Counselling Skills
Key Information
Programme Type
Microcredential
Delivery
5-day course
Cost
£611.50
Next Start Date
July 2025
Course Overview
A 5-day course designed to significantly improve listening and communication skills - essential for many professions and a key foundation for counsellor training. This course will develop students listening and oral communication skills through group discussions in seminars and counselling practice.
The course is may be delivered online or in person depending on specific needs. The course is next running online on 17th, 21st, 23rd, 24th, 28th July 2025.
How You Study
Students will develop listening, communication and self-reflection skills through skills practice activities. The experiential workshops and engagement with reflective practice will contribute to students' personal development. Finally, the module and associated assessment will promote self-motivation and independent learning.
How you are assessed
Students are assessed through a short written journal reflection on practical skills activities.
Why Study Counselling Skills?
Training in counselling skills or listening skills is essential for applicants to meet entry requirements for the MSc or PGDip in Counselling. This is a recommended stage of training by the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy for those who wish to progress to counselling practitioner training.
Is This Course Right for Me?
This introductory and flexible course is perfect for:
· Final-year students and graduates aiming to meet entry requirements for our PgDip/MSc Counselling programmes
· Professionals in roles like line management, teaching, SEN, HR, social work, care, management, and those looking to enhance their skills
· Anyone exploring a career change into counselling and wanting to try a short, practical course first.