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This Child Psychology Course will equip you with specialised skills to effectively address the emotional, behavioural and psychological needs of children. Through exponential theories, you will gain in-depth knowledge about various psychological issues, and therapeutic techniques to provide support to children and their families. Embark on a successful career and make a difference in children’s lives by joining us now!
This Course at a Glance
- Eligible to apply for insurance
- Expert-created course module
- Get trained by an industry expert
- Flexible Schedule Options
- Understand the psychology of growth and development of children
- About various behavioural therapies that can be applied to children
- Addressing dysfunctional family problems and their impact on children
- The practical aspects of starting and managing a counselling practice
- Evaluate cognitive and emotional development in children
- Analyse the role of socio-cultural factors in a child’s development
- Identify various settings where psychologists, such as schools clinics, hospitals etc
Advanced Child Psychology Course Overview
Our child psychology training Course aims to equip you with an understanding of child development and effective counselling techniques. This course delves into the aspects of emotional and cognitive growth in children, providing valuable insights for professionals looking to enhance their skills in supporting young individuals.
Throughout this course, you will engage in activities, case studies and interactive discussions that bridge the gap between theory and practice. By the end of this Level 6 Counselling Course Online, you will possess a rounded skill set enabling you to counsel children and contribute positively to their developmental journey.
Be a part of this Accredited Child Counselling Course, a mark of quality and credibility in the field. This course will help you gain a deeper insight into child counseling, enhance your skills, and make a difference in the lives of individuals from various communities.
Advanced Child Psychology Course Details

International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM) is a leading accredited organisation that certifies and regulates alternative therapists, healers, and training providers around the world. After completing the IPHM accredited Accredited Child Counselling Course you will be eligible to apply for the insurance.
CPD certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Many organisations look for employees with CPD requirements, which means, that by doing this Child Counselling Course, you would be a potential candidate in your respective field.
The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries.
Introduction
- About the Course & the Instructor
- Definition of Counselling
- The Counselling Relationship
Psychology of Growth and Development
- The Development Cycle
- Parent, Child, Teacher Relationships
- The Complexities of Growth
- Introduction – Psychological Development
Therapeutic Language
- Conflict and Stress
- Behavioural Therapies
- Working with Children
- The Use of Language
- Memory
Psychological Issues
- Grief and Bereavement
- Exploring Grief and Letting Go
- Dysfunctional Families
- What is Co-Dependency
Child Bullying and Child Abuse
- Psychological Study of Education
- Transformation
- Using Newly Found Skills
- Recovery – The Therapeutic Process
- Moving on – Emotional Intimacy
Working as a Counsellor
- Setting Up a Practice
Child Psychology
- What is ‘Child Psychology’.
- The Role of Child Psychologist
Where do Child Psychologists Work
- Why Do We Need to Learn Theories
- Developmental Theories: How Environment Impacts Us
Environmental & Socio-Cultural Factors in Development
- ‘Attachment’ Factor in Newborns
- Socio-Cultural Factors in Child’s Development
Family & Schooling Factors in Development
- The Role of Parenting in Child’s Development
- Relationship Breakdown in the Family
- Schooling Environment
- Counselling Young Children
Cognitive and Emotional Development
- Language & Cognitive Development
- Emotions & Feelings
- Socialising With Others
- Thank You and Good Bye!
Child Behaviour and Development
- Babies from Birth to One Year
- The Importance of Bonding
- The Social and Emotional Development: From Birth to 1 Yr
- The Innate Reflexes of Newborn Babies
- The Benefits of Testing at ‘Milestones’
Stages and Sequences of Social and Emotional Development
- The Importance of Social and Emotional Development
- The Ages and Stages that Children go Through
- The Main theories in Developmental Psychology
- The Importance of Positive Role Models
- The Barriers to Achieving the ‘Milestones’
- The Importance of Unconditional Love
Language and Linguistic Skills Development
- Forms of Communication
- What is ‘Pre-linguistic’ form of Communication
- The Active and the Passive Communication
- The Importance of Opportunities in the Development of Skills
- The Importance of Body Language
Cognitive Development
- The Importance of Cognitive Development
- The Main Psychological Theories in Cognitive Development
- The Appropriate Opportunities for Cognitive Development
- The Unconscious Mind: Id, Ego and Superego. Psychoanalytical Theory
- Thank You and Good Bye!
This Child Psychology Course is primarily aimed at:
- Experienced child counsellors looking to enhance their skills
- Psychologists
- Educators and School counsellors
- Mental Health Professionals
- Aspiring counsellors or Psychologists
- Students of Psychology and Counselling
- However, It is not limited to a specific profession or field.
You also can check out our course Psychology – Anxiety, Stress, and Panic Attacks Online Course and gain the skills and knowledge to help individuals overcome various challenges and improve their well-being, while also advancing your career in the field of Psychology.
- There are no academic entry requirements for this Accredited Child Counselling Course, and it is open to students of all academic backgrounds.
- However, you are required to have a laptop/desktop/tablet or smartphone and a good internet connection.
Upon successful completion of the Level 6 Counselling Course Online modules, learners must answer MCQs to complete the assessment procedure. Through the MCQs, it is measured how much a learner can grasp from each section. In the assessment pass mark is 60%.
Endorsed Certificate from Quality Licence Scheme
After successfully passing the Accredited Child Counselling Course MCQ exam you will be eligible to order the Endorsed Certificate by Quality Licence Scheme. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. It will give you a competitive advantage in your career, making you stand out from all other applicants and employees. There is a Quality Licence Scheme endorsement fee to obtain an endorsed certificate, which is £65.
Certificate of Achievement from Lead Academy
After successfully passing the Child Counselling Course MCQ exam, you will be eligible to order your certificate of achievement as proof of your new skill. You will get the CPD-accredited PDF certificate free of cost, which is included with the course. There is an additional fee to obtain a printed copy of the CPD-accredited certificate, which is £35.
Success Stories
Course Reviews
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5 Stars | 12 Reviews

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A beneficial course
I am a certified teacher and therapist. I work in a school and also help children. This Child counselling course has benefited me in those areas and it was a good reminder of the stages of growth of children and teenagers. Highly recommended.
Chloe Fisher
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Quite informative one
It is an excellent accredited course. This course perfectly served my purpose to learn more about children counselling. It is a very informative course.
Oliver Campbell
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Very insightful and helpful
I found this youth advising training very insightful and helpful. It was easy to follow and the lecturer made it easy to understand with practical knowledge and proven strategies.
Isla Brooks
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Amazing program !
What an amazing program! I am a mother of two teenagers and was struggling to understand them and talk with them. This consecutive course has really taught me a lot so far in this regard.
Joseph Ellis
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Precise and beneficial
This is a perfect Child counselling course. It was clear, straightforward, and highly beneficial to my understanding of the teen brain.
Lily Holmes
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Provided in-depth knowledge
This accredited online course dive into the developmental stages of children with proven and effective tips to counsel children with real-life examples.
Samuel Bell
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Comprehensive one
I work with autistic children and sometimes struggle with dealing with them properly so I decided to do a course on consulting with kids. This comprehensive course helped to solve those difficulties.
Ava Wilson
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Best among other programs
This is so far the best among accredited advisory programs available online. The trainers are not only experts in the field but also fantastic communicators who created a supportive and inclusive learning environment. I recommend this course to everyone
Harry Thompson
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An eye-opening experience
These accredited child counselling courses online is an eye-opening experience for me. I never thought understanding kids psychology is so important and advising kids can be so crucial.
Sophia Hayes
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Thorough understanding with a much-needed course
A thorough understanding of youth psychology, emotions, needs and the methods of handling adolescents which is the most important part of discussing A much-needed course for everyone.
Benjamin Carter
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Perfect source for anyone
I highly recommend this accredited counsel program to any minor counsellor who wants to deepen their knowledge about the teen brain and their methods.A perfect source.
Emily Foster
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Best decision ever taken
Doing this Child counselling course is one of the best decisions I have ever taken! This course gave me the confidence and skills to make a positive impact in the lives of children.
Henry


Chloe Fisher
I am a certified teacher and therapist. I work in a school and also help children. This Child counselling course has benefited me in those areas and it was a good reminder of the stages of growth of children and teenagers. Highly recommended.

Oliver Campbell
It is an excellent accredited course. This course perfectly served my purpose to learn more about children counselling. It is a very informative course.

Isla Brooks
I found this youth advising training very insightful and helpful. It was easy to follow and the lecturer made it easy to understand with practical knowledge and proven strategies.

Joseph Ellis
What an amazing program! I am a mother of two teenagers and was struggling to understand them and talk with them. This consecutive course has really taught me a lot so far in this regard.

Lily Holmes
This is a perfect Child counselling course. It was clear, straightforward, and highly beneficial to my understanding of the teen brain.


Samuel Bell
This accredited online course dive into the developmental stages of children with proven and effective tips to counsel children with real-life examples.

Ava Wilson
I work with autistic children and sometimes struggle with dealing with them properly so I decided to do a course on consulting with kids. This comprehensive course helped to solve those difficulties.

Harry Thompson
This is so far the best among accredited advisory programs available online. The trainers are not only experts in the field but also fantastic communicators who created a supportive and inclusive learning environment. I recommend this course to everyone

Sophia Hayes
These accredited child counselling courses online is an eye-opening experience for me. I never thought understanding kids psychology is so important and advising kids can be so crucial.

Benjamin Carter
A thorough understanding of youth psychology, emotions, needs and the methods of handling adolescents which is the most important part of discussing A much-needed course for everyone.


Emily Foster
I highly recommend this accredited counsel program to any minor counsellor who wants to deepen their knowledge about the teen brain and their methods.A perfect source.

Henry
Doing this Child counselling course is one of the best decisions I have ever taken! This course gave me the confidence and skills to make a positive impact in the lives of children.

FAQs
Child counselling is a sort of therapy designed for young children, teenagers, and adolescents suffering from one or more mental diseases. It also helps young people who have been traumatised or who live in a dysfunctional or stressful home setting.
Here are some essential steps to consider:
- Obtain a relevant education
- Pursue a master’s degree
- Participate in internship programs
- Obtain required certifications or licence
- Consider specialisation
- Search for opportunities to start your career
A rewarding career for individuals who have a passion for helping others. It offers various career opportunities such as child, psychological, family counselling and many more.
The clinical training is a full-time doctorate program that spans four years. It entails teaching, supervision, and training in psychoanalysis, as well as a paid training post (at NHS Band 6) in a mental health service. But if you wish to become a child psychologist besides a counsellor as well then read our How to become a child psychologist in UK blog.
The Child Psychology Course is typically delivered online through our Lead Academy's learning platform, where you can access all the course materials and assignments at your own pace.
This Accredited Child Counselling Course is accredited by CPD UK, which employers and professional organisations across the globe recognise. Upon completing this course, the chances of getting a job will increase with such qualifications as it will serve an additional merit to your profile.
Yes, you will get the course materials while doing theLevel 6 Counselling Course Online. The instructor will send the materials as necessary as the lecture videos. However, you must pay a minimal amount for the course materials.
For a CPD-accredited PDF certificate, it will take 24 hours; however, for the hardcopy CPD certificate takes 5-7 business days.
Surely! You can access any Lead Academy course from anywhere in the world at any time.
After successfully purchasing the Child Counselling Course, you will receive an email within 24 hours with the login details of your course. Kindly check your inbox, junk or spam folder, or you can contact our client success team via info@lead-academy.org
There's no need to worry if you didn't pass the exam or didn't get the required score. You can always retake the exam with better preparation.
You can browse our website to discover all the available options and find the perfect one for your career advancement. However, if you want to gain specialised skills in child psychology as well, we recommend you join our Child Counsellor Training Level 3 and gain the necessary skills along with a recognised certificate.