Job Description
Gain a rewarding career in a rapidly growing profession as a counsellor and psychologist, helping people cope with personal and professional difficulties.
The ICI Counselling and Psychology program, designed in conjunction with industry leaders, helps you learn the skills you need to succeed in marketing quickly and conveniently. You can find many opportunities to work in established institutions and companies, helping individuals and families navigate life's challenges. Our course is developed and conducted by qualified professionals who are highly experienced and successful in the field.
Course Outline
Our comprehensive course covers the following modules:
- Module 1: Introducing Counselling Skills - Develop the skills and knowledge required to become a successful counsellor and psychologist.
- Module 2: Personal Development - Explore the importance of self-awareness and personal growth in the helping profession.
- Module 3: Taking Care of Yourself - Learn strategies for maintaining your own well-being in the face of challenging client situations.
- Module 4: Maintaining Good Practice - Develop the skills and knowledge required to maintain ethical standards in your practice.
- Module 5: Being a Listening Helper - Learn the skills and techniques required to become a effective listener and helper.
- Module 6: Qualities, Skills, and Knowledge for Listening - Explore the key qualities, skills, and knowledge required to become a effective listener.
- Module 7: Recognising Your Own Barriers to Listening - Identify and address your own barriers to effective listening.
- Module 8: Establishing a Helping Relationship - Develop the skills and knowledge required to establish a strong and supportive helping relationship.
- Module 9: Counselling Practise 1: Beginning the Discussion - Learn the skills and techniques required to begin a counselling discussion.
- Module 10: Counselling Practise 2: Deepening Understanding - Develop the skills and knowledge required to deepen your understanding of your clients' needs.
- Module 11: Counselling Practise 3: Working with Action and Endings - Learn the skills and techniques required to work with clients towards action and endings.
- Module 12: Being Prepared for Common Personal Problems - Develop the skills and knowledge required to work with clients experiencing common personal problems.
- Module 13: Understanding People from a Social Perspective - Explore the social and cultural factors that influence human behaviour.
- Module 14: Understanding Individuals from a Psychological Perspective - Develop the skills and knowledge required to understand human behaviour from a psychological perspective.
- Module 15: Coping with Different Types of Helping Conversations - Learn the skills and techniques required to cope with different types of helping conversations.
- Module 16: Dealing with Difficulties - Develop the skills and knowledge required to deal with difficult client situations.
- Module 17: Key Counselling Skills - Explore the key skills and techniques required to become a successful counsellor and psychologist.
Job Prospects
There is a huge demand for counsellors and psychologists, with employment in this field increasing by more than 50% in recent years. With an ICI counselling and psychology education, you will be confident in joining organisations of any scale and specialisation, and can also set up your own practice in time.
Graduate Career Opportunities
Our graduates have gone on to become successful counsellors and psychologists, working in a variety of roles including:
- Counsellors (family, grief, education, conflict)
- Welfare and social workers
- Educators
- Sports coaches
- Life coaches
- Personal trainers
- Rehabilitation and health care administrators
- Mental health institute staff
- Sales and marketing associates
- Industrial relations and management staff
Study Mode
This entire course is carried out via distance learning, allowing you to study at your own pace and in your own time. Our distance learning format is ideal for those who need to adapt around work, family, or other commitments.
Advantages
- Free up valuable time by not having to travel to classes
- Study at your own pace, whenever and wherever you are
- Study a course that was designed in consultation with the industry
- Have access to a tutor who works in the industry you are training for
- Easy interest-free payment plans from as low as €28 per week