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

 

New Course Dates:

Friday 18 October 2024 - Attachment and Neuroscience

Saturday 19 October 2024 - Interrupted Attachment

Friday 22 November 2024 - Child Development and Transitions

Saturday 23 November 2024 - Play for Development

Friday 13 December 2024 - Working with Trauma

Saturday 14 December 2024 - Assessments and Safe Ethical Practice

Friday 17 January 2025 - Multi-Agencies and Systems

Saturday 18 January 2025 - Storytelling and Endings

Cost: £650 (£100 Deposit, balance when course starts)

Please complete the application form and pay £100 deposit to secure your place.

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