This very comprehensive course refers in detail to the Counselling 1995 National Occupational Standards with an update lesson explaining the 2007 NOS Revision. The course is accredited by the SHTC for professional practitioner membership and provides diploma qualification jointly in Life Coaching and Counselling. Personal Coaching, Basic Counselling, Gestalt Counselling, Psychodynamic theory, Humanistic Theory, Cognitive Behavioural Theory and Essential Counselling Skills are included.

Specific issues including anger, stress, weight control, stopping smoking, emotional issues, faith issues and group / couples work are all discussed in detail. Relaxation, visualisation and autogenics techniques are also included. Optional practical training is available direct from the SHTC.