Advanced Diploma in Counselling at CPD Accredited Level 7

Mental health support has become one of the UK’s most urgent professional priorities, with referrals to mental health services reaching a record 5.2 million in 2024. Behind every statistic is a person who needs a skilled, compassionate professional, and demand for qualified counsellors across the NHS, private practice, schools, and employee assistance programmes continues to outpace supply.

The Advanced Diploma in Counselling at CPD Accredited Level 7 builds the depth of knowledge today’s professional environments require. Suitable for those entering the counselling field and for practitioners already working in mental health, social care, or education, the diploma develops practical understanding and professional confidence to handle complex, real-world client situations. UK counsellors typically earn between £25,000 and £47,000 per year, with strong opportunities across public and private sectors.

The curriculum spans the full scope of professional counselling, covering foundational theories, ethical and cultural frameworks, communication skills, and empathy, alongside specialist areas including trauma and PTSD, grief and bereavement, depression, addiction treatments, crisis intervention, and client assessment.

Enrol today and take a decisive step toward a more skilled, credible, and career-ready professional profile in one of the UK’s most vital sectors.

Key Highlights

• Explore Counselling Theories and Psychotherapy Approaches
• Develop Communication Skills and Empathy in Practice
• Understand Trauma, Addiction, and Crisis Intervention
• Flexible, self-paced online learning

Exclusive Bonus Learning Materials (For Free) – Limited Time Offer!

Your learning comes with more than just one course. Enrol today and unlock CPD-accredited gift courses at no extra cost, giving you even more opportunities to build your knowledge, strengthen practical skills and get greater value from your learning journey.

• Course 01: Mental Health Awareness
• Course 02: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

All bonus courses are 100% free with your enrolment.

What You’ll Learn

• Understand the basic principles of electricity and its behaviour in practical settings
• Apply Ohm’s Law to solve problems involving voltage, current, and resistance
• Identify the key characteristics of direct current (DC) circuits and systems
• Recognise the fundamentals of alternating current (AC) and how it differs from DC
• Explain the role of capacitance and capacitors in electrical circuits
• Describe the relationship between magnetism and electrical energy
• Identify essential electrical safety precautions for working in technical environments
• Build foundational awareness of electricity units and their real-world applications

What You’ll Learn

• Understand the core theories and models of counselling and their practical application
• Explore key psychotherapy approaches and forms of psychotherapy counselling
• Recognise legal, cultural, and ethical issues within professional counselling practice
• Develop awareness of communication skills and empathy in counselling settings
• Examine counselling approaches to depression, trauma, and PTSD
• Describe the process of engaging and assessing clients in a supportive environment
• Explore counselling for grief, bereavement, and working with addiction and treatments
• Recognise strategies for helping clients in crisis and understanding psychological issues

Why Study with Learnera?

• CPD-Accredited Learning
• Up-to-Date Learning Materials
• Flexible Online Study
• Career-Focused Training
• Globally Recognised Certification
• Unlimited Free Retakes Exam
• Recognised Certification

Accreditation and Recognition

Learnera’s Advanced Diploma in Counselling at CPD Accredited Level 7 provides 10 CPD points. The Advanced Diploma in Counselling Level 7 is fully CPD-accredited, giving you recognised evidence of your commitment to professional development. Designed to strengthen your knowledge and skills in counselling theories, mental health awareness, and therapeutic communication, the course can enhance your CV and demonstrate your willingness to keep developing professionally. In today’s competitive job market, this additional advanced counselling training can help you build a stronger profile, stand out to potential employers, and pursue suitable mental health support, wellbeing, and community support opportunities. It can also support your long-term career growth by helping you expand your skill set, increase your professional confidence, and prepare for greater responsibilities and progression within your chosen field.

Assessment and Certification

Put your learning into practice and show what you have achieved with confidence. Your progress is assessed through an online multiple-choice Mock Exam and Final Assessment, with a 60% pass mark and instant results. You can retake the assessment free of charge, giving you the opportunity to strengthen your understanding and complete the Advanced Diploma in Counselling at CPD Accredited Level 7 at your own pace.

Once you pass, you can order a CPD Accredited Digital or Printed Certificate along with your Transcript as evidence of your learning and continued professional development. These documents can be added to your CV, LinkedIn profile, professional portfolio, or job applications, helping you demonstrate your commitment to developing relevant counselling knowledge and building a stronger professional profile in today’s competitive job market.

The regular price of the Digital Certificate is £12.99, while the Printed Certificate is £24.99. For a limited time, you can enjoy 30% off your certificate order, making it easier to showcase your achievement for less.

Complete your assessment, claim your certificate, and turn your learning into a credential you can proudly showcase.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is ideal for anyone looking to develop their knowledge of counselling and mental health, strengthen their professional skills, or explore new career opportunities in health, education, and community support settings. It is suitable for:

• Beginners with an interest in counselling skills and mental health awareness
• Professionals looking to refresh or expand their knowledge
• Job seekers wanting to strengthen their CV
• Individuals considering a career change into health, social care, or education
• Existing workers seeking career progression
• Anyone interested in exploring roles such as Mental Health Support Worker, Wellbeing Coordinator, Child and Family Support Practitioner, or School Pastoral Officer

Career Opportunities and Progression

Completing Learnera’s Advanced Diploma in Counselling at CPD Accredited Level 7 can support your journey into a range of health, education, and community support roles across the UK. A strong foundation in counselling skills, mental health awareness, and therapeutic communication is valued by employers across social care, education, wellbeing, and family support settings. Below are some of the relevant roles connected to this advanced counselling course:

• Youth Support Worker
• Teaching Assistant
• School Pastoral Officer
• Mental Health Support Worker
• Child and Family Support Practitioner
• Wellbeing Coordinator

Enrol in Learnera’s Advanced Diploma in Counselling at CPD Accredited Level 7 and develop professional counselling skills, mental health awareness, and therapeutic communication knowledge through flexible online counselling training.