Certificate Course in Counselling and its Applications (Online)

With the increasing mental health challenges and issues, psychological well-being is gaining more and more importance. Learners who are passionate about understanding and learning the skills required to be an efficient counsellor can opt for the course on Counselling and its Applications. This course delves into understanding the foundations and practical skills necessary for achieving success in counselling practices across different settings. Learners explore several counselling ideologies, such as humanistic-existential therapy, psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy etc. with emphasis on practical life examples and case discussions. Emphasis is placed on the cultivation of therapeutic rapport, active listening, empathy, and cultural competence. The areas covered include the counsellor's role in promoting clients' well-being, methods of evaluation, approaches for intervention, and ethical considerations. Students acquire the necessary skills to apply counselling theories and practices to effectively address a range of client challenges and facilitate constructive transformation. This is achieved via the use of case studies, role-playing exercises, supervised practice sessions etc. This course is meaningful for all students who wish to utilize the knowledge gained for either personal or professional purposes. It will not only enhance the skills as a counsellor, it will also help the learner to work on their psychological well-being.