Course overview
With mental health taboos slowly becoming a thing of the past, the demand for mental health practitioners such as counsellors has been climbing steadily. The time has therefore never been better to embark on a counselling course and get started on your journey.
The Counselling & Psychology Advanced Certificate is the perfect course for aspiring counsellors seeking a fast-track route to a counselling career. Helping learners build a firm grounding in the field, the course delves into numerous study areas and concepts such as counselling skills, which focuses on the qualities every successful counsellor needs to possess. Other areas of study involved in the course include interview techniques and questioning, facilitating solutions and counselling in practice.
Upon finishing the course, students will be well-equipped to pursue counselling jobs in areas ranging from relationship counselling, family counselling, grief counselling, and others, in settings such as the NHS, schools, universities, or at a private practice.
Job outcomes
- Counselling
- Welfare and Social work
- Rehabilitation and Healthcare
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
Duration study load
- 31 weeks
Entry requirements
There are NO previous work or education requirements for entry into any course level.
Course features
- Fast track your career as a counsellor
- Learn the inside secrets of how to become a counselling pro in months not years!
- Study a counselling course that was designed in conjunction with senior members of the profession
- Free up valuable time, don’t waste time and money travelling to classes
- Study at your own pace whenever and wherever you are
Recognition of prior learning
This course and qualification is a great way of consolidating existing knowledge via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), updating your industry skills and contributing towards your professional development. It is also one of the most practical steps you can take towards working towards gaining a promotion or better paid position.
Course fees can be claimed as a tax deduction as long as the course is sufficiently connected to your work activities.
Testimonials
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Amanda Farlow"I have just graduated from ICI this year with an Advanced Diploma of Counselling & Psychology, 11 months after first enrolling into the course. As I reflect back on my experience with ICI, I can honestly say that it was a truly positive experience every step of the way. As a student, I receive impeccable service from the students' services department and my tutor each and every time I made a request."
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About International Career Institute
The International Career Institute (ICI) is a private and independent provider of education and training. It is part of a network of affiliated colleges established in 1978 which together educate tens of thousands of students yearly worldwide. At present, students from 77 countries study with ICI from the comfort of their home or office.
Over 80% of students are Australian residents. Using experienced industry-based faculty and the latest resources, ICI delivers over 50 exciting careers and lifestyle focused courses to a broad range of people and businesses. ICI graduates are given skills that will improve their employment prospects and increase their value to employers.
The Institute listens to employers through its strong links to industry. Our tutors are professionals who are not full-time teachers but rather practitioners who actively work in their field of specialisation.
