This best-selling and highly rated programme provides essential knowledge to work effectively in various healthcare settings, while building a strong foundation in counselling theory, psychotherapy principles and mental health awareness required to support individuals across the UK and wider communities.

Our comprehensive Counselling and Psychotherapy Training Certification Course equips you with structured knowledge, therapeutic frameworks and professional insight needed to understand emotional distress, mental health conditions and counselling approaches used within modern care, education and wellbeing environments.

This Counselling and Psychotherapy Training Course focuses on the core principles of counselling and psychotherapy, helping you understand how emotional, psychological and behavioural challenges develop and how different therapeutic approaches respond to these needs. You will gain clarity on counselling roles, psychotherapy models and ethical responsibilities within mental health support settings.

Through this Counselling and Psychotherapy online course, you will explore a wide range of counselling types, psychotherapy concepts and therapeutic relationships. You will develop insight into dynamic psychotherapy, client-centred approaches, mental health conditions and treatment perspectives commonly discussed within counselling and psychotherapy disciplines.

This Counselling and Psychotherapy Certification Course further strengthens your ability to understand mental health terminology, recognise psychological patterns and support emotional wellbeing through informed awareness. You will also gain confidence in understanding the distinction between counselling and psychotherapy and how each supports mental health recovery.

By enrolling in this CPD-accredited Counselling and Psychotherapy Training Course, you gain recognised professional credibility, enhanced mental health knowledge and a strong foundation for progression into counselling-related study, support roles or further professional development.

Course Overview

Career-focused Counselling and Psychotherapy Training Certification designed for UK mental health awareness and professional development.

• Fully online and flexible learning with 365-day access
• CPD-accredited counselling and psychotherapy course aligned with UK standards
• Covers counselling foundations, psychotherapy concepts and therapeutic roles
• Explores mental health conditions and emotional well-being awareness
• Examines counselling types and psychotherapy approaches
• Develops understanding of therapeutic relationships and ethical practice
• Builds confidence in mental health support environments
• Ideal for support workers, educators, carers and aspiring counsellors

By the end of this Counselling and Psychotherapy Training Certification, you will be able to:

• Understand the foundations and purpose of counselling
• Explain key differences between counselling and psychotherapy
• Identify major counselling types and their applications
• Understand psychotherapy principles and therapeutic approaches
• Recognise common mental health conditions and challenges
• Understand diagnosis and treatment perspectives in mental health
• Explore dynamic psychotherapy concepts
• Understand ethical responsibilities within counselling environments
• Support emotional well-being through informed awareness

• Counselling theory understanding
• Psychotherapy framework awareness
• Mental health knowledge development
• Therapeutic relationship insight
• Emotional well-being awareness
• Ethical and professional understanding
• Communication awareness in support settings
• Confidence in mental health discussions

This Counselling and Psychotherapy Training Certification is ideal for:

• Individuals interested in counselling and psychotherapy careers
• Mental health support workers and care staff
• Education and wellbeing professionals
• Community and youth support workers
• Career changers entering the mental health field
• Individuals seeking CPD-accredited counselling training
• Anyone wanting a deeper understanding of mental health and therapy

When you enrol with Teachers Training, you benefit from:

• A dedicated UK education and training platform
• 24/7 tutor and technical support
• Interactive and engaging online learning materials
• Affordable pricing with no hidden costs
• Courses aligned with UK professional standards
• 100 per cent online learning access
• Flexible learning deadlines
• Instant access after enrolment

There are no formal entry requirements for this Counselling and Psychotherapy Training Certification. To enrol, you should:

• Have an interest in mental health and emotional well-being
• Have a basic understanding of the English language
• Be motivated to expand counselling and psychotherapy knowledge
• No previous qualifications or experience are required
  
  

After completing this Counselling and Psychotherapy Training Certification, you can progress into roles such as:

• Counselling Support Worker
• Mental Health Support Assistant
• Wellbeing Support Officer
• Community Support Worker
• Education and Pastoral Support Roles
• Further study in counselling or psychotherapy
• Mental health awareness and advocacy roles

The assessment is straightforward; you need to complete the assignment questions that will be provided to you at the end of this  course, you can complete the assignment anytime you want. After you complete and submit your assignment, our tutors will assess your assignment and give you feedback if needed. 

After your assignment has been assessed and you have passed, you will be qualified and will be able to apply for a course completion certificate.

Upon completing the course and passing the final assessment, you will be eligible to receive a CPD QS Accredited Certificate from The Teachers Training, which demonstrates your professional knowledge and career readiness. You can select your preferred certificate option at discounted rates, with the Digital CPD Certificate (PDF) available for only £6.99, the Printed Hardcopy Certificate for only £9.99, or both the Digital and Printed Certificates together for just £11.99. This certification will significantly strengthen your CV and enhance your credibility within the education sector. Please note that discounted certificate pricing is available for a limited time only, so be sure to secure your certificate before the offer ends.