A distance learning course in basic counselling skills. This is the exact same course as our Introductory certificate in Counselling Skills, rebadged for lightworkers. Students completing this version will be given a Certificate in Counselling Skills for Lightworkers.

Suggested study time: 1 to 3 months

Cost: £100.00  (100 Pounds Sterling - for currency conversion see www.xe.com )
A FREE textbook will be included for students from the UK.   Students outside the UK will need to pay extra for the textbook and postage.
Fee reduced for limited time to £ 75 - (full payment at enrolment only)
To obtain this fee reduction whilst valid, please quote offer code SUM08 when you apply.  

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This is a comprehensive short course in counselling for lightworkers who have not taken any previous courses in counselling skills.

"Lightworker" is a general term for helpers and healers using New Age and metaphysical techniques and methods to further the spiritual growth of their clients or students, a process sometimes known as "ascension". Sometimes, however, the client has basic counselling needs and wants to talk about an issue that is best addressed through the use of counselling skills, either before or in conjunction with the use of New Age or metaphysical modalities. At other times, you will be approached by someone who senses that you can help, but who does not share the ideas you normally use. This course will also help you communicate with helping professionals and recognise possible problems that need the help of qualified professionals. Trainers in New Age disciplines will also benefit as they can incorporate the knowledge of basic counselling in their courses, which will help your professional image and aid in attracting students.

This unit focuses on such issues as the nature of the counselling relationship, what to do and what not to do, the process of listening, and when to reveal one’s own feelings. It also provides a useful overview of  professional diagnosis, and of what every helper should know about diagnosis, drugs and alcohol, seriously disturbed people, depression, stress, personality disorders, counselling persons with sexual problems, HIV/AIDS patients, suicide, death and emergencies.