It is a form of counselling that supports young people in managing emotional, behavioural, and psychological challenges using age-appropriate therapeutic techniques.

You will learn child development, adolescent psychology, counselling theories, communication skills, trauma awareness, safeguarding, and emotional support techniques.

Counselling helps young people express emotions, cope with stress, manage behaviour, and develop healthy emotional resilience.

They may experience anxiety, depression, bullying, family problems, trauma, academic stress, and behavioural challenges.

Trauma-informed counselling recognises the impact of past trauma and provides safe, supportive approaches to avoid re-traumatisation.

They use empathy, active listening, consistency, confidentiality, and non-judgemental communication to build safe relationships.

Important skills include communication, patience, empathy, observation, emotional intelligence, and safeguarding awareness.

Safeguarding ensures children and adolescents are protected from harm, abuse, and neglect while receiving safe support.

Yes. Counselling helps children understand emotions, improve behaviour, build confidence, and cope with life challenges.

A youth counsellor supports emotional wellbeing, provides coping strategies, and helps young people navigate personal and social challenges.

Yes. It provides foundational knowledge and skills for progressing into counselling or mental health support roles.

Career opportunities include Child and Adolescent Counsellor, Youth Support Worker, School Counsellor Assistant, Mental Health Support Worker, Behavioural Support Assistant, Family Support Worker, Community Counsellor Assistant, and Emotional Wellbeing Practitioner.