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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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    Yale University

    Introduction to Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Child Development, Psychiatry, Mental Health, Human Development, Human Learning, Social Sciences, Behavioral Health, Sociology, Neurology, Critical Thinking, Scientific Methods, Problem Solving

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Psychological First Aid

    Skills you'll gain: Triage, Crisis Intervention, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Emergency Response, Trauma Care, Psychiatric Assessments, Interpersonal Communications, Personal Care, Mental Health, Stress Management, Patient Referral

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    University of Toronto

    Learn Interpersonal Psychotherapy

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Psychotherapy, Mental Health Therapies, Patient Treatment, Rapport Building, Conflict Management, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Case Studies, Stress Management, Mental Health, Clinical Practices

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    Wesleyan University

    Suicide Prevention

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Crisis Intervention, Research Methodologies, Epidemiology, Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Medical Terminology, Psychotherapy, Public Health, Mental Health, Demography

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Toronto

    The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Social Skills, Active Listening, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Needs Assessment, Assertiveness, Psychology, Cultural Diversity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    Psychology of Anxiety, Mood, Substance Use, and Addictive Behaviors

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental and Behavioral Health, Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry, Psychological Evaluations, Mental Health, Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Health, Patient Evaluation, Diagnostic Tests, Psychotherapy, Psychiatric Assessments, Cultural Diversity, Pharmacology, Neurology, Epidemiology, Pharmacotherapy, Demography

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    279 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Mindfulness: An Approach to Stress Reduction

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mindfulness, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Creativity, Mental Health, Positivity, Growth Mindedness, Student Support and Services, Self-Discipline, Mental Concentration, Empathy, Respiration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Wesleyan University

    Abnormal Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Motivational Interviewing, Psychological Evaluations, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health, Cultural Diversity, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychology, Experimentation, Health Education, Interpersonal Communications, Culture, Clinical Assessment, Goal Setting

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Cambridge

    The science of mind and decision making

    Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Human Learning, Child Development, Psychology, Teaching, Decision Making, Learning Theory, Instructional Strategies, Learning Strategies, Empathy, Neurology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Medical Imaging, Special Education, Electrophysiology, Differentiated Instruction, Human Development, Non-Verbal Communication

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    Psychology of Substance Use, Depressive Disorders, & Trauma

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental and Behavioral Health, Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry, Trauma Care, Mental Health, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Health, Psychological Evaluations, Pharmacology, Diagnostic Tests, Neurology, Cultural Diversity, Patient Treatment, Epidemiology, Patient Evaluation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    MedCerts

    Mental Health Care Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Conflict Management, Patient Communication, Child Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Human Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Gerontology, Patient-centered Care, Professionalism, Professional Development, Pediatrics, Verbal Communication Skills, Time Management, Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health

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    Arizona State University

    Conflict Management For Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, De-escalation Techniques, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Composure, Tactfulness, Expectation Management, Social Skills, Collaboration, Brainstorming, Verbal Communication Skills, Interviewing Skills, Empathy, Communication, Follow Through, Strategic Planning, Contingency Planning

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Introduction to Psychology : Yale University
  • Psychological First Aid: Johns Hopkins University
  • Learn Interpersonal Psychotherapy: University of Toronto
  • Suicide Prevention: Wesleyan University
  • The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs: University of Toronto
  • Psychology of Anxiety, Mood, Substance Use, and Addictive Behaviors: American Psychological Association
  • Mindfulness: An Approach to Stress Reduction: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Abnormal Psychology: Wesleyan University
  • The science of mind and decision making: University of Cambridge
  • Psychology of Substance Use, Depressive Disorders, & Trauma: American Psychological Association

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