Counselling Children & Supporting Their Wellbeing

Overview

What You’ll Learn From Counselling Children & Supporting Their Wellbeing

Develop confident decision-making in child counselling scenarios

Apply knowledge to support children’s emotional wellbeing effectively

Strengthen leadership capability in child support settings

Understand ethical practices in child welfare counselling

Enhance skills in recognising and responding to child needs

Build practical strategies for attachment and developmental issues

Improve professional judgement in safeguarding children’s welfare

Overview

This Counselling Children & Supporting Their Wellbeing course is a CPD-accredited, fully online programme designed for UK learners ready to enhance their professional skills. It equips you with the knowledge needed to progress in roles involving child support and wellbeing.

You’ll gain a deeper understanding of child development and wellbeing factors, helping you make informed, ethical decisions in practical settings. The course encourages growth in leadership and responsibility aligned with sector expectations for quality care and support.

Learners typically include those aiming to build expertise in child counselling and welfare support. The course offers flexible online study with dedicated UK-based support, ensuring you can learn at your own pace with confidence.

Key highlights:

CPD-accredited skills development for child counselling professionals
Flexible, 100% online learning tailored to UK learners
Focus on practical application and professional decision-making
Supports confidence and leadership in child wellbeing roles
Self-paced study with 12 months’ access and learner support

Accreditation & Recognition

This Counselling Children & Supporting Their Wellbeing is fully CPD-accredited, ensuring your qualification meets trusted professional standards for relevant fields. It is widely recognised by UK employers as a benchmark for continuing professional development and compliance training. Earn a CPD Accredited certificate to showcase your knowledge and skills

100% online, self-paced study with 12 months’ access
Includes online multiple-choice exam and optional reflective portfolio
Order a CPD-accredited digital certificate (optional printed version available for £24.99)
Recognised by UK employers and globally trusted certification

Assessment & Certification

Your progress in this Counselling Children & Supporting Their Wellbeing is measured through an online multiple-choice assessment with a 60% pass mark and instant results. Learners can retake the exam for free, ensuring full understanding before completion. Upon passing, you can order a PDF version of the CPD Accredited certificate, verifying your learning achievement and continued professional development aligned with industry knowledge standards. You can also order a hardcopy certificate for £24.99 to boost your credibility and showcase your achievement. This qualification includes no hidden fees and is recognised by UK employers as evidence of structured learning and professional growth.

Who Is This Course For?

Aspiring child support and wellbeing practitioners
Experienced professionals seeking skill enhancement
Education and youth workers supporting children’s development
Those involved in child welfare or social care settings
Individuals aiming to improve counselling and support skills

Career Opportunities & Progression

Child Support Worker: £18,000–£25,000 per year
Youth Worker: £20,000–£28,000 per year
Family Support Practitioner: £22,000–£30,000 per year
Early Years Practitioner: £18,000–£24,000 per year
Child Welfare Advisor: £25,000–£32,000 per year

Key Skills You’ll Gain

Confidence in ethical counselling decisions
Understanding of child psychological development
Capability in recognising attachment and wellbeing issues
Practical skills in intervention and support strategies
Enhanced communication with children and families
Ability to identify signs of neglect and risk factors
Improved leadership in child support environments

Why Study with Royal Open College

Royal Open College is a trusted CPD-accredited training provider dedicated to helping professionals build confidence, leadership, and compliance in the UK job sector. Our expert-led online courses are designed to fit around your lifestyle, giving you the flexibility to study anywhere, anytime. CPD-accredited and employer-recognised qualifications trusted across the UK

Enrol today to build confidence in counselling children and supporting their wellbeing with the CPD-accredited Counselling Children & Supporting Their Wellbeing course, designed to strengthen your skills and real-world understanding.

Expert tutors with essential real-world experience
100% online learning with UK-based learner support
Affordable, transparent pricing with no hidden fees
Trusted by thousands of UK learners and global professionals

Course Curriculum for Counselling Children & Supporting Their Wellbeing

Module 01: Introduction to Child Psychology. Explore foundational concepts in child psychology and development.
Module 02: Factors that Influence Development. Understand key environmental and genetic influences on children.
Module 03: Cognitive Development. Examine how children think, learn, and process information.
Module 04: Social and Emotional Development. Study children’s interactions and emotional growth.
Module 05: Personality and Intellectual Development of Children. Learn about personality traits and intellectual growth stages.
Module 06: Understanding Moral Development. Explore how children develop a sense of right and wrong.
Module 07: Impacts of Separation and Loss on Attachment. Assess how separation affects child attachment styles.
Module 08: Attachment Disorder. Identify causes and characteristics of attachment disorders in children.
Module 09: Attachment-Focused Parenting. Discover parenting approaches that support secure attachments.
Module 10: Interventions, Treatment and Support. Review strategies to support children’s mental health and wellbeing.
Module 11: Signs of Child Neglect. Recognise behavioural and physical indicators of neglect.
Module 12: Risk Factors for Neglect. Identify circumstances that increase neglect risk in children.
Module 13: The impact of Child Neglect. Understand the short- and long-term effects of neglect.
Module 14: Prevent Child Negligence. Learn preventative measures and best practices to reduce neglect.
Module 15: Child Mental Health in 2023. Update knowledge on current trends and challenges in child mental health.