Counselling courses

There has never been greater focus or emphasis on the importance of mental health and wellbeing. Studying Counselling Courses Online will empower you to develop an understanding of the science and theory underpinning emotional welfare development.

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Accredited Courses

Whether you’re already working in counselling or planning a career change, an accredited qualification in counselling can put you on the pathway to success.

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Oxbridge students achieve 20% higher grades than the national average.

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Rewarding Career

Enjoy a flexible career with a great sense of meaning as you help other people navigate through their thoughts and feelings.

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More and more of us are understanding how critical it is to take up the opportunities to work on our mental health and nurture our personal relationships. This makes it an absolutely critical time for the counselling profession to ensure it is well staffed with empathetic, conscientious and skilled professionals who will diligently work to help individuals manage their emotional welfare.

If this sounds like you, training to counsel individuals, couples or groups could be the start of an incredibly inspiring career. A skilled counsellor can become a truly vital support for vulnerable people, enabling them to work through trauma and past issues, making this profession as rewarding as it is valued.

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Advanced Counselling Diploma

Take your knowledge of the principles, practices and ethics of Counselling one step further with this advanced diploma.
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Certificate in Counselling Skills Level 2

Improve your ability to empathise and communicate with others while learning new skills that can help supercharge your career.
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Counselling for Children Level 2

Utilise your listening skills, empathy and compassion to make a positive difference in children’s’ and adolescent’s lives.
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Drug and Alcohol Counselling Level 3

Gain the knowledge needed to specialise in a career as a drug and alcohol counsellor
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Level 3 Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Our Cognitive Behavioural Therapy training course delves deep into the crevices of the human psyche and navigates the mysteries of mental health and covers a broad range of elements of CBT.
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Life Coaching Level 3

Learn to support others to take control of their situations in areas such as relationships, careers, fitness and work.
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Mental Health Awareness Level 1

Get a foundational understanding of mental health and discover how poor mental health can impact individuals and society.
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Mental Health Awareness Level 2

Develop a greater understanding of mental health and discover the attributes of common mental health conditions.
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Mental Health Awareness Level 3

Participants will embark on an insightful journey to develop a greater understanding of Mental Health. Exploring the attributes of common mental health conditions and so much more.
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Mindfulness Level 3

Our Mindfulness course helps you focus on the present and learn of how your body, thoughts and feelings are connected.
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NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills

Develop knowledge and insight into counselling, which will help you to appreciate the importance of self-development.
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Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)

“NLP helps me to manage audiences and motivate them.” ~ Oprah Winfrey, the world’s No. 1 talk show host.
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Stress Management Level 2

Learn how to support yourself and others by reducing and rechannelling stress.
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Substance Misuse Level 2

Broaden your knowledge of substance related issues, assumptions and stereotypes to better support people with addiction.
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Is it too late to start a career in psychology?

It’s never too late to start a career in psychology, whether you’re considering changing direction after studies in an unrelated field, or you want a fresh start after years or decades following a different path. Studying psychology online is easy, flexible and convenient, which opens up this exciting field to everyone – regardless of age or previous experience.

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How do I start a career in psychology?

You could begin with an introductory course that covers a selection of psychological practices. This could be at GCSE level or even a level 3 psychology course. 

From here, you could study a more specialised course such as educational psychology, an advanced diploma in psychology, or neuro-linguistic programming. And if you wish, you can use your new knowledge to apply for a university-level course.

Once you’ve got some qualifications under your belt, you can start applying for jobs in your chosen field of psychology.

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Why study psychology with Oxbridge?

We offer courses for beginners through to more advanced levels, so there will be a course to suit everyone’s experience and ability. All of our courses are created by industry experts and taught online by experienced tutors.

The best part is that all our courses are flexible, which is perfect if you’re in full-time employment or have other commitments preventing you from attending a physical location to study.

Are you ready to join the hundreds of recently enrolled students of all ages and backgrounds, enhancing their careers through an online psychology course with Oxbridge? Enrol online or speak to a learning adviser for more information or advice.

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Is being a psychologist stressful?

Psychologists can often work long or unsociable hours, alongside patients in difficult situations. For these reasons, at times some people may find psychology to be a stressful career. That said, it’s rarely a boring vocation, and it can frequently be incredibly rewarding.

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How can I learn psychology on my own?

We get it; you want to become a psychologist but don’t want to upheave your entire life to retrain or study. You also may not be too thrilled at the idea of being forced to learn at the pace of a whole class. Instead, you want to qualify by yourself.

That’s where online psychology courses come in. Once you’ve enrolled, you simply log into your learning portal and study at a time and pace that suits you. And if you do need additional help and support, you can request an online one-to-one with your personal tutor.

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Is a career in psychology for me?

If you have a deep interest in the workings of the human mind and behaviour, and you want a challenging career working closely with people, then psychology may be the career for you.

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