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Counselling Courses

Counselling courses can help you learn active listening, empathy, conflict resolution, and assessment techniques. You can build skills in client rapport, cultural competency, and crisis intervention strategies. Courses can introduce tools like cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques, motivational interviewing, and assessment frameworks that enhance your ability to support clients effectively.

Popular Counselling Courses and Certifications


  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Psychology in Everyday Life

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Positivity, Optimism, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Compassion, Sociology, Culture, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Decision Intelligence, Policy Analysis, Mental Health, Resilience, Critical Thinking, Human Development, Personal Development, Child Development, Social Sciences, Empathy

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    32 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Primeros Auxilios Psicológicos (PAP)

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Intervention, Pediatric First Aid, Stress First Aid, Emergency Response, First Aid, Emergency Services, Stress Management, Disabilities, Trauma Care, Mental Health, Family Support, Developmental Disabilities, Psychology, Working With Children, Child Development, Social Work

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Psicología

    Skills you'll gain: Student-Centred Learning, Psychology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Creativity, Human Development, Behavior Management, Pedagogy, Neurology, Culture, Self-Awareness, Education and Training, Student Engagement, Molecular Biology, Learning Strategies, Anatomy, Child Development, Computational Thinking, Systems Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.4K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Decision-Making for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Decisiveness, Complex Problem Solving, Resourcefulness, Creativity, Curiosity, Strategic Thinking, Root Cause Analysis, Independent Thinking, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Risk Analysis, Innovation, Social Impact, Risk Management, Analysis, Data Collection, Collaboration

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    141 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Toronto

    Introduction to Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Sensory Systems Analysis, Psychiatry, Mental Health Therapies, Human Development, Learning Theory, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Social Sciences, Applied Behavior Analysis, Scientific Methods, Sociology, Neurology, Child Development, Experimentation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    5.4K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    A Clinician's Guide: Soft Skills for Better Patient Outcomes

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Education and Support, Constructive Feedback, Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Compassion, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Empathy, Employee Engagement, Telehealth, Interpersonal Communications, Self-Awareness, Active Listening, Communication, Data Analysis, Cultural Sensitivity, Quality Improvement, Leadership and Management, Continuous Improvement Process

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Self-Guided Wellness Coaching

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Growth Mindedness, Overcoming Obstacles, Health And Wellness Coaching, Personal Development, Empowerment, Coaching, Behavior Management, Self-Awareness, Action Oriented, Planning

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Less Stress, Better Health

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Mental Health, Physiology, Psychology, Scientific Methods, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Chronic Diseases, Immunology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Fundamentos de la Psicología

    Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Psychology, Personal Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Sensory Systems Analysis, Oncology, Health Education, Health Promotion, Optimism, Behavioral Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community and Social Work, Empowerment, Mental and Behavioral Health, Human Learning, Psychosocial Assessments, Self-Awareness, Learning Theory, Human Development, Scientific Methods

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    504 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Primeros Auxilios Psicológicos

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Intervention, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health Therapies, Stress First Aid, First Aid, Emergency Response, Emergency Services, Mental Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Assistance, Preventative Care

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    89 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Collaboration For Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Public Speaking, Problem Solving, Positivity, Lecturing, Presentations, Storytelling, Optimism, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Decisiveness, Complex Problem Solving, Oral Expression, Communication Strategies, Empowerment, Growth Mindedness, Creative Problem-Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Personal Development, Data Collection

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    218 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    Universidades Anáhuac

    Gestión del estrés y Mindfulness

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Mindfulness, Meditation & Breathwork, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Physiology, Personal Care

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    96 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular counselling courses

  • Psychology in Everyday Life: American Psychological Association
  • Primeros Auxilios Psicológicos (PAP): Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Psicología: Universidad de Palermo
  • Decision-Making for Everyone: Arizona State University
  • Introduction to Psychology: University of Toronto
  • A Clinician's Guide: Soft Skills for Better Patient Outcomes: Coursera
  • Self-Guided Wellness Coaching: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Less Stress, Better Health: American Psychological Association
  • Fundamentos de la Psicología: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Primeros Auxilios Psicológicos : Universidad de Palermo

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