Essential Skills Diploma
in Counselling Children and Young People
Our post-qualifying diploma course equips qualified counsellors with the essential skills, knowledge and abilities to work as child and adolescent therapists in a variety of settings.
The course is accredited with CPD Services.
The course meets the BACP competency framework, and will provide you with an overview of child development, an understanding of the different types of counselling approaches that can be used with children and young people, and how to put these into practice. You will also learn about the ethical considerations involved in counselling children and adolescents.
The 8 online training modules provide an educational opportunity for both experienced and newly qualified counsellors. Click here to read more about the course modules.
Friday 5 May 2023 - Attachment and Neuroscience
Saturday 6 May 2023 - Interrupted Attachment
Friday 2 June 2023 - Child Development and Transitions
Saturday 3 June 2023 - Play for Development
Friday 23 June 2023 - Working with Trauma
Friday 21 July 2023 - Assessments and Safe Ethical Practice
Friday 18 August 2023 - Multi-Agencies and Systems
Saturday 19 August 2023 - Storytelling and Endings
New Course Dates:
Friday 20 Oct 2023 - Attachment and Neuroscience
Saturday 21 Oct 2023 - Interrupted Attachment
Friday 17 Nov 2023 - Child Development and Transitions
Saturday 18 Nov 2023 - Play for Development
Friday 8 Dec 2023 - Working with Trauma
Friday 19 Jan 2024 - Assessments and Safe Ethical Practice
Friday 23 Feb 2024 - Multi-Agencies and Systems
Saturday 24 Feb 2024 - Storytelling and Endings
Cost: £600 (£100 Deposit, balance when course starts)
If your employer is paying for the course please click 'Employer Invoice' button
