Depression Counselling Diploma

Course details

The Depression and Counselling Diploma is a comprehensive training course designed to provide essential information on how to become a depression counselor. It covers both theoretical and practical knowledge, including how depression affects the brain.

As many as 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health illness in the UK each year, and depression is the most common mental health issue worldwide. In this Depression Counselling Diploma course, you will learn how to counsel people with different types of depression, from bipolar disorder to bereavement. It also provides step-by-step guidance on how to conduct individual and group therapy sessions.

You will learn how to identify the signs of depression, which medicines are used to treat each form of depression and the different types of complementary alternative therapies that can be used to overcome depression. It also provides key statistical medication information in the UK, with an overview of neurogenesis.

• Accredited by CPD
• Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
• Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
• Developed by qualified professionals
• Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
• 24/7 Learning Assistance
• Discounts on bulk purchases

Who should take the Depression Counselling Diploma course?

This comprehensive Depression Counselling Diploma course is ideal for those interested in starting a career in this field, which includes the following roles:

• Depression Counsellor
• Clinical Psychotherapist
• Bereavement Counsellor
• CBT Therapist

Certification

Once you've successfully completed your Depression Counselling Diploma course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post. All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the Depression Counselling Diploma course, learners will be able to:

• Identify the common signs of depression, anxiety, and stress
• Demonstrate knowledge of how depression affects the brain
• Understand the environmental and health factors that can cause depression
• List the types of depression, understanding their causes, impact & symptoms
• Express awareness of how depression and creativity are closely linked
• Understand the different types of medication used to treat depression
• Implement a person-centered approach in counseling and maintain a positive therapeutic relationship
• Conduct individual, group, family, and couple therapy sessions

Assessment

At the end of the Depression Counselling Diploma course, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the Depression Counselling Diploma course. Answers are marked instantly and automatically, allowing you to know straight away whether you have passed. If you haven't, there's no limit on the number of times you can take the final exam. All this is included in the one-time fee you paid for the Depression Counselling Diploma course itself.

Course Curriculum

 Module 01: Introduction to Depression Counselling Diploma
 Module 02: What Causes Depression?
 Module 03: Different Types of Depression
 Module 04: Different Types of Medicine
 Module 05: Complementary Alternative Therapies
 Module 06: Counselling Approaches to Depression Updated on 27 August, 2021