Introduction to Counselling EDI Certificate

Our EDI Introduction to Counselling course has been written in association with EDI, and leads to an industry recognised qualification. Click on each of the tabs below to find out more about this course, the EDI qualification, our Tutor support and unique Online Student Community.

Course Overview

Counselling skills are a great asset for a variety of careers. They open the door for you to work almost anywhere there are people. Counsellors are currently employed in industry, commerce, the prison service and in all layers of education. About half of all counsellors are employed for clinical work in health and social care settings. Other career paths can be found in teaching and research for academic bodies.

The Introduction to counselling EDI certificate is fully comprehensive and covers a wide variety of topics such as types of counselling, listening skills, crisis mediation, bereavement, depression, eating disorders and much more.

Start learning from as little as £1.20 a day.

Qualification

At the end of your course you will be able to enter for the optional Introduction to Counselling Certificate Level 2 EDI Certificate.

EDI is one of the largest accredited awarding bodies in the UK vocational sector and is part of the National Qualifications Framework.

Gaining the Introduction to Counselling Certificate will really help to boost your job prospects. It will enhance your CV and help get you noticed by potential employers. It will also show that you are self-motivated and committed to your personal development.

Introduction to Counselling EDI Certificate
EDI qualifications recognise the ability to gain a good knowledge and understanding of a subject area while being able to perform varied tasks with some guidance or supervision.


Learning at this level involves building knowledge and/or skills in relation to an area of work or a subject area and is appropriate for many job roles. EDI qualifications are achieved through a mixture of continuous assessment and a final written test.

Study Plan

Your course material will cover a wide variety of topics and subject.

You don't need to know anything about the subject before you start, but by the end of the Introduction to counselling course you will know enough to think about taking a professional EDI qualification.

  • Traditional counselling styles
  • What counselling
  • Individual therapy
  • Couples therapy
  • Group therapy
  • Listening skills
  • Obstacles of listening
  • Listeners in control
  • Traps for listeners
  • Basics of counselling
  • What is counselling
  • Who needs counselling
  • Ten steps to counselling
  • Types of counselling
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • New wave counselling
  • Online counselling
  • Telephone counselling

Read the Introduction to Counselling course contents.

Study Details

Each new study topic adds to the knowledge you have already gained, and you should be able to complete the entire course within approximately 60 hours of study.
3 months 5 hours
6 months 2 hours
12 months 1 hour

Exams  Assignment taken at home 
Entry Requirement  none 
Study Hours  60 hours
Quality Materials  Yes - written by industry expert 
Number of Units 
Number of Assignments 

Our Introduction to Counselling EDI Certificate material is written by experts.

Read Introduction to Counselling sample course material.


What's Included

All Inclusive Package  Yes - no hidden extras 
Low Monthly Repayments  Affordable repayments over 12 months 
Personal Dedicated Tutor  Yes 
Qualified Tutor  Yes - in subject matter and in distance learning 
Tutor Support Period  1 Year 
Online Forum  Yes - 24 hours a day 
Email contact  Yes 
Phone contact  Yes - within course tutoring hours 
Student Newsletter  Yes - online Newsletter 
Student Award Scheme  Automatic entry into the scheme 
Guaranteed Success  Yes - Certificate on completion 
Qualification  Introduction to Counselling EDI Certificate 
Awarding Body  EDI 
Attainment Level  EDI Level 2 
Membership Included  Yes 
Software Included  N/a 

Student Community

Once you're a member of our Virtual Learning Community you can tap into a great deal more – anywhere and anytime:

Our unique Virtual Learning Community delivers a more involving study experience and greater student success rates. Once registered you'll be able to:

  • Meet and chat with any of our 65,000 students
  • Participate in online discussion boards
  • Set up and manage your own Personal Study Area
  • Interact with your Tutor
  • Access your assignments and course materials
  • Participate in interactive quizzes and e-assessments
  • Watch video-casts and download online tutorials
  • Access a library of user generated content
  • Access additional learning tools
  • Access anywhere 24 hours a day
Take a tour of our unique Virtual Learning Community.
Take a tour of our unique Virtual Learning Community.

Home Learning College is the only vocational home study provider within the UK to offer students an interactive online community. Access to our Virtual Learning Community means that you’ll have all the flexibility and benefits of studying from home whilst ensuring that you are never actually studying alone.

Careers

At the end of your Home Learning Course, and with the qualification you want under your belt, the door to a new career is close at hand.

The Introduction to counselling course will provide you with a stepping stone to start a career as a debt counsellor or domestic violence counsellor with a salary of up to £20,000* per annum.

*Source: Hays

Example Roles

Debt Counsellor
up to £24,500
Source: Red Goldfish
Domestic Violence Counsellor
up to £24,500
Source: Red Goldfish
Social Worker
£19K-£29K
Source: Prospects

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Introduction to Counselling EDI Certificate

Introduction to Counselling EDI Certificate

With this course students can be assured a comprehensive study experience which will prepare them for a variety of roles within social care

What will I get out of the course?

  • Confidence and self-belief
  • Higher earning potential
  • Specialist knowledge of counselling
  • Start a career as a debt counsellor or domestic violence counsellor
  • EDI Certificate in Counselling
  • Full Tutor support
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