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Counselling courses

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Counselling courses

Gain the skills needed for a rewarding career in counselling and cut out the commuting time of a traditional college.

For those looking to become a counsellor, studying for a course is the best way you can demonstrate your expertise and our distance learning counselling courses are the solution!

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Our range of counselling courses

Are you considering a counselling course? Here at Open Study College, we provide a range of courses that can be studied remotely, offering you the convenience of studying from home. Our courses are designed to be flexible and adaptable, enabling you to manage your education alongside your current responsibilities, whether you have work commitments, family obligations, or other commitments. With our courses, you have the freedom to pursue your aspirations and grow your career by studying where and when you want.

Online counselling courses

By choosing to study an online counselling course, you can attain the same qualifications as those studying at a traditional college, but with the added convenience and flexibility. 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. 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.

Tutor support

When you enrol on a course with Open Study College, you gain access to unlimited tutor support via email – just one of the many benefits of studying with us. Your tutor will be available to help you with any questions you may have, whether they pertain to your coursework or exams. 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.

Frequently asked questions

There are many reasons to consider taking a counselling course. For starters, counselling is a rewarding and fulfilling career that allows you to make a real difference in people’s lives. As a counsellor, you can provide support, guidance, and a safe space for individuals to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Additionally, counselling skills are useful in many other professional and personal settings, such as teaching, healthcare, and personal relationships. Finally, the demand for qualified counsellors is on the rise, with many job opportunities available in a variety of sectors. By pursuing a counselling course, you can gain the skills, knowledge, and credentials to make a positive impact.

In a counselling course, you can expect to learn about various counselling theories and techniques, communication skills, ethics, and multicultural issues. You will also develop practical counselling skills through supervised practice sessions.

At Open Study College, we offer a range of counselling courses at different levels, from introductory to advanced. The price of our counselling courses varies depending on the level and duration of the course. Our introductory courses start at around £299, while our more advanced courses can cost up to £1,799. We also offer flexible payment options to make our courses more flexible and accessible.

Yes, you can do a counselling course online with Open Study College. We offer a range of online counselling courses, which you can study from the comfort of your own home. They are designed to be flexible and allow you to fit your studies around your other commitments. You will have access to online course materials and support from our experienced tutors throughout your studies.

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We are delighted that you are considering joining us to study and take pleasure in welcoming you to our family.

Open Study College is one of the UK’s leading distance learning colleges. We provide professionally recognised Counselling courses that enable you to study at your own pace, in your own environment either online or via printed materials sent to your home.

We understand that choosing a course is a big decision. That’s why we have a team of friendly, knowledgeable education specialists that can help you choose the right bookkeeping qualifications for you.

Over the past 15 years we’ve enrolled over 100,000 people on courses that have improved their education and their career prospects!

Our education specialists can answer any questions you may have, talk you through our finance options and get you enrolled over the telephone.

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