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Counselling Skills for Beginners

Counselling Skills for Beginners

Last updated: August 15, 2026

Language: English

Flexible Schedule

The Counselling Skills for Beginners course is designed to introduce learners to the fundamental skills needed for effective and supportive communication. It covers key areas such as active listening, empathy, questioning techniques, building rapport, confidentiality, and understanding emotions. Learners will also explore professional boundaries and ways to communicate with people respectfully and effectively. By the end of the course, students will have a strong foundation in basic counselling skills, making it ideal for beginners and those interested in support, care, coaching, or people-focused roles.

Course Curriculum

Section 01: Foundations of Counselling Principles History and Everyday Application
	Module 01: Foundations of Counselling Principles History and Everyday Application	00:22:00
Section 02: Core Counselling Skills Active Listening Empathy Questioning and Refle
	Module 02: Core Counselling Skills Active Listening Empathy Questioning and Refle	00:21:00
Section 03: Building Therapeutic Relationships Rapport Non Verbal Skills and Cultural Competence
	Module 03: Building Therapeutic Relationships Rapport Non Verbal Skills and Cultural Competence	00:23:00
Section 04: Ethics Boundaries and Self Development in Counselling Practice
	Module 04: Ethics Boundaries and Self Development in Counselling Practice	00:23:00
Section 05: Counselling Models and Approaches Person Centred CBT Psychodynamic and Integrative
	Module 05: Counselling Models and Approaches Person Centred CBT Psychodynamic and Integrative	00:23:00
Section 06: Practising Counselling Skills Session Structure Role Play and Real Life Application
	Module 06: Practising Counselling Skills Session Structure Role Play and Real Life Application	00:22:00
Section 07: Career Development and Lifelong Learning for Counsellors
	Module 07: Career Development and Lifelong Learning for Counsellors	00:23:00