Basics of Counselling and Psychotherapy

Overview

Do you want to pursue a career in the field of mental health? If so, you have come to the right place. This psychology training course explains how to treat mental health disorders through counselling and psychotherapy. Both terms shall be defined as we trace the relationship between them. We go through the various types of treatment options associated with both.

Are you curious about the mental health writings of renowned psychologists like Sigmund Freud or Carl Jung? We outline their key findings and principles and examine the contribution of many others in the field. We then study the evolution of treatment options from their origin to their current state and examine current trends in mental health care. The course breaks down the concept of psychodynamic (or psychoanalytic) psychotherapy, which probes the patient’s subconscious through ongoing conversation.

The mental health industry has developed effective treatment options for a plethora of mental disorders. We match a wide range of mental health disorders to their psychotherapeutic treatment options while identifying key symptoms associated with each. The importance of mental health is gaining attention and openly talking about mental health is no longer considered the social taboo it once was. This psychology training course provides treatment options for a range of psychological disorders so sign up to learn how to use counselling and psychotherapy to guide patients towards improved mental health.