Description
This Psychotherapist Training Course is a practical training course for anyone looking to become a qualified psychotherapist. It covers the skills and qualifications required to kickstart your career, as well as theoretical and practical knowledge of psychotherapy.
This in-depth training course covers different approaches and schools of thought. In addition to learning about the different types of psychological disorders and forms of psychotherapy, you will gain a practical understanding of how to start a psychotherapy practice and set up the therapeutic environment.
Through case studies and step-by-step guidance, you will learn how to conduct individual, group, couple and online therapy sessions, developing your active listening and person-centred communication skills along the way.
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 course
This comprehensive training course is a must for aspiring psychotherapists and those who wish to work in a similar role, such as:
Psychotherapist
Counselling Psychologist
Clinical Psychologist
Group Counsellor
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
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
Understand the differences between counselling and psychotherapy
Set up the therapeutic environment and maintain a positive therapeutic relationship with clients
Demonstrate excellent active listening and person-centred therapy skills
Identify the different types and forms of psychotherapy
Assess the mental health of clients and understand the causes of different mental health conditions
Support clients who are self-harming or having suicidal thoughts
Conduct individual, group, couple and online therapy sessions
Set up their own psychotherapy practice and advertise their professional services
Assessment
At the end of the 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 to the Course
Module 02: Introduction to Psychotherapy
Module 03: Therapeutic Relationship & Environment
Module 04: Approaches & Schools of Thought
Module 05: Types & Forms of psychotherapy
Module 06: Mental Health Conditions
Module 07: Helping the client in crisis
Module 08: Working as a Therapist
