Counselling & Mental Health: Psychology Skills Masterclass

Enhance Your Skills in Counseling, Mental Health, and Psychology for Personal Growth and Professional Success.

Psychologists and Counselors are known to create a safe space, build meaningful connections and guide clients through their unique challenges with empathy and expertise. The most effective Psychologists & Counselors are known to blend psychological insight with their exceptional skills, enabling them to support clients’ mental health journeys with compassion and professionalism. A solid foundation in psychology, counseling techniques and a commitment to continuous learning is the key to their success.

What you’ll learn

  • Gain an understanding of mental health psychology, counseling and ethical responsibilities..
  • Learn the core roles and responsibilities of a professional psychologist/counselor..
  • Explore key psychological theories, including psychoanalytic and behavioural approaches..
  • Understand and apply cognitive-behavioural, humanistic and person-centred counseling methods..
  • Develop skills in psychological assessment, considering cultural and contextual influences..
  • Master risk assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning in psychology & counseling..
  • Build essential counselling skills like active listening, empathy and questioning techniques..
  • Learn effective ways to build rapport, manage client resistance and facilitate therapy closure..
  • Understand therapeutic approaches for specific disorders, including anxiety, depression and bipolar..
  • Acquire psychology & counselling techniques suited for clients at different life stages, from children to older adults..
  • Develop skills in crisis intervention, trauma support and suicide risk management..
  • Gain confidence in long-term counselling approaches for clients recovering from crises..

Course Content

  • Introduction to Mental Health Counseling –> 4 lectures • 18min.
  • Psychological Theories and Approaches –> 6 lectures • 28min.
  • Assessment and Diagnosis –> 5 lectures • 24min.
  • Counseling Skills and Techniques –> 6 lectures • 26min.
  • Specific Mental Health Disorders –> 6 lectures • 33min.
  • Counseling Across the Lifespan –> 5 lectures • 24min.
  • Crisis Intervention and Management –> 5 lectures • 26min.

Counselling & Mental Health: Psychology Skills Masterclass

Requirements

Psychologists and Counselors are known to create a safe space, build meaningful connections and guide clients through their unique challenges with empathy and expertise. The most effective Psychologists & Counselors are known to blend psychological insight with their exceptional skills, enabling them to support clients’ mental health journeys with compassion and professionalism. A solid foundation in psychology, counseling techniques and a commitment to continuous learning is the key to their success.

This Counselling & Mental Health: Psychology Skills Masterclass course is your pathway to mastering the essential skills needed to make a real difference in people’s lives. You’ll learn core psychological theories, gain insight into mental health issues and develop various psychology & counseling techniques ranging from active listening and empathy to crisis intervention and assessment strategies. This Psychology & Counseling course equips you to support clients effectively in day-to-day sessions and provides the expertise to navigate complex mental health situations with confidence.

Counselling & Mental Health Training is about empowering clients to reach their potential and supporting them through life’s challenges. Join this Counselling & Mental Health: Psychology Skills Masterclass course and take the first step toward becoming a counselor who inspires trust, fosters growth and promotes long-term wellbeing. With several examples, actionable strategies and in-depth insights, you’ll be ready to face every challenge with empathy and professionalism.

 

By the end of this Counselling & Mental Health: Psychology Skills Masterclass training, you’ll be equipped to:

  • Develop essential skills for a successful career in psychology & counseling.
  • Confidently apply psychology & counseling techniques to support clients across various mental health challenges.
  • Address client needs effectively, providing compassionate, evidence-based solutions.
  • Build therapeutic relationships that foster trust, growth and long-term positive outcomes.
  • Open doors to new career opportunities in psychology, counseling and mental health related fields, enhancing your professional impact and earning potential.

Curriculum of Counselling & Mental Health: Psychology Skills Masterclass:

 

Module 01: Introduction to Mental Health Counseling

  • Overview of Mental Health Counseling
  • Ethical and Legal Considerations in Counseling
  • Roles and Responsibilities of a Counsellor

Module 02: Psychological Theories and Approaches

  • Psychoanalytic Theory and Therapy
  • Behavioural Approaches in Counseling
  • Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Humanistic and Person-Centred Approaches
  • Integrative and Holistic Approaches

Module 03: Assessment and Diagnosis

  • Techniques for Psychological Assessment
  • Cultural and Contextual Factors in Diagnosis
  • Risk Assessment and Management
  • Case Formulation and Treatment Planning

Module 04: Counseling Skills and Techniques

  • Active Listening and Empathy
  • Questioning and Probing Techniques
  • Building Rapport and Trust
  • Managing Resistance and Ambivalence
  • Termination of Therapy and Follow-Up

Module 05: Specific Mental Health Disorders

  • Anxiety Disorders: Assessment and Treatment
  • Depression: Understanding and Counseling Approaches
  • Bipolar Disorder: Counseling Strategies
  • Schizophrenia and Psychotic Disorders
  • Personality Disorders: Counseling Challenges

Module 06: Counseling Across the Lifespan

  • Child and Adolescent Counseling
  • Adult Counseling
  • Counseling for Older Adults
  • Counseling for Families and Couples

Module 07: Crisis Intervention and Management

  • Understanding Crisis and Trauma
  • Immediate Crisis Intervention Techniques
  • Long-Term Counseling Post-Crisis
  • Suicide Risk Assessment and Prevention
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