Mental Health & Counselling Skills for Therapy Professionals
Course Overview
The Mental Health & Counselling Skills for Therapy Professionals course is a powerful and compassionate programme designed to help you understand the human mind, support emotional wellbeing, and make a real difference in people’s lives. This course equips you with practical counselling skills, therapeutic knowledge, and ethical awareness needed to confidently support individuals facing mental health challenges.
Please Note: Thames College is a One Education approved resale partner for Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed courses.
Real-World Benefits
This Bundle empowers learners to confidently apply counselling techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and empathetic communication in real-life settings, enabling them to support mental health recovery, reduce emotional distress, and work effectively within therapy, healthcare, community, and support services.
Description
The Mental Health & Counselling Skills for Therapy Professionals course provides a structured and in-depth understanding of counselling theory, psychotherapy approaches, and mental health support techniques. Starting with the role of counselling and counsellors, the course explores key theories and models of counselling, followed by legal, cultural, and ethical considerations essential for professional practice. Learners will gain skills in patient engagement, assessment, crisis support, crisis intervention, low-intensity CBT treatments, and the role of medication and therapy in mental illness. Strong emphasis is placed on communication skills, empathy, and client-centred care, ensuring learners are prepared to support individuals in both routine and crisis situations.
Learning Outcomes of this course:
- Understand the role of counselling and professional counsellors
- Apply major theories and models of counselling and psychotherapy
- Work within legal, ethical, and cultural frameworks
- Assess and engage clients effectively
- Support individuals in crisis and emergency situations
- Apply low-intensity CBT techniques appropriately
- Use empathetic communication to build trust and rapport
- Understand the role of medication and therapy in mental health treatment
Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for:
- Aspiring counsellors and therapists
- Mental health support workers and care professionals
- Healthcare and social care professionals
- Individuals seeking a career in mental health and wellbeing
- Teachers, coaches, or HR professionals supporting emotional wellbeing
- Anyone passionate about helping others through counselling skills
Courses You will Receive with This Mental Health Bundle
1 QLS endorsed course that will make your armoury of expertise heavier
01. Mental Health & Counselling Skills for Therapy Professionals
3 additional CPD accredited courses that will give you an edge over your competitors—
01. Addiction and Mental Health – Dual Diagnosis
02. Assessing Mental Capacity Certificate Course
03. Social Anxiety Therapy
Requirements
No formal entry requirements! No prerequisites or relevant experience required!
This course is accessible to anyone with an eagerness to learn. All you require is –
- No prior counselling qualification required
- Genuine interest in mental health and therapy
- Basic English language skills
- Access to a computer or smart device with internet
- Willingness to develop listening, empathy, and communication skills
- UK-focused curriculum aligned with mental health support standards
- Flexible online learning suitable for busy lifestyles
- Clear, beginner-friendly modules with professional depth
- Ideal for both career starters and experienced professionals
- Affordable, accessible education with career-oriented outcomes
- Supportive learning environment from a trusted UK training provider
Career Path
Upon completing the Mental Health & Counselling Skills for Therapy Professionals, you’ll have a wide range of career opportunities open to you. Here are some potential career paths:
- Mental Health Support Worker – £22,000 to £30,000 per year
- Counselling Assistant / Trainee Counsellor – £23,000 to £32,000 per year
- Wellbeing Practitioner (Low-Intensity CBT) – £26,000 to £35,000 per year
- Support Worker (Crisis or Community Services) – £24,000 to £34,000 per year
- Counsellor (with further qualifications/accreditation) – £30,000 to £45,000+ per year
- Therapy or Mental Health Services Roles – £28,000 to £40,000+ per year
Course Curriculum
| Counselling | |||
| Module 1: Counselling and Counsellors | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 2: Theories and Models of Counselling (Part 1) | 00:17:00 | ||
| Module 3: Theories and Models of Counselling (Part 2) | 00:21:00 | ||
| Module 4: Legal, Cultural and Ethical Issues in Professional Counselling | 00:17:00 | ||
| Module 5: Forms of Psychotherapy | 00:23:00 | ||
| Module 6: Engaging and Assessing the Patients | 00:18:00 | ||
| Module 7: Helping the Client in Crisis | 00:13:00 | ||
| Module 8: Crisis Intervention | 00:13:00 | ||
| Module 9: Low Intensity CBT Treatment | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 10: Medication and Therapy in the Treatment of Mental Illness | 00:23:00 | ||
| Module 11: Communication Skills and Empathy in Counselling | 00:20:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment – Counselling | 1 week, 3 days | ||
Certificate of Achievement
Upon completion, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate recognised globally. Choose from:
Pdf Certificate & Transcript £7.99
Hardcopy Certificate & Transcript £17.99
This certification validates your knowledge and skills, boosting your employability in healthcare.
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