This 30 hour course is for those who have had no previous training in counselling skills or who those want to re visit the basic concepts of active listening. We will introduce ideas such as reflection, summary, paraphrasing and confrontation as well as Carl Rogers ideas around empathy, congruence and acceptance
There will be small group learning, exercises, practice and feedback as well as time in the larger group. We will draw from a range of theories with an emphasis on the practical, learning skills to take away and use.
The course is suitable for anyone who would like to expand their skills in relationships or want to take their first steps into the world of counselling. It is also suitable for those where counselling skills will add to their professional roles such as human resources, teaching, coaching, parenting caring roles, management, pastoral care and those with a customer interface.
Recognition: A certificate will be presented at the end of the course. Students who complete the course may apply to attend The Link Centre’s Diploma in Counselling or Psychotherapy Course.
5th/6th September & 12th/13th September 2020
BOOK THIS COURSE
This course is 4 days over two weekends
5th/6th September & 12th/13th September 2020
(9.00am to 5.30pm)
A non-refundable deposit payment of £45 with the balance of £405 payable by 31st July 2020. Alternatively, the whole payment can be made up front – please email for payment details.
Deposits are non-refundable. 50% of remaining course payments will be refunded on cancellations with more than 7 days notice.
The Link Centre, Sussex Rural Business Centre, Plumpton College, Ditchling Road, Plumpton, East Sussex BN7 3AE
To support students and practitioners, our three tier counselling skills courses (30 hours each) online is for those wanting to learn counselling skills for the first time ( Basic) or enhance their existing learning ( Intermediate) and for those wanting to hone their skills and begin to consider couples and group work (Advanced).
The aim of these courses is to enhance your skills and to learn to apply them in a virtually setting and face to face.
This course is for those who have a competent level of counselling skills and want to refine these further, building on what they already know. We will deepen skills, explore working at depth and experiment with working with couples and working with groups.
For those wanting to qualify as accredited Counsellors and be registered on the PSA (Professional Standards Authority) voluntary government register for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
For those wanting to qualify as UKCP (United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy) registered Psychotherapists. This qualification (Certified Transactional Analysis Psychotherapist) is also endorsed by EATA (European Association for Transactional Analysis) and has international as well as national recognition.
This course is for those who have a basic knowledge of counselling skills and want to build their competence and confidence. Groups are kept small to allow a focus on the developmental level of each participant. These skills can be applied in a wide range of contexts.