Person-Centred Counselling Skills | Certification Program®

Become a Certified Counselling Psychologist by learning Person Centered Counselling Skills through our Program.

What you'll learn

Develop active listening skills to create a safe, non-judgmental environment for clients, using techniques like reflection, summarizing, and minimal encouragers

Understand core counselling principles such as empathy, congruence, and unconditional positive regard, and how they influence the therapeutic relationship.

Learn the structure and ethics of counselling sessions, including informed consent, confidentiality, and the importance of maintaining professional boundaries.

Recognize and manage resistance in clients by exploring its underlying causes and responding with empathy and therapeutic presence.

Use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques such as identifying automatic thoughts and thought records to help clients develop awareness.

Apply solution-focused strategies, including miracle questions and strength-based conversations, to empower clients to set achievable goals.

Implement Gestalt-based techniques, like the empty chair method and here-and-now awareness, to deepen emotional understanding and client integration.

Build professional confidence, through supervision, peer reflection, and continuous professional development to sustain long-term growth in your counselling.

Requirements

Foundational knowledge in psychology, human behaviour, or social sciences is recommended for contextual understanding of counselling frameworks.

Capacity for intrapersonal analysis, including the ability to reflect critically on one’s own cognitive, emotional, and behavioural patterns.

Commitment to personal and professional development, with a willingness to explore self-awareness as a therapeutic tool.

Interest in acquiring or enhancing competencies for professional counselling, coaching, or psychosocial support roles in clinical or community settings.

Regular access to a structured journaling system or reflective documentation tool (digital or paper-based) for experiential learning tasks.

Ability to engage with multimedia educational content, including streaming high-resolution video lectures and completing structured learning exercises.

Access to a distraction-free learning environment conducive to emotional introspection, skills rehearsal, and practice dialogues.

Adherence to ethical principles and confidentiality standards, with a readiness to apply counselling tools responsibly and within appropriate professional boundaries.

Description

Become the counsellor people trust—without wasting time on irrelevant theory. This concise, powerful course on counselling skills is designed for the modern learner who wants to make a real difference in others’ lives.In just two hours, you'll learn the most essential and effective counselling skills drawn from decades of psychological research and real-world practice. Whether you're preparing for a career in mental health or simply want to enhance your ability to listen and support others, this course delivers exactly what you need—fast, practical, and research-backed.Through a blend of engaging animations, visual summaries, and hands-on techniques, you'll explore the core foundations of effective counselling. Learn how to build rapport, ask powerful questions, manage silence, and handle deep emotional responses with professionalism and compassion.We focus on what matters most:Active Listening that makes people feel truly heardEmpathy and Congruence that form the bedrock of therapeutic connectionCognitive Behavioural Techniques (CBT) to challenge distorted thinkingSolution-Focused Tools like miracle questions to create rapid transformationEthical Practice, boundaries, and dealing with resistanceCultural Sensitivity and inclusive counselling approachesThis course is concise but rich—saving you from hours of slow narration and bloated theory. We've streamlined the most impactful lessons so you can start helping people confidently—today. Our counselling content is regularly updated, grounded in the latest psychological research, and refined based on real student feedback.If you're looking for a course that respects your time and expands your skillset, this is it. Whether you're starting from scratch or brushing up your skills, you'll leave this course more confident, more capable, and more compassionate.By the end of this course, you’ll not only understand the core skills of counselling—you’ll be able to apply them immediately in conversations, coaching sessions, or client work.Plus, don’t miss our highest-rated course on Solution-Focused Brief Therapy—a fast, effective model used by therapists worldwide. You’ll find the link in the resource section of this course.Join thousands of students who are transforming lives—one conversation at a time. Enroll now and take your first step toward becoming a confident, ethical, and skilled counsellor.

Overview

Section 1: Foundations of Counselling – Building Skills, Ethics, and Self-Awareness

Lecture 1 What Exactly is Counselling? Understanding Its Purpose, Power, and Differences

Lecture 2 Building the Counselling Relationship: Trust, Rapport, and Safe Emotional Space

Lecture 3 Core Counselling Skills You Need: Empathy, Listening, & Being Genuinely Present

Lecture 4 Ethics and Boundaries in Counselling Practice: Confidentiality, Consent, & Roles

Lecture 5 Why Self-Awareness Makes or Breaks a Counsellor: Counselling Psychology Tools

Section 2: Mastering Counselling Communication – Listening, Responding & Emotional Presence

Lecture 6 How Words, Tone, and Body Language Shape Every Counselling Conversation

Lecture 7 Active Listening in Action: Paraphrasing, Summarizing, and Technical Aspects

Lecture 8 Asking the Right Questions: When, Why, and How to Use Open, Closed & Socratic Qs

Lecture 9 Managing Silence and Emotions: How to Stay Present During Deep or Painful Moment

Lecture 10 Giving and Receiving Feedback in Therapy: Encouraging Growth Without Judgement

Section 3: Counselling Models and Approaches – Theory in Action for Client Transformation

Lecture 11 The Person-Centred Approach by Carl Rogers: Core Conditions and Transformation

Lecture 12 Cognitive Behavioural Counselling (CBT): Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors

Lecture 13 Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT): Goal-Driven, Strength-Based Counselling

Lecture 14 Gestalt Therapy Techniques: The Here-and-Now, Awareness, and Experiential Method

Lecture 15 Integrative Counselling: Blending Theories & Models to Meet Diverse Client Needs

Section 4: Real-World Counselling – Practice, Growth, & Professional Identity | Techniques

Lecture 16 Starting Strong: The First Counselling Session, Intake Forms, & Setting Therapy

Lecture 17 Handling Resistance, Grief, Anger, & Anxiety: Emotional Intelligence in Process

Lecture 18 Culturally Aware Counselling: Practising Inclusion, Sensitivity, and Identity

Lecture 19 Why Supervision Matters: Reflection, Support & Lifelong Professional Development

Lecture 20 Becoming a Confident Counsellor: Career Growth, Ethical Strength, & Real Impact

Aspiring counsellors and therapists seeking a structured, research-informed introduction to core counselling skills and ethical practice.,Psychology students and trainees looking to complement their academic knowledge with practical communication and therapeutic techniques.,Mental health advocates, peer supporters, and community outreach professionals aiming to enhance their ability to support individuals in distress.,Life coaches, personal development mentors, and wellness professionals interested in integrating counselling micro-skills into their client work.,Educators, teachers, and school facilitators who provide emotional support and guidance within academic or developmental settings.,Social workers, NGO staff, and crisis response volunteers engaged in frontline or relational support roles requiring empathetic communication.,HR managers, employee well-being coordinators, and workplace leaders navigating sensitive conversations and mental health-related concerns in organizational contexts.,Anyone committed to improving their listening, empathy, and interpersonal skills—whether professionally or personally.