enrol
There are several ways to enrol with NEC:
- Click the ‘Enrol now’ button above.
- Telephone us on 0800 389 2839 or +44(0)1223 400200 and speak to our course advice team.
- Ask us to send you an enrolment form which you can complete and return by post.
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Deko is a trading name of Pay4Later Ltd who act as a credit intermediary. They are registered in England and Wales (company number 06447333) and authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (register number 728646). For more information please go to www.dekopay.com/faq or visit www.dekopay.com.
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