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School Counsellor

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Learn school counselling skills, student wellbeing support, behaviour management, and safeguarding practices with this School Counsellor course.

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Overview

Supporting students’ emotional wellbeing is essential for creating a safe, positive, and productive learning environment. This comprehensive School Counsellor course equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to understand student behaviour, provide emotional support, and help learners overcome personal, social, and academic challenges. You will gain valuable insight into counselling techniques, adolescent development, safeguarding, and school-based mental health support.

School counsellors play an important role in helping students manage stress, anxiety, peer pressure, family issues, behavioural challenges, and academic concerns. This course covers counselling fundamentals, child and adolescent development, active listening, communication skills, emotional support strategies, behaviour management, safeguarding procedures, confidentiality, and referral systems. You will learn how to build trust with students, support emotional wellbeing, and contribute to a healthy school environment.

Developing school counselling skills can create opportunities across education systems, school support services, youth organisations, and community wellbeing programmes. The knowledge gained through this course is valuable for aspiring counsellors, teaching assistants, pastoral staff, and individuals interested in student wellbeing. Whether you are entering the field or strengthening your existing skills, this course provides a strong foundation for effective school counselling practice.

Learning Outcomes

Why choose this course

Certification

Endorsed Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme

Upon successful completion of the final assessment, you will be eligible to apply for the Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed Certificate of achievement. This certificate will be delivered to your doorstep through the post for £99. An extra £10 postage charge will be required for students leaving overseas. 

CPD Accredited Certificate

After the successful completion of the final assessment, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate of achievement. The PDF certificate is for 9.99, and it will be sent to you immediately after through e-mail. You can get the hard copy for 15.99, which will reach your doorsteps by post.  

Method of Assessment

At the end of the course, there will be an online MCQ assessment. In order to pass this exam, you must score at least 60%. When you submit the assessment, you will get the results immediately and can apply for your QLS-endorsed certificate.

Entry Requirements

No previous counselling experience is required. A basic interest in education, child development, psychology, communication, and supporting young people is beneficial. This course is suitable for beginners as well as individuals who want to develop school counselling skills.

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for individuals interested in supporting students’ wellbeing, including:

Career Paths

This course can support progression into roles such as:

Course Curriculum

School Counsellor - Updated Version
Introduction to School Counselling 00:18:00
Theories and Models of Counselling (Part 1) 00:19:00
Theories and Models of Counselling (Part 2) 00:21:00
Childhood and Adolescent Psychiatric Disorders 00:25:00
Counselling Children and Adolescents in Schools 00:23:00
Legal, Cultural and Ethical Issues in Professional Counselling 00:19:00
Counselling Stress and Anxiety Disorders 00:32:00
Counselling Trauma and Substance Abuse 00:20:00
Counselling Mood Disorders and Depression 00:27:00
Counselling Eating & Sleeping Disorders 00:49:00
Counselling Self-Harm and Suicide 00:21:00
Life Coaching and Career Counselling 00:23:00
Communication Skills and Empathy in Counselling 00:23:00
School Counsellor - Old Version
School Counsellor
Module 01: Introduction to School Counselling 00:05:00
Module 02: The School Counsellor 00:10:00
Module 03: School-Based Counselling 00:05:00
Module 04: Counselling In School: A Methodological Approach (Part-1) 00:15:00
Module 05: Counselling In School: A Methodological Approach (Part-2) 00:10:00
Module 06: Working with Children and Adolescents 00:10:00
Module 07: Working with Parents and Families 00:15:00
Module 08: Working With Technology in School Counselling 00:10:00
Module 09: Counselling Children with Psychological Problems 00:15:00
Module 10: Some Challenging Context in School Counselling 00:10:00
Assignment
Assignment – School Counsellor 2 weeks, 1 day
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What does a school counsellor do?

A school counsellor supports students’ emotional, social, and academic wellbeing through guidance and counselling.

What will I learn in this course?

You will learn counselling skills, child development, safeguarding, communication, and behaviour support strategies.

Is this course suitable for beginners?

Yes. It is suitable for beginners and individuals interested in working in schools.

Why are school counselors important?

They help students manage emotional challenges and improve wellbeing and academic performance.

What skills are important for school counselling?

Important skills include empathy, communication, listening, patience, and safeguarding awareness.

Can this course help me work in schools?

Yes. It provides foundational knowledge for school-based counselling and support roles.

What is safeguarding in schools?

Safeguarding involves protecting students from harm and ensuring their safety and wellbeing.

What problems do students face in schools?

Students may face anxiety, stress, bullying, family issues, behavioural challenges, and academic pressure.

Can I become a professional counsellor after this course?

It provides a foundation, but professional counselling requires further accredited qualifications.

Where can school counselors work?

They work in schools, colleges, youth centres, and educational support services.

Can I continue studying after this course?

Yes. You can progress into counselling, psychology, social work, or education support.

What career opportunities are available after completing this course?

Career opportunities include School Counsellor, Pastoral Support Worker, Student Wellbeing Officer, Behaviour Support Assistant, Youth Support Worker, Teaching Assistant (Pastoral Role), and Education Support Worker.

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