This best-selling and highly rated programme provides essential knowledge to work effectively in various healthcare settings, educational environments and student support services by developing counselling insight, emotional awareness and school-based intervention capability.

Our comprehensive School Counsellor Training Level 5 Certification Course equips you with counselling frameworks, psychological understanding and student-centred support strategies required to work confidently within UK schools, colleges and educational settings.

This Level 5 School Counsellor course focuses on the emotional, behavioural and mental well-being needs of children and young people. You will develop an in-depth understanding of counselling theories, communication approaches, empathy development and ethical considerations within school-based counselling roles.

Through this online School Counsellor Training Level 5 course, you will explore a wide range of counselling models, including psychoanalytical, behavioural and client-centred approaches. You will also gain insight into quality assurance, impact assessment and outcome monitoring within educational counselling services.

This CPD-accredited School Counsellor Training Level 5 Certification further strengthens your ability to support students experiencing stress, anxiety, emotional difficulties, eating concerns and sleep-related challenges. By completing this course, you gain recognised knowledge, confidence and professional credibility to support student wellbeing and development across UK education settings.

Course Overview

Career-focused School Counsellor Training Level 5 Certification designed for UK education settings

• Fully online School Counsellor Level 5 course with 365-day access
• CPD-accredited counselling training aligned with UK education standards
• Covers school-based counselling theories and models
• Develops communication skills and empathy in counselling contexts
  Explores student stress, anxiety and emotional well-being support
• Examines counselling approaches for eating and sleeping disorders
• Includes quality assurance and impact assessment in school counselling
• Ideal for learners pursuing education, wellbeing and support roles
  

By the end of this School Counsellor Training Level 5 Certification, you will be able to:

• Understand key counselling theories and school-based counselling models
• Apply ethical frameworks within educational counselling settings
• Develop strong communication and empathy skills for student support
• Recognise emotional, behavioural and mental well-being challenges in students
• Support learners experiencing stress and anxiety
• Understand counselling approaches for eating and sleep-related difficulties
• Evaluate counselling impact through assessment and quality assurance
• Promote resilience and emotional development in children and young people
• Build a strong foundation for advanced counselling or wellbeing study

• School-based counselling awareness
• Emotional Well-being and Mental Health Insight
• Communication and empathy development
• Student support and safeguarding understanding
• Counselling theory application
• Emotional resilience and coping strategy awareness
• Assessment and outcome evaluation knowledge
• Professional terminology and reporting confidence

This School Counsellor Training Level 5 Certification is ideal for:

• Aspiring school counsellors
• Teaching assistants and education staff
• SEN practitioners and student support workers
• Pastoral care and wellbeing officers
• Youth workers and mentoring staff
• Parents seeking a deeper understanding of student wellbeing
• Career changers entering education or counselling pathways
• Anyone seeking recognised school counselling training in the UK
  

When you enrol with Teachers Training, you benefit from:

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

There are no formal entry requirements for this School Counsellor Training Level 5 Certification. To enrol, you should:

• Have an interest in student wellbeing and counselling
• Have a basic understanding of the English language
• Be motivated to support emotional and mental development in learners
• No previous qualifications or experience are required

After completing this School Counsellor Training Level 5 Certification, you can progress into roles such as:

• School Counsellor Assistant
• Pastoral Support Worker
• Student Wellbeing Officer
• SEN Support Staff
• Youth Support Worker
• Learning Mentor
• Education Welfare Support Roles
• Further study in counselling or child psychology

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.