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Children Counselling and Therapy Course
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Prepare to support children’s mental and emotional wellbeing with professional counselling and therapy techniques.
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Extra included:
- ✅ Lifetime Access to this course
- ✅ Free Course Included: Children and Adolescents Counselling Course
- ✅ Free Course Included: Counselling Children & Supporting Their Wellbeing
Last audited and updated on: 1st August 2025
Overview
The Children Counseling and Therapy Course aims to equip you with the skills necessary to effectively treat disturbed children and deal with their trauma, loss, and attachment issues.
The course will present a general overview of working therapeutically with children and young people, recognising mental health problems, ethics and expert practice, and some of the challenges associated with working in this specialised field. In addition, you’ll get knowledge about things like play development, creative methods, psychology, and art supplies.
Finally, to effectively interact with children and adolescents in a therapeutic relationship, you will develop your listening, reflecting, empathy, attending, observing, paraphrasing, and summarising abilities.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply therapeutic language effectively to facilitate communication with children in counselling settings.
- Identify psychological issues affecting children and implement appropriate therapeutic interventions.
- Analyse the psychology of growth and development to tailor counselling approaches for children.
- Evaluate therapeutic outcomes and adjust counselling strategies to meet children's needs.
- Demonstrate proficiency in working as a counsellor with children in various contexts.
- Utilise empathy and active listening skills to build trust and rapport with children.
- Implement evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address children's emotional and behavioural challenges.
- Recognise ethical considerations and professional boundaries in counselling practice with children.
- Collaborate with parents, caregivers, and other professionals to support children's holistic development.
- Continuously reflect on and refine counselling practice to enhance effectiveness and client outcomes.
Why choose this course
- Affordable, Accessible, informative and well-structured study materials
- Earn a globally recognised accredited qualification
- Study in your own time, at your own pace, through any device
- Benefit from feedback through mock exams and multiple-choice assessments
- Excellent career advancement/career switch opportunities
- Get 24/7 help or advice from our email and live chat teams
Who is this course for
- Aspiring counsellors seeking specialised training in working with children and adolescents.
- Psychologists and therapists interested in expanding their expertise to include child counselling.
- Educators and school staff aim to better support students' mental health and well-being.
- Social workers and youth workers looking to enhance their counselling skills for working with children.
- Parents and caregivers seeking knowledge and strategies to support children's emotional and psychological needs.
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 £79. 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.
Entry requirements
This course is available to learners of all academic backgrounds, but you must be 16 or above to undertake the qualification.
Apart from that, all you need is an internet connection, a good understanding of English and a passion for learning.
Method of Assessment
On successful completion of the Children Counselling And Therapy Course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice assessment. You will need to score 60% or above to pass the course. After successfully passing the exam, you will be able to apply for a Quality Licence Scheme endorsed certificate of achievement. The assessment will be evaluated automatically and the results will be given to you immediately.
Career path
- Child Counsellor
- Play Therapist
- School Counsellor
- Child Psychologist
- Family Therapist
- Youth Counsellor
- Clinical Social Worker
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health Worker
Children Counselling and Therapy Course Reviews
Course Curriculum
| Introduction | |||
| Definition of Counselling | 00:04:00 | ||
| The Counselling Relationship | 00:06:00 | ||
| Psychology of Growth and Development | |||
| The Development Cycle | 00:07:00 | ||
| Parent, Child, Teacher Relationships | 00:08:00 | ||
| The Complexities of Growth | 00:08:00 | ||
| Introduction – Psychological Development | 00:09:00 | ||
| Therapeutic Language | |||
| Conflict and Stress | 00:11:00 | ||
| Behavioural Therapies | 00:07:00 | ||
| Working with Children | 00:07:00 | ||
| The Use of Language | 00:07:00 | ||
| Memory | 00:08:00 | ||
| Psychological Issues | |||
| Grief and Bereavement | 00:06:00 | ||
| Exploring Grief and Letting Go | 00:07:00 | ||
| Dysfunctional Families | 00:08:00 | ||
| What is Co-Dependency | 00:07:00 | ||
| Child Bullying and Child Abuse | 00:08:00 | ||
| Therapeutic Outcomes | |||
| Psychological Study of Education | 00:06:00 | ||
| Transformation | 00:07:00 | ||
| Using Newly Found Skills | 00:05:00 | ||
| Recovery – The Therapeutic Process | 00:05:00 | ||
| Moving on – Emotional Intimacy | 00:06:00 | ||
| Working as a Counsellor | |||
| Setting Up a Practice | 00:10:00 | ||
| Resources | |||
| Resource – Children Counselling and Therapy Course | 00:00:00 | ||
| Mock Exam | |||
| Mock Exam – Children Counselling and Therapy Course | 00:20:00 | ||
| Final Exam | |||
| Final Exam – Children Counselling and Therapy Course | 00:20:00 | ||
| Recommended Materials | |||
| Workbook – Children Counselling and Therapy Course | 4 days, 18 hours | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment – Children Counselling and Therapy Course | 3 days, 4 hours | ||
| Order Your Certificate | |||
| Order your Certificate QLS | 00:00:00 | ||
| Trustpilot Review | |||
| Trustpilot Review | 00:00:00 | ||
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the Children Counselling and Therapy Course?
This course provides essential knowledge and skills to support children’s emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs using counselling approaches.
Who should enrol in this course?
It is ideal for parents, teachers, teaching assistants, childcare workers, youth workers, counsellors, and those supporting children’s wellbeing.
What topics are covered in the course?
You will learn child psychology, emotional development, play therapy basics, trauma awareness, safeguarding, and communication techniques.
Is this course suitable for working with children in the UK?
Yes, the course aligns with UK safeguarding standards and supports best practice in educational and care settings.
Will I learn practical counselling techniques?
Yes, the course explores age-appropriate techniques such as play-based communication, active listening, and emotional regulation strategies.
Can this course help me work in a child support role?
Yes, it supports roles in schools, childcare settings, counselling support, family services, and youth organisations.
How long will I have access to the course?
For this course, you will have access to the course materials for 1 year only. This means you can review the content as often as you like within the year, even after you've completed the course. However, if you buy Lifetime Access for the course, you will be able to access the course for a lifetime.
Is there a certificate of completion provided after completing the course?
Yes, upon successfully completing the course, you will receive a certificate of completion. This certificate can be a valuable addition to your professional portfolio and can be shared on your various social networks.
Can I switch courses or get a refund if I'm not satisfied with the course?
We want you to have a positive learning experience. If you're not satisfied with the course, you can request a course transfer or refund within 14 days of the initial purchase.
What if I have technical issues or difficulties with the course?
If you encounter technical issues or content-related difficulties with the course, our support team is available to assist you. You can reach out to them for prompt resolution.