Course Curriculum

Introduction to Mental Health 00:18:00
Child Psychology 00:16:00
Attachment and Relationship Building in Childhood 00:19:00
Impacts of Separation and Loss on Attachment 00:16:00
Factors that Influence Development 00:18:00
Mental Health Problems In Youth And Adults 00:18:00
Other Mental Health Problems in Youth And Adults 00:15:00
Autism, ADHD and Dyslexia in Young and Adults 00:18:00
Dealing With Autism, ADHD and Dyslexia in Young and Adults 00:17:00
The Self Harming Behaviour 00:17:00
Mental Health Treatment and Medicine 00:20:00
Mental Health Over Life Span and Society in the UK 00:17:00
Mental Health Related Legislations in the UK 00:17:00

Child and Adolescent Counselling Course Overview

Child and Adolescent Counselling is one of the most meaningful and impactful areas of therapeutic practice and in today’s climate, it has never been more needed. With rising rates of anxiety, depression, trauma, and emotional difficulties among young people across the UK, the demand for skilled, compassionate professionals who can work therapeutically with children and teenagers continues to grow year on year.

This Child and Adolescent Counselling course gives you a deep and practical understanding of how counselling theory and therapeutic techniques are adapted for younger clients. You will explore child development, attachment theory, trauma-informed practice, and a range of counselling approaches learning how to create a safe, trusting space where children and young people can begin to process their experiences and build emotional resilience. The course reflects current guidance from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and aligns with safeguarding standards used across CAMHS, schools, and voluntary sector services in the UK.

Whether you are a trainee counsellor, teacher, social worker, youth worker, or mental health support professional, this Child Counselling Course with Certificate gives you the theoretical grounding and practical insight to work more effectively and ethically with young people at some of the most difficult points in their lives.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the core principles of child counselling and how therapeutic approaches are adapted to meet the developmental needs of children and young people

  • Apply knowledge of child development, attachment theory, and trauma-informed practice to inform effective and sensitive adolescent counselling work

  • Identify a range of emotional, behavioural, and mental health difficulties commonly experienced by children and teenagers, and understand how child counselling can support recovery

  • Demonstrate the key therapeutic skills — including active listening, empathy, and age-appropriate communication — essential for building trust in adolescent counselling relationships

  • Recognise and apply the safeguarding responsibilities, ethical frameworks, and professional boundaries that govern all child counselling practice in the UK

  • Understand how services such as CAMHS, school counselling, and voluntary sector organisations deliver adolescent counselling support across different settings and age groups

  • Evaluate a range of therapeutic models — including person-centred, CBT, and play therapy approaches — and understand how they are applied within child and adolescent counselling practice

Our Specialised Delivery Method:

  • Interactive Learning Materials: The course modules were created using an EdTech industry-recognised tool to keep you engaged at all times. With this tool, you get interactive, engaging and top-notch course contents. In our courses, you can take advantage of features like—
    • Drop Down Menu
    • Drag and Drop
    • Flash Card
    • Label Graphic
    • Timeline View
  • Responsiveness: In light of contemporary mobile and point-of-need learning trends, our courses are designed to be intrinsically dynamic and provide you with the ultimate eLearning solution. These courses will adapt to any gadget without any extra software.
  • Learner Friendly Navigation: Our courses are also quite simple to navigate for any learner. These courses are designed with simplicity and a modern flow that appeals to a wide range of learning audiences, regardless of their technological background and gadgets.
  • Elegant Outline: Our courses are visually appealing, where you can —
    • track your progress on the left-side navigation toolbar.
    • engage in drag-and-drop sorting activities and 
    • use the multiple response question to test your understanding of course topics.

With your newly acquired skills from this course can help you

  • Increase Your Hireability.
  • Make Yourself a Valuable Asset
  • Get Your Long-awaited Promotion.
  • Boost Your Pay-scale
  • Better Your Productivity

Certification:

Once you have successfully completed the Child and Adolescent Counselling course, you will receive a PDF certificate completely free of cost as a proof of your accomplishment. The hardcopy certificate is also available for the cost of £9.99.

Note: Delivery of hardcopy certificate is free within the United Kingdom. However, to obtain a hardcopy certificate, International students will have to pay additional fees based on their location

Who is this child and adolescent counselling courses online for?

This online child counselling training is developed for people who wish to excel in their professional and personal life. Learn from industry leaders and interact with a global network of experts by enrolling in this adolescent counselling course.

Requirements

Enrolling in our child psychology and counselling course does not require any prior knowledge or experience. All that is required is an internet-connected gadget and a passion to learn.

Career Path

  • Child and Adolescent Counsellor (School or Community)
    Provide one-to-one or group counselling support to children and young people experiencing emotional, behavioural, or mental health difficulties in schools, charities, or community services.
    Salary: £28,000 – £40,000 per year (school roles often term-time; recent averages £30k–£38k).
  • Youth Counsellor / Young People’s Counsellor
    Offer counselling and emotional support to adolescents and young adults, addressing issues such as anxiety, family problems, self-esteem, and transitions in youth services or charities.
    Salary: £25,000 – £36,000 per year (entry to mid-level; higher with experience).
  • School Counsellor
    Work within primary or secondary schools to provide accessible counselling, promote mental health awareness, and support pupils with emotional and behavioural needs.
    Salary: £30,000 – £42,000 per year (part-time or term-time roles common; average around £34k).
  • Play Therapist / Creative Child Counsellor
    Use play, arts, and creative techniques to help younger children express emotions and process experiences, often in specialist therapy services or CAMHS-linked roles.
    Salary: £32,000 – £45,000 per year (with relevant additional training/registration).
  • Counsellor in CAMHS or Specialist Children’s Services
    Deliver counselling as part of multi-disciplinary teams in NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) or specialist trauma/support services (often requires further accredited training).
    Salary: £35,000 – £50,000+ per year (NHS Band 6–7 levels).
  • Private Child and Adolescent Counsellor / Supervisor
    Offer independent counselling sessions, workshops, or clinical supervision to families, schools, or organisations on a self-employed or private practice basis.
    Salary: £35,000 – £60,000+ equivalent (£30–£60+ per session depending on caseload).

Certification:​

Once you have successfully completed this course, you can order a certificate as proof of your achievement.

A PDF certificate is available for £5.99. You can also request a hardcopy certificate for £9.99.

Delivery of the hardcopy certificate is free within the United Kingdom. For international learners, an additional delivery charge will apply based on the destination country.

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