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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, delivered live via Zoom provide an educational opportunity for both experienced and newly qualified counsellors. Click here to read more about the course modules. 

New Course Dates: Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People - October 2025 - January 2026

Friday 17 October 2025 - Attachment and Neuroscience

Saturday 18 October 2025 - Interrupted Attachment

Friday 14 November 2025 - Child Development and Transitions

Saturday 15 November 2025 - Play for Development

Friday 12 December 2025 - Working with Trauma

Saturday 13 December 2025 - Assessments and Safe Ethical Practice

Friday 23 January 2026 - Multi-Agencies and Systems

Saturday 24 January 2026 - Storytelling and Endings

Cost: £750 (£100 Deposit, balance when course starts)
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