Description
The Depression Counselling Course is a comprehensive training course designed to provide essential information on how to become a depression counsellor. It covers both theoretical and practical knowledge, including how depression affects the brain.
As many as 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health illness in the UK each year, and depression is the most common mental health issue worldwide. In this Depression Counselling Training Course, you will learn how to counselling for depression and anxiety, from bipolar disorder to bereavement. It also provides step-by-step guidance on how to conduct individual and group therapy sessions.
You will learn how to identify the signs of depression, which medicines are used to treat each form of depression and the different types of complementary alternative therapies that can be used to overcome depression. This Depression Counselling Course also provides key statistical medication information in the UK, with an overview of neurogenesis.
Accredited by CPD
Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
Developed by qualified professionals
Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
24/7 Learning Assistance
Discounts on bulk purchases
Who Should Take The Depression Counselling Course
This Depression Counselling Course is ideal for those interested in starting a career in this field, which includes the following roles:
Depression Counsellor
Clinical Psychotherapist
Bereavement Counsellor
CBT Therapist
Certification
Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99). All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.
Learning Outcomes of Depression Counselling Diploma Course
By the end of the Depression Counselling Training Course, learners will be able to:
Identify the common signs of depression, anxiety and stress
Demonstrate knowledge of how depression affects the brain
Understand the environmental and health factors that can cause depression
List the types of depression, understanding their causes, impact & symptoms
Express awareness of how depression and creativity are closely linked
Understand the different types of medication used to treat depression
Implement a person-centred approach in counselling and maintain a positive therapeutic relationship
Conduct individual, group, family and couple therapy sessions
Assessment
At the end of the Depression Counselling Training Course, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the course. Answers are marked instantly and automatically, allowing you to know straight away whether you have passed. If you haven’t, there’s no limit on the number of times you can take the final exam. All this is included in the one-time fee you paid for the course itself.
Curriculum
Module 01: Introduction
Module 02: What Causes Depression?
Module 03: Different Types of Depression
Module 04: Different Types of Medicine
Module 05: Complementary Alternative Therapies
Module 06: Counselling Approaches to Depression
