Certificate in Counselling Skills
This course provides valuable foundation training in counselling and listening skills. It is a highly experiential programme designed to enhance these skills, develop ways of understanding patterns of human growth and behaviour and strengthen your self-awareness.
The Certificate in Counselling Skills provides a solid foundation and is a requirement (or other equivalent training completed) for progression on to the Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling training course.
To apply, complete the application form below or direct any queries to [email protected]
“It is fascinating how the ICCS course is structured from the beginning to the end, also how well theory and practise are combined. If this course is a taster for the diploma then I can rest assured that by the end of the training I would be a well-rounded counsellor.” – 2023-2024 Course Attendee
How this course is delivered
Intensive Format (January – July)
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18 days between January and July, spread across three weekends (2 days each) and four long weekends (3 days each).
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Each day combines seminars, self-awareness experiential groups and 2 days are dedicated to skills development.
Full Year Format (October – July)
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Thirty 3.5 hour sessions delivered in two parts; a weekly 1.5 hour seminar which focuses on skills and understanding and a 1.5 hour self awareness experiential group.
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Includes one compulsory Saturday workshop per term.
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Breaks to coincide with Gloucestershire school holidays.
This is a highly experiential course delivered by qualified and experienced counsellors and group facilitators. The training places great emphasis on reflection, the giving and receiving of feedback, challenges and constructive dialogue.
This course is for you if…
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You are interested in pursuing a professional counselling qualification.
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You have a counselling function in your work, such as health services, teaching , social services, care managers, supervisors in a team leading role and those working / volunteering in charitable and 3rd sector organisations.
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You are interested in personal development.
Course Overview
Given that a strong, trusting relationship is the foundation of all counselling (whichever theoretical approach is followed), this course is centred on how to create and use a relationship to best support another. This includes:
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Counselling Theory: Gain a framework for practice, including basic developmental theory influenced by psychodynamic ideas.
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Practical Techniques: Learn basic counselling techniques and the skills of active listening in order to facilitate the client’s own problem solving and development.
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Self-Awareness Development: Cultivate empathy, self-awareness, and other qualities essential for growth as a listener and counsellor.
