Careers in counselling
Today, there’s growing recognition of the importance of mental well-being and this shift has created a pressing need for compassionate, qualified counselling professionals.
If you have a natural inclination to listen and support others, a career in counselling could be for you. Our counselling courses prepare you to work with individuals and groups, equipping you with the tools to make a profound impact on people’s lives.
As a trained counsellor, you'll play a crucial role in helping clients navigate past traumas, overcome present obstacles, and build resilience for the future.
Our counselling courses
Our comprehensive offering of counselling courses covers every discipline and niche that you may want to specialise in. We offer qualifications in areas such as:
- Addiction Counselling
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Counselling Children and Adolescents
- Drugs and Alcohol Abuse Counselling
- Grief Counselling
- Life Coaching
- Understanding Abuse and Trauma
Studying a counselling course online
Flexible learning: Study at your own pace and convenience.
Expert tuition: Receive support from experienced tutors.
Career guidance: Access resources and advice to help you advance your career.
An online counselling course enables you to seamlessly integrate your studies into your current lifestyle, allowing you to manage your responsibilities while working towards your career aspirations. With no commute required and the absence of a set timetable, you have the freedom to study at your own pace, whenever and wherever is most suitable for you.
Course structure and content
Our courses are structured to provide a clear and progressive learning path. You'll explore a variety of topics, including:
- Counselling skills and approaches
- The counselling relationship
- The history of counselling
- The person-centred approach
- Behavioural approaches
Certifications and qualifications
Our array of counselling courses offers a learning path for both beginners and advanced practitioners. Our counselling courses are endorsed by respected bodies including QLS, ACCPH and CACHE, allowing you to meet industry standards and gain the knowledge base for a thriving counselling career.
QLS courses: We offer QLS Level 2, 3, and 4, for individuals requiring the knowledge and understanding to work as counsellors.
ACCPH approved: We offer counselling certificates approved by ACCPH, a recognised counselling body that endorses courses that meet a high-quality of training.
CACHE qualifications: We offer CACHE diplomas in counselling skills. CACHE certificates are amongst the most highly regarded in the education and care industries.
Study format
Our counselling courses offer complete flexibility and you can study anytime, anywhere. All of your materials will be posted or emailed to you and you will also receive tutor support by email, so help is only a click away.
Our courses have a generous one or two year completion deadline; this is more than enough time to complete the modules, removing the stress of rushed deadlines.
We offer two delivery methods for your counselling course, study pack and online, to allow you to learn in the way that suits you best.
Study Pack: If you choose to purchase a study pack you will receive all of your study materials in printed format, along with a study guide, an OSC pen with a highlighter, a study planner and a notebook.
Online: Or, choose to study online and you’ll receive access to Ohana, our bespoke learner portal, within 24 hours of your order being processed. This houses all of your study materials in electronic format.
Support and resources
We are committed to your success and our dedicated support team is available to assist you throughout your studies. You'll have access to a wealth of resources, including:
- Online learning platform with interactive materials
- Study guides and tutor-marked assignments
- Career advice and job search support
- Mentorship opportunities
When you enrol on a counselling course with Open Study College, you gain access to unlimited tutor support via email. Your tutor will be available to help you with any questions you may have, whether they pertain to your assignments.
You can rest assured that your tutor will help guide you through your studies and provide valuable assistance to address any queries you may have, ensuring that you receive the support you need to excel in your academic pursuits.
All of our tutors are subject specialists within the counselling industry so you can be assured that you will have the support that you need when you need it.
