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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


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    The University of Edinburgh

    Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Unconscious

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Self-Awareness, Child Development, Psychology, Mental Health, Psychotherapy, Decision Making, Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, Neurology, Scientific Methods

    4.7 stars, 826 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (826) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Leading with Impact: Psychology, Diversity, and Change

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Workplace inclusivity, Emotional Intelligence, Diversity Training, Team Performance Management, Change Management, Team Motivation, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Building, Resilience, Business Transformation, Intercultural Competence, Conflict Management, Team Leadership, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Management Training And Development, Leadership, Communication

    4.8 stars, 508 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (508) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Personal and Professional Development

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Brand Awareness, Relationship Management, Goal-Oriented, Growth Mindedness, Brand Management, Personal Development, Self-Motivation, Goal Setting, Organizational Leadership, Professional Development, Personal Attributes, Self-Awareness, Strategic Leadership, Team Building, Workforce Development, Value Propositions, Culture Transformation, Case Studies

    4.8 stars, 3.1K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (3.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Primeros Auxilios Psicológicos

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Therapies, Crisis Intervention, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Stress First Aid, Mental Health, Emergency Response, Trauma Care, Psychotherapy, First Aid, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Stress Management, Mitigation, Patient Assistance, Behavioral Health

    5 stars, 92 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (92) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Schizophrenia

    Skills you'll gain: Psychosocial Assessments, Psychiatry, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Pharmacology, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Mental Status Examination, Psychological Evaluations, Mental Health Therapies, Patient Evaluation, Neurology, Scientific Methods, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Research Methodologies, Medical Imaging, Case Studies, Patient Communication

    4.8 stars, 2.5K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.5K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Entendiendo la depresión a lo largo del ciclo vital

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Psychiatry, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Pediatrics, Psychotherapy, Mental Health Therapies, Patient Treatment, Pharmacotherapy, Chronic Diseases, Psychosocial Assessments, Psychiatric Assessments, Child Development, Working With Children, Precision Medicine, Psychological Evaluations, Public Health, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment

    4.9 stars, 156 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (156) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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 Promotion, Optimism, Behavioral Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community and Social Work, Empowerment, Mental and Behavioral Health, Human Learning, Psychosocial Assessments, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Learning Theory, Human Development, Scientific Methods

    4.8 stars, 516 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (516) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of London

    Introduction to Virtual Reality

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Unity Engine, Virtual Environment, Video Game Development, Application Design, Display Devices, Technical Design, Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Sensory Systems Analysis, Psychotherapy, Journalism

    4.7 stars, 1.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Psicología de la salud

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Oncology, Health Promotion, Behavioral Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychosocial Assessments, Mental Health, Preventative Care, Chronic Diseases, Psychology, Exercise Science, Habit Formation, Neurology, Endocrinology, Immunology

    4.8 stars, 105 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (105) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Salud mental y atención psicosocial

    Skills you'll gain: Community Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse, Stress First Aid, Mental and Behavioral Health, Crisis Intervention, Mental Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Behavioral Health, Psychosocial Assessments, Community and Social Work, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity

    4.8 stars, 166 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (166) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    Universidades Anáhuac

    Gestión del estrés y Mindfulness

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

    4.8 stars, 106 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (106) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Mentaliser : de la théorie à l’intervention clinique

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Human Development, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Child Development, Interpersonal Communications, Mindfulness

    4.9 stars, 218 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (218) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Unconscious: The University of Edinburgh
  • Leading with Impact: Psychology, Diversity, and Change: Coursera
  • Personal and Professional Development: University of Michigan
  • Primeros Auxilios Psicológicos: Universidad de Palermo
  • Schizophrenia: Wesleyan University
  • Entendiendo la depresión a lo largo del ciclo vital: Universidad de los Andes
  • Fundamentos de la Psicología: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Introduction to Virtual Reality: University of London
  • Psicología de la salud: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Salud mental y atención psicosocial: Universidad de los Andes

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