Self-Paced Online Learning
Learn on your own accord, wherever you want, whenever you want.
4 Instalment Plan on checkout
You have the option to choose from four easy instalment plans.
14 Days Money Back Guarantee
Hassle-free guarantee on purchase, ensuring quality & your peace of mind.
Course Fee
£29
£125
77% OFF
👉 CPD UK Accredited PDF Certificate Included
4 interest-free payments of £7.25


Willing to help people fight back against their mental disorders? Look no further and join our expert-designed Psychotherapy Course. Through our extensive theoretical modules, you will gain advanced therapeutic techniques, practical experience and a deep understanding of human behaviour.
This Course at a Glance
- Eligible to apply for insurance
- Expert-created course module
- Get trained by an industry expert
- Flexible schedule options
- Learn what psychotherapy is and gain knowledge about its history
- Discover the relationship between short-term and long-term therapy
- Understand what exactly the first psychotherapy session entails
- Gain knowledge about the therapeutic relationship
- Learn how to practice psychotherapy with children, individuals, and in a group
- Recognise different types of psychotherapy, unconscious processes
- Defence mechanisms, humanistic approaches, etc
- Understand the relevance of internet-based therapy vs online psychotherapy and more
Professional Psychotherapy Course Overview
Around 13% of the global population suffers from mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, strained relationships, and other issues. Others want assistance in dealing with a life-threatening illness, losing weight, or quitting smoking. With so many concerns, the world is in pressing need of a number of psychologists, and to assist individuals in overcoming mental health issues, you can most certainly be one of them by enrolling in this comprehensive professional psychotherapy course.
Our expertly designed Psychotherapy Certification course is beneficial for both practising professionals looking to brush up on their existing counselling skills. It will give you a clear understanding of psychology, counselling, and psychotherapy. You will learn how to treat people with mental health problems or emotional issues. It’s a golden opportunity to learn from the best in this field and start your psychotherapy practice effectively.
Upon successful completion of this Psychotherapy Training Online, you will be able to exercise and use a wide range of counselling ways to address a range of emotional, social, or mental health difficulties that your client may be suffering from. Acquire your CPD accreditation now!
Professional Psychotherapy 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 Psychotherapy Training Online course, you will be eligible to apply for 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 Accredited 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 to the course
- About the Instructor
- About the Course
Understanding Psychotherapy
- What is Psychotherapy
- A Short Historical Introduction
- Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy
- Where Do Psychotherapists Work
Starting Psychotherapy Practice
- Who Can Benefit from Psychotherapy
- Short-Term Vs Long-Term Therapy
- Therapeutic Relationship
- What Does the First Psychotherapy Session Involve?
Your Potential Clients in Therapy
- Psychotherapy for Children
- Individual and Group Sessions
- Family Therapy
Different Types of Psychotherapy
- Psychodynamic Approach
- Unconscious Processes (The Unconscious Mind)
- Defence Mechanisms
- Humanistic Approach
- Cognitive Behavioural Approach (CBT)
Internet Based Therapy
- Face-to-face Vs ‘Online’ Psychotherapy
- How to Become an ‘Online Psychotherapist’
- Thank You, and goodbye!
This Psychotherapy Course is primarily aimed at:
- Counsellor
- Therapist
- Practising Psychologist
- Aspiring Psychologist
- Students of Psychology
- Whether you are new to the area of counselling or a professional wishing to advance your career, can join
- There are no academic entry requirements for this Psychotherapy Training Online, 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.
This Psychotherapy Training Online assesses learners through multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Upon successful completion of the modules, learners must answer MCQs to complete the assessment procedure. Through the MCQs, it is measured how much a learner could grasp from each section. In the assessment pass mark is 60%.
Endorsed Certificate from Quality Licence Scheme
After successfully passing the Psychotherapy Certification 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. Besides, 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 Accredited 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
Google Reviews
5 Stars | 12 Reviews

Verified
In-Depth Learning Experience
The Course provided an in-depth learning experience that covered all essential aspects of psychotherapy thoroughly.
Anthony Russell
Verified
Excellent Curriculum
The curriculum of the Course is well-structured and comprehensive. It’s perfect for both beginners and experienced practitioners.
Harry Anderson
Verified
Insightful and Practical
This Course offers insightful and practical knowledge that I could immediately apply to my practice. It's a standout course.
Lucas Hale
Verified
Highly Qualified Instructors
The instructors of the Course are highly qualified and offer valuable insights based on years of experience in the field.
Josh Lawrence
Verified
Great for Professional Development
The Course is excellent for professional development. It provided the tools and techniques needed to enhance my psychotherapy skills.
Sam Leach
Verified
Flexible Learning Options
The flexibility of the Course allowed me to learn at my own pace, which was incredibly convenient given my busy schedule.
Elliot Sharp
Verified
Supportive Learning Environment
The Course fosters a supportive learning environment. The community and discussion forums were very helpful.
Louis Houghton
Verified
Practical Applications
The course focuses heavily on practical applications, making the Course highly relevant and useful for real-world scenarios.
Jonathan Archer
Verified
Cost-Effective Training
Given the depth of content and expertise provided, the Course is a cost-effective choice for anyone serious about psychotherapy.
Francesca Walsh
Verified
Enhanced My Therapeutic Skills
Completing the Course has significantly enhanced my therapeutic skills, making me more confident and effective in my practice.
Amber Newman
Verified
User-Friendly Platform
The user-friendly platform of the Professional Psychotherapy Training Course made navigating through the material easy and enjoyable, enhancing my overall learning experience.
Niamh Bryant
Verified
Immediate Impact
The Course had an immediate impact on my practice. The strategies and techniques are effective and can be applied right away.
Chelsea Godfrey

Anthony Russell
The Course provided an in-depth learning experience that covered all essential aspects of psychotherapy thoroughly.


Harry Anderson
The curriculum of the Course is well-structured and comprehensive. It’s perfect for both beginners and experienced practitioners.

Lucas Hale
This Course offers insightful and practical knowledge that I could immediately apply to my practice. It's a standout course.

Josh Lawrence
The instructors of the Course are highly qualified and offer valuable insights based on years of experience in the field.

Sam Leach
The Course is excellent for professional development. It provided the tools and techniques needed to enhance my psychotherapy skills.

Elliot Sharp
The flexibility of the Course allowed me to learn at my own pace, which was incredibly convenient given my busy schedule.


Louis Houghton
The Course fosters a supportive learning environment. The community and discussion forums were very helpful.

Jonathan Archer
The course focuses heavily on practical applications, making the Course highly relevant and useful for real-world scenarios.

Francesca Walsh
Given the depth of content and expertise provided, the Course is a cost-effective choice for anyone serious about psychotherapy.

Amber Newman
Completing the Course has significantly enhanced my therapeutic skills, making me more confident and effective in my practice.

Niamh Bryant
The user-friendly platform of the Professional Psychotherapy Training Course made navigating through the material easy and enjoyable, enhancing my overall learning experience.


Chelsea Godfrey
The Course had an immediate impact on my practice. The strategies and techniques are effective and can be applied right away.

FAQs
Absolutely; in addition to the personal testimonies of millions of people around the world who have been helped by psychotherapy, there is a substantial body of evidence demonstrating that psychotherapy is highly effective in addressing most mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, substance use problems, and what are often diagnosed as 'personality disorders'.
The purpose of psychotherapy is to help individuals effectively understand and resolve their mental health challenges through guided conversation and therapeutic techniques. Its primary goal is to significantly improve the mental well-being of patients by helping them identify and proactively change troubling emotions, thoughts, and behaviours.
Medical psychotherapists are highly trained doctors with expertise in both psychiatry and specialised psychotherapy. They are fully equipped to provide effective psychotherapeutic treatment for patients with psychiatric illnesses.
The number of paid job opportunities in the counselling field is on the rise, but the demand still exceeds the available positions for professionally trained individuals. A large portion of available roles are part-time or voluntary. It is not advisable to transition directly into private practice immediately after completing your training.
The Psychotherapy Training Online 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 Psychotherapy Certification 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 the Accredited Counselling Course. 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 Psychotherapy Training Online, 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 become a counselling psychologist as well, we recommend you read our How to Become a Counselling Psychologist and gain the necessary knowledge and proficiency to take an initiative towards a rewarding career.