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Basic Counselling Skills Course

Our Basic Counselling Skills Course introduces attendees to understanding what counselling skills are for. Counselling skills are a set of simple yet effective interpersonal communication strategies that you can integrate into nearly any interaction. Basic counselling skills will help to improve listening and empathy skills and can improve interactions and outcomes.

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Learn how to use correct counselling skills effectively and what constitutes basic counselling skills.

What are Basic Counselling Skills for? What are good counselling skills? What is Self-Awareness? What is attending? What is active listening? What is empathy? What are SMART goals? Our Basic Counselling Skills course will help you answer the questions above and more.

Our basic counselling skills are simple interpersonal strategies that can allow people to better engage in difficult interactions, offer increased support around difficult conversations and build better trusting and helping relationships.

What does Basic Counselling Skills Course cover?

What counselling skills are for.
Recognise the boundaries of confidentiality.
Understand what Self Awareness is.
Improve general communication skills and understanding
Develop attending, active listening and empathy skills.
Provide effective feedback and explore SMART Goals.

Who is our Basic Counselling Skills Course for?

Our Basic Counselling Skills course is for anyone, who is looking to improve their interactions and communication with other people. Whatever care or non-care sector you work in our Basic Counselling Skills course will give you knowledge, skills, and confidence to have meaningful, helpful conversations with others.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to…

Discuss what how counselling skills can benefit in numerous situations and environments.
Discuss the characteristics of an effective helper.
Recognise the importance of non-verbal communication and attending.
Improve listening skills
Evaluate the types of reflection used in counselling skills.
Explore future planning and setting SMART goals

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost?

Our prices are personalised to the company, including how many delegates, and location. Please make an enquiry to get a personalised quote with no hidden costs.

Where do you cover?

We cover the whole of the UK.

Do you offer virtual training?

Many of our courses can be adapted for both classroom settings or virtual platforms like zoom. Some courses that include a practical aspect can only be delivered in a classroom setting.

Are your courses certified/accredited?

All learners will receive a certificate for any course they complete. Some of our courses are in-house certified, some of our courses are regulated by Ofqual and others are accredited by other awarding bodies.

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