Free Online Psychotherapy Courses
Therapy can take many different forms. The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) defines counselling and psychotherapy as umbrella terms that cover a wide range of talking therapies. They are delivered by trained practitioners who work with people over the short or long term to help them bring about effective cha…Read More Therapy can take many different forms. The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) defines counselling and psychotherapy as ‘umbrella terms that cover a wide range of talking therapies. They are delivered by trained practitioners who work with people over the short or long term to help them bring about effective change and enhance their resilience and wellbeing’. You can learn about different approaches to therapy with our free counselling courses. Explore psychology in depth, research autism spectrum disorders and discover when cognitive behavioural therapy (or CBT) is most useful. You can also look at related topics, such as life coaching, emotional intelligence and access the latest thinking on anything from self-discipline to mindfulness. Simply register for your Alison account, select a course and begin. Who knows where your journey of discovery may lead you!If you’d like to have a better understanding of where you are on your wellbeing journey before taking your first course, why not take our free Workplace Wellbeing Assessment today? The feedback from this short assessment will shine a light on areas where you are doing well, and those you might want to work on. …Read Less
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Are Alison’s courses useful?
Our courses are taught by subject matter experts and are certified by the UK independent certification body CPD. They should equip you with the knowledge you need to take formal exams in a given subject or support you if you want to explore a specific area in more detail or simply update your training. They aim to make high quality learning freely available, wherever you are in the world.
What is the difference between a therapist and counselling?
It’s like the difference between a fully qualified teacher and a tutor. A psychotherapist has extensive, formal training and generally requires a licence to practise. They can treat clients with complex mental health problems and disorders. A counsellor plays a supportive, listening role and may refer clients to psychotherapists or psychiatrists if they require particular therapeutic treatment.
Do counsellors have to be registered?
There are different regulations depending on where you live. Generally, you should find out whether there is a regulatory body in your country and follow their guidelines to register as a practitioner. Often this involves sitting a test which you can study for independently.
