Integrated Therapeutic Counselling

Integrated Therapeutic Counselling

This course at a glance

• Explore the principles of an integrated approach to therapy
• Learn about various counselling theories, from psychoanalysis to humanistic integrative counselling
• Understand the client-counsellor relationship and its importance
• Develop hands-on skills for a career as an integrative counsellor
• Study online, at home, at your own pace
• Gain a learndirect Certificate of Completion in Integrated Therapeutic Counselling

About your course

Getting started

Modules

Module 1 – The Counselling Relationship - The Definition of Counselling.

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

• Identify the purpose of counselling and introduce listening and interview skills

Module 2 - The Relationship.

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

• Discuss the importance of an effective relationship between the client and the counsellor

Module 3 - Transactional Analysis - Introduction and Background.

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

• Summarise your understanding of transactional stimulus and transactional response

Module 4 - The Three Basic Ego States.

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

• Introduce and discuss the basic ego states which we use to test reality

Module 5 - Families and Children.

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

• Examine the various emotional reactions in a client/parent relationship

Module 6 - Roles and Games.

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

• Analyse how manoeuvres and stratagems are used by both clients and therapists
• Analyse the ‘incest victim’ and the treatment techniques for them

Module 7 - Psychotherapy - Introduction and Schools of Thought.

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

• Discuss the various techniques and beliefs of psychotherapists

Module 8 - The Client’s Needs in Therapy.

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

• Evaluate how a therapist helps a client to change and overcome problems

Module 9 - Self-Defeating Lifestyles.

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

• Introduce and discuss behavioural therapy and its affects on marital relationships

Module 10 - Courage, Compassion and Confrontation.

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

• Summarise your understanding of courage and discuss how compassion and confrontation facilitate optimal therapy
• Discuss emotional awareness and gut-level feelings

Module 11 - Positive Attitudes in Recovery.

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

• Explain how creating an inventory of positive elements will help provide support for the client
• Evaluate the client, the therapist and spiritualism

Module 12 - Rogerian Therapy - Introduction and Background.

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

• Introduce Carl Roger’s self-theory and explain ‘phenomenological’ approaches to therapy

Module 13 - The Therapeutic Climate.

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

• Discuss characteristics and objectives of Rogerian’s approach to group therapy

Module 14 - Transference.

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

• Examine two major obstacles to building and maintaining an actualising relationship

Module 15 - Rogerian Therapy and Humanistic Therapy.

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

• Analyse Rogerian and Humanistic psychotherapy

Module 16 - Behavioural Therapy - Introduction – Psychological Development.

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

• Explain the principles of development and discuss how behaviour and attitude change as an individual matures

Module 17 - Conflict and Stress.

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

• Evaluate ways people respond to frustration and stress, and give consequences of inadequate coping techniques

Module 18 - Behaviour Therapies.

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

• Discuss the various aspects of behaviour therapies

Module 19 - Gestalt Therapies - Introduction.

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

• Examine Fritz Perl's development of Gestalt therapy and how to explore, expand and deepen personal awareness

Module 20 - In-Depth Communication with Others.

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

• Analyse the role honesty and trust play in communicating with other people
• Summarise ways in which a client’s experience can be disrespected and consider in detail the experiential exercise

Module 21 - Working in Pairs.

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

• Discuss the various experiments used in working in pairs

Module 22 - Working with Groups.

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

• Evaluate group therapy, its application and the creative experimentation involved

Module 23 - Primal Therapy - Introduction and Background.

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

• Introduce and explain the ‘new’ primal therapy

Module 24 - Accessing the Primal Realm.

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

• Analyse the stages of preparation in accessing the Primal Realm and the empowerment of visualisation
• Examine developmental conflicts and anxieties that undermine the therapeutic process 

Module 25 - The Psyche and Program Guidelines.

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

• Discuss treatment program guidelines and the relaxation process for entry into the Primal Realm

Module 26 - Setting Up a Practice.

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

• Evaluate business logistics and therapeutic organisation of setting up a practice

For a more detailed syllabus on this course, click here

Entry Requirements

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

Assessment Method

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

Professional Membership

On completion of this course students can apply for membership to 'Counselling' - a registered charity - and they will be able to use the initials 'CCC Reg.' after their names. (See website: http://www.counselling.ltd.uk)

On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in Integrated Therapeutic Counselling.

Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.

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Career

• Integrative psychotherapist
• Mental health therapist
• Occupational therapist

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