Course Overview
After taking this course, you'll have a clearer, deeper understanding of the ideas behind counselling, as well as the personal qualities needed to be an effective counsellor. You'll learn how to gain an insight into problems, as well as gaining the valuable skills needed to be able to provide practical help.
Pre-requisites
The great news is that you don't need any previous experience to take this course.
Key Topics
- Introduction to Counselling Skills
- Understanding Counselling Theory
- Developing Personal Qualities
- Skills for Exploring
- Moving Towards Understanding
- Counselling Skills and Change
Qualification
ICS Counselling Skills Diploma
Support
As an ICS student you will have your own personal tutor helping you with your course work and with any questions you may have. Plus you can contact our Student Advisors by email or phone for all the practical advice you may need – so we really are with you 100%.
What's more, you'll have access to the ICS online Student Community, where you can interact with other students, browse our resource library and manage your account.
Assessment
Your course includes a number of assessments that you complete as part of your coursework and then forward to your tutor via email or post.
What our Students Say
"As a charity volunteer, I felt it would be beneficial for me to have a proper grounding in psychology. With the ICS Course I got just that. The course was fascinating and absorbing – and since gaining my diploma I've enrolled on another course." Fiona McLeod, ICS Graduate, Glasgow.
Your Future Prospects
Can you think of any career where the ability to listen actively to others and express yourself positively wouldn't be a tremendous asset? Listening is, after all, the cornerstone to many of the essential qualities on any job description you look at, such as: team player, approachable, good communication skills, pleasant manner, the list goes on an on.
The ICS Counselling Skills course will be invaluable to you no matter what career path you choose.