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Counselling Skills: A First Step Into Practice
Learn core listening and responding skills and explore whether a career in counselling is right for you
Created byStewart Scarr
Last updated 4/2026
English
What you'll learn
- An introduction to the purpose of counselling
- Core Counselling Communication Skills
- Basic Counselling Techniques
- Building the Therapeutic Relationship
- Exploring Feelings & Emotions
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Course content
6 sections • 46 lectures • 1h 40m total length
Requirements
- No previous experience required
Description
Thinking about becoming a counsellor — but not sure where to start?
This course is designed as a practical first step into the world of counselling.
Whether you’re seriously considering training, or simply curious about what the work involves, this course will give you a clear and realistic introduction to the core skills used in therapeutic conversations.
What you’ll learn
You’ll begin to develop a solid foundation in:
How to listen in a way that helps people feel genuinely heard
How to respond without advising, fixing, or shutting things down
How to ask questions that deepen conversations rather than close them down
The basics of ethical and professional practice
What counselling skills actually look like in real-life situations
A realistic first step
This course won’t turn you into a counsellor.
But it will help you understand:
whether this path feels right for you
what the work actually involves
and how to begin developing the skills involved
About the training behind this course
This course is developed in partnership with the Ellesmere Centre for Psychotherapy Training, an established provider of counselling and psychotherapy training in the UK.
For over 18 years, Ellesmere Centre has supported hundreds of students in developing into reflective, skilled practitioners. As a UKCP-accredited organisational member, their training is grounded in high professional standards and a strong commitment to ethical practice.
What makes this course different
This isn’t just theory.
It’s focused on how conversations actually work:
what helps
what gets in the way
and how to begin finding your own way of working
This is just the beginning
If you’re considering a future in counselling, this course offers a clear, grounded starting point — without pressure or overpromise.
Who this course is for:
- "Ever felt drawn to help others navigate life's challenges? Or perhaps you're seeking to enhance your own communication and emotional intelligence? This foundational counselling skills course is your gateway to understanding and practicing the core principles of effective helping. Whether you're a budding counsellor, a manager wanting to improve team dynamics, a teacher seeking to support students, or simply someone passionate about personal growth, this course provides practical insights and techniques. We'll demystify counselling, exploring key communication skills, the art of understanding emotions, building strong therapeutic relationships, and mastering essential counselling techniques. Through engaging video lessons and clear slides, you'll gain the confidence to listen empathetically, respond effectively, and create a safe space for meaningful conversations. Join us and unlock the power of compassionate communication!"