Child Counselling
Child Counselling is a CPD Accredited course for aspiring child counsellors, teachers, childcare workers, and support professionals, with certification on completion.
Learn key skills in child psychology, counselling, attachment, communication, neglect, and cyberbullying.
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Child Counselling – CPD Accredited
With children’s mental health becoming a growing concern, skilled support is increasingly valuable across education, childcare, counselling and wellbeing settings. In England, around one in five children and young people aged 8–25 had a probable mental health disorder, while monthly mental health referrals for children and young people reached almost 120,000 in 2024.
The Child Counselling course helps you develop essential knowledge of counselling, child psychology, assessment, parent-child relationships, attachment, separation, neglect and cyberbullying. You will also explore practical communication techniques, including appropriate questioning, silence, confrontation, simile and metaphor.
By completing this CPD-accredited course, you can strengthen your professional knowledge, communicate more confidently with children and build valuable skills for roles in childcare, education, youth support and related wellbeing settings.
Course Description
This Child Counselling course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of counselling techniques, child psychology, emotional development and behavioural challenges, making it ideal for anyone interested in supporting children in education, childcare, counselling or wellbeing settings.
Throughout the course, you will develop essential knowledge of assessment, parent-child relationships, attachment, separation, neglect and cyberbullying. You will also explore practical counselling techniques such as appropriate questioning, using silence effectively, confrontation, simile and metaphor.
In addition to counselling knowledge, this CPD-accredited course helps you better understand children’s emotions, behaviour and communication needs. These skills can strengthen your confidence when working with children and support your professional development in childcare, education, youth support and related roles.
Learning Outcomes
By completing this Child Counselling online course, you will:
- Understand the core principles and purpose of child counselling
- Apply basic focusing and assessment techniques when supporting children
- Develop knowledge of child psychology and emotional development
- Recognise common childhood problems and behavioural concerns
- Understand relationships and communication between children and parents
- Explore the effects of separation and loss on attachment
- Identify how neglect can affect a child’s emotional and psychological wellbeing
- Understand the impact of cyberbullying on children and young people
- Use appropriate questioning techniques during counselling conversations
- Understand the effective use of silence in counselling
- Develop awareness of confrontation as a counselling skill
- Use simile and metaphor to support communication and expression
Why People Love This Course?
- CPD Accredited certification to support your professional development and strengthen your CV
- Study Child Counselling online with 12 months unlimited access – learn anytime, anywhere
- Build essential knowledge of child psychology, assessment, attachment, neglect and cyberbullying
- Develop essential counselling skills, including questioning, active communication, silence and confrontation
- Gain greater confidence when supporting children with emotional and behavioural concerns
- Receive an instant digital certificate upon completion, with the option to order a hard copy
- Receive a free student ID card to enhance your learner profile
- Enjoy flexible, self-paced learning with no strict deadlines
- Benefit from transparent pricing with no hidden fees
- Access dedicated tutor support on weekdays throughout your studies
- Complete assessments efficiently with fast results, helping you progress at your own pace
Why Study This Course?
Whether you are beginning your career or already working with children, this Child Counselling course provides essential knowledge to help you better understand children’s emotional, behavioural and psychological needs.
As a flexible online course, it covers key areas such as child psychology, assessment, parent-child relationships, attachment, neglect, cyberbullying and counselling techniques, helping you build greater confidence when supporting children.
This course is ideal for those interested in childcare, education, youth support, counselling support or wellbeing roles. It can strengthen your existing professional skills, enhance your CV and provide a useful foundation for further learning in child counselling and related fields.
Who is this Child Counselling course for?
This course is ideal for anyone who wants to understand children’s emotions, behaviour, relationships and communication through the principles of counselling and child psychology.
It is suitable for:
- Beginners interested in learning child counselling basics
- Aspiring professionals supporting children and young people
- Teachers and teaching assistants working with children
- Childcare workers developing child support knowledge
- Youth workers supporting children’s emotional wellbeing
- Parents seeking better understanding of child behaviour
- Individuals interested in child psychology and attachment
Requirements
There are no specific prerequisites to enrol in this Child Counselling course. It is suitable for beginners and anyone interested in understanding children’s emotions, behaviour and counselling techniques.
The course is fully accessible from any internet-enabled smart device, allowing you to study from the comfort of your home.
All you need is a passion for learning, basic literacy skills, internet access, and to be over the age of 16.
CPD Certification
After successfully completing the Child Counselling course, you will qualify for a CPD Certificate as proof of your continued professional development and achievement. This certificate can enhance your professional profile and showcase your commitment to building relevant skills and knowledge. You can receive your digital certificate for only £10, or request a printed hard copy sent by post for just £29 or both for £39.
Assessment
For assessing your learning, you have to complete an automated MCQ exam. It is required for the students to score at least 60% to pass the exam and fulfil the Quality Licence Scheme-endorsed certificate criteria. Learners can apply for the certificate after they clear the exam.
There are assignment questions provided at the end of the course. You are suggested to complete the questions to enrich your understanding of the course. You can complete this according to your preferred time. The expert tutor will provide feedback on your performance after assessing your assignment.
Job Opportunities
The Child Counselling course is an online, knowledge-based programme that develops understanding of child psychology, communication, emotional wellbeing, attachment and supportive counselling techniques. While it does not qualify you as a professional child counsellor, it can strengthen your knowledge for various child-focused support roles alongside any required qualifications or experience.
- Family Support Worker
Supports families facing difficulties, helping parents and children access services, improve relationships, and manage everyday challenges effectively.
Average UK salary: £24,000–£36,000 per year. - Youth Worker
Supports young people with their personal, social and educational development while encouraging confidence, wellbeing and positive choices.
Average UK salary: £24,000–£37,000 per year. - Learning Mentor
Helps children and young people overcome learning barriers while providing encouragement, guidance and additional emotional support when needed.
Average UK salary: £21,000–£27,000 per year. - Teaching Assistant
Supports teachers and pupils in classrooms, helping children with learning activities, communication, confidence and everyday educational development.
Average UK salary: £19,000–£26,000 per year. - Pastoral Care Worker
Provides essential and emotional support to children and young people, helping them manage challenges and succeed at school.
Average UK salary: £24,000–£31,000 per year. - Residential Support Worker
Supports the physical and emotional wellbeing of children in residential care while encouraging safety, independence and positive development.
Average UK salary: £22,000–£30,000 per year. - Education Welfare Officer
Helps children attend school regularly and works with families to identify barriers affecting education, wellbeing and participation.
Average UK salary: £24,000–£32,000 per year. - SEN Teaching Assistant
Supports children with special educational needs, helping them participate in learning while providing patient, individualised classroom assistance.
Average UK salary: £19,000–£27,000 per year. - Nursery Worker
Supports young children’s learning, development and wellbeing through supervised activities, play, communication and a safe environment.
Average UK salary: £16,000–£24,000 per year. - Social Work Assistant
Provides practical support for children and families experiencing social or emotional difficulties while working alongside qualified professionals.
Average UK salary: £20,000–£28,000 per year.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Child Counselling course cover?
This course covers counselling fundamentals, child psychology, assessment, childhood problems, parent-child relationships, attachment, neglect, cyberbullying and essential counselling communication techniques.
Is the Child Counselling course suitable for beginners?
Yes. The course is suitable for beginners who want to build foundational knowledge of child counselling, psychology and emotional support without requiring previous experience.
Can I study this Child Counselling course online?
Yes. The course is delivered online, allowing you to study flexibly from home and progress through the modules at your own pace.
Will I receive a certificate after completing the course?
Yes. Successful learners can receive a CPD-accredited certificate, helping demonstrate their learning and support their continuing professional development.
Does this course qualify me as a professional child counsellor?
No. This is a knowledge-based training course and does not provide a professional licence or regulated qualification to practise independently as a child counsellor.
What skills will I develop from this course?
You will develop knowledge of assessment, questioning, communication, attachment and counselling techniques, including the effective use of silence, confrontation, simile and metaphor.
What careers can this course support?
The course can complement development towards child-focused support roles such as teaching assistant, youth worker, family support worker, learning mentor and childcare worker.
Who is this Child Counselling course best for?
It is ideal for aspiring support professionals, teachers, teaching assistants, childcare workers, youth workers, parents and anyone interested in understanding children’s emotional needs.
Will I learn about common challenges affecting children?
Yes. You will explore childhood problems, separation and loss, attachment difficulties, child neglect and cyberbullying, helping you understand their potential impact on children.
Why should I study Child Counselling?
Studying Child Counselling can strengthen your understanding of children’s emotions, behaviour and relationships while developing valuable communication skills for child-focused professional and supportive settings.
Course Curriculum
| Module 01: Introduction To Counselling | |||
| Introduction to Counseling | 00:04:00 | ||
| Module 02: Focusing | |||
| Focusing | 00:04:00 | ||
| Module 03: Assessment | |||
| Assessment | 00:03:00 | ||
| Module 04: Introduction To Child Psychology | |||
| Introduction to Child Psychology | 00:29:00 | ||
| Module 05: Problems Of Childhood | |||
| Problems of Childhood | 00:23:00 | ||
| Module 06: Relationships Between Children And Parents | |||
| Relationships Between Children and Parents | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 07: Understanding Between Children And Parents | |||
| Understanding Between Children and Parents | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 08: Impacts Of Separation And Loss On Attachment | |||
| Impacts of Separation and Loss on Attachment | 00:26:00 | ||
| Module 09: The Impact Of Child Neglect | |||
| The impact of Child Neglect | 00:36:00 | ||
| Module 10: Cyberbullying | |||
| Cyberbullying | 00:41:00 | ||
| Module 11: Appropriate Questioning | |||
| Appropriate Questioning | 00:05:00 | ||
| Module 12: Silence in Counselling | |||
| Silence in Counselling | 00:04:00 | ||
| Module 13: The Skill of Confrontation | |||
| The Skill of Confrontation | 00:03:00 | ||
| Module 14: The Skill of Simile and Metaphor | |||
| The Skill of Simile and Metaphor | 00:01:00 | ||