Counselling and Psychotherapy Distance Learning CourseC206

Course Info

Support

As a valued student of Start Learning you will have the facility to use our personal tutor service.  At Start Learning we have a friendly team of highly qualified and experienced tutors.  A tutor will be allocated to our student for 12 months, starting from when study materials are received.  The tutors are contacted via email and are responsible for marking assignments and guiding you through the course to ensure you are ready for your examinations.

Entry Requirements 

There are no entry requirements.
At Start Learning we believe that everyone should be given the opportunity to expand their knowledge and study further.  Therefore we do not have strict entry requirements; we take factors such as, experience, enthusiasm, self motivation etc into consideration.  Students will be given plenty of resources to help them overcome obstacles.  Start Learning tutors will also aid our students and answer queries.      

Recommended hours of Study

You can work at your own pace but you must complete the course within the 12 month period.

Course Contents

Counselling and Psychotherapy consists of the following:

Topic 1 – The basics of Counselling and Psychotherapy
Topic 2 – Models and approaches of therapy
Topic 3 – Types of counselling
Topic 4 – Accompanying treatments
Topic 5 – Mental Health conditions
Topic 6 – Delivery of Counselling and Psychotherapy
Topic 7 – Listening skills and Validation
Topic 8 – How to help someone in a crisis
Topic 9 – Common problems in Counselling and Psychotherapy
Topic 10 – Abuse and Trauma
Topic 11 – Useful strategies
Topic 12 – Being a Therapist

Easy Payment Plan

50% Deposit + Postage = £212.50 + £4.95 (This is paid when signing up for the course)

First Instalment = £70.83 (This is paid 1 month after signing up for the course)

Second Instalment = £70.83 (This is paid 2 months after signing up for the course)

Third Instalment = £70.83 (This is paid 3 months after signing up for the course)

Call us on 0800 074 1222 or email us at info@start-learning.co.uk if you would like to set up a payment plan.

Qualification

Qualification

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Level 4 Award in Counselling and Psychotherapy, Plus a Start Learning Diploma.

Awarding Body Information

NCFE is a national awarding body.  Awarding bodies design and award qualifications which recognise the skills, knowledge and understanding achieved by a learner at a particular level and in a particular subject.
NCFE is recognised as an awarding body for England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The following the regulators for England, Wales and Northern Ireland.:
England: Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual)
Wales : Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) Northern Ireland: Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA)

Assessment

As you work through this course you are required to complete a series of tutor marked assignments, which you can then send to your tutor for marking. There is no word count for these assignments; however you do have to prove to your tutor that you have fully understood the question asked.

Language of Examination

English

FAQ's

Q: How does the Counselling and Psychotherapy course work?
A: The great thing about distance learning is that you can study from home or work, at your own pace and in your own time. You will also have your own professional personal tutor offering unlimited support via email and post, seven days a week. He or she will be happy to answer any questions you may have and give you advice as to how to complete the course successfully.

Q: Is there an exam at the end of the course?
A: No, the course is made up of assignments which you complete and send to your tutor for marking.

Q: Is there a word count for my assignments?
A: No, there is no specific word count but you have to prove to the tutor that you have fully understood the questions. One sentence answers will not be accepted and you will be asked to redo the question and resubmit it.

Q: What happens if I’ve paid for the course but find it unsuitable?
A: Not a problem. If you return it within seven days, we’ll give you a complete refund, as long as the course is in re-saleable condition.

Q: What are the qualifications required to enrol onto this course?
A: No Entry Requirements

Q: How long do I have access to the personal tutor service?
A: The personal tutor service is available for 12 months from when the study materials are received.  At Start Learning we aim help our students to the best of our ability; therefore we are always delighted to answer questions and queries out with the 12 month period.
 
Q: Do your courses meet the latest syllabus changes?
A: yes, all our course materials meet any changes and will be updated free of charge if further changes are made.
 
Q: Is this Counselling and Psychotherapy course paper based or on-line? 
A: Our Counselling and Psychotherapy course is paper based and comes in an attractive folder. 

Q: I still have questions? / I would like more information?
A:  If you require more information please do not hesitate to contact Start Learning via email: info@start-learning.co.uk or call us on 0800 074 1222 or 0141 218 4424.

We look forward to hearing from you.