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Instituto Superior De Estudios Psicológicos ISEP
Expert Course in Brief Strategic Psychotherapy: Advanced Tools and Applications
- Online Spain
Course
Full time
Distance Learning
Spanish
This expert course will open the door to a new way of improving everyone's mental health by applying brief and effective interventions to address a wide range of disorders and issues. This course will give you the knowledge you need to implement more effective interventions in your daily practice.

Alison Free Online Learning
Course in Basics of Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Online USA
Course
Full time, Part time
1 hour
Distance Learning
English
Do you have the aptitude required to become a counsellor or psychotherapist but seek the skills? This course on the basics of counselling and psychotherapy delves into the world of mental health and the evolution of treatment options since the early days of the ‘talking cure’. We trace the relationship between counselling and psychotherapy and explore the works of renowned psychologists like Sigmund Freud to train you in the use of both methods.

Alison Free Online Learning
Course in Understanding Mental Health
- Online USA
Course
Full time, Part time
1 hour
Distance Learning
English
Learn how to promote mental health, combat stigma and improve self-awareness in this free online psychology course.
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Alison Free Online Learning
Course in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)
- Online USA
Course
Full time, Part time
1 hour
Distance Learning
English
Learn how to identify mental health disorders and offer psychosocial well-being in this free online training course.

Alison Free Online Learning
Course in Mental Health Studies - Suicide, Violent Behavior and Substance Abuse
- Online USA
Course
Full time, Part time
1 hour
Distance Learning
English
Learn why mental well-being is so important and learn to identify mental health problems so you can help reduce the stigma of mental illness today. This free online Mental Health Studies - Suicide, Violent Behavior and Substance Abuse course covers the important topics of suicide, violent behaviour and substance abuse.


Stanford University
Stanford Child Development: Behavior and Mental Health Online Short Course
- Online USA
Course
Part time
6 weeks
Distance Learning
English
Support a child’s mental health and key developmental milestones by understanding their behavior and need for social connection.

Alison Free Online Learning
Course in Managing Mental Health
- Online USA
Course
Full time, Part time
1 hour
Distance Learning
English
Mental health is crucial for our overall well-being. Your studies will incorporate important information, providing an overview of mental health and the most common mental health disorders. Learn different stress management techniques, including the signs and symptoms of stress. This course also covers information on how to cope with anxiety in an effective way to live a better, happier, and healthier lifestyle.

Alison Free Online Learning
Course in Mental Health Studies - Understanding Behaviour, Burnout and Depression
- Online USA
Course
Full time, Part time
1 hour
Distance Learning
English
This free online Mental Health Studies course from Alison clearly discusses behaviour, burnout, and depression, allowing you to recognize them. A lot of people experience trauma in their lives, and while some can cope with negative situations, others may not manage them so well. With this free course, you will become much more ready to help people deal with the effects of serious mental health problems.


International Career Institute
Counselling and Psychology Course
- Online
Course
Full time, Part time
24 weeks
Distance Learning
English
Become a qualified Counselling and Psychology. The course provides an opportunity to interact with and learn from very successful, highly qualified, and experienced professionals. It also allows you to enter one of the fastest-growing professions. The benefit includes Tracking your career as a counsellor and learning the inside secrets of how to become a counselling pro in months not years! Study a counselling course that was designed in conjunction with senior members of the profession, Free up valuable time, don’t waste time and money travelling to classes, Study at your own pace whenever and wherever you are, Have access to a tutor, Easy interest-free payment plans from as low as £25 per week.


Instituto Superior De Estudios Psicológicos ISEP
Expert Course in LGBTIQ+ Affirmative Psychotherapy
- Online Spain
Course
Full time
On-Campus
Spanish
Thanks to LGBTQ+ affirmative psychotherapy, in recent years therapy has become a place of welcome and validation for millions of gay, bisexual, or transgender people around the world.


University of West Alabama Online
Education Specialist: Counseling (Non-Certification)
- Livingston, USA
Course
Full time, Part time
1 year
Distance Learning
English
Learn more about how best to engage in informed counseling methods to engage with students of all backgrounds through the University of West Alabama's Education Specialist in Counseling. In the program, you'll cover topics including leadership, educational research, family counseling, adolescent counseling, substance abuse counseling and more.

Alison Free Online Learning
Operating as a Mental Health Support Worker Course (Free Online Course With Certificate)
- Online USA
Course
Full time, Part time
3 hours
Distance Learning
English
Learn how to work in a support capacity in the treatment of people with mental health issues in this free online course.


Portage College
Addictions Counseling
- Lac la Biche, Canada
Course
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The two-year Addiction Counselling program will provide learners with comprehensive knowledge and preparation for a career in the addiction field. This program prepares learners to integrate theory and practical skills to work with individuals, families, groups, and communities. In addition to foundational skills, learners reflect on their beliefs and values to develop relevant professional skills to work with a diverse clientele, including multicultural and Indigenous populations.

Alison Free Online Learning
Course in Bereavement and Grief Counselling
- Online USA
Course
Full time, Part time
3 hours
Distance Learning
English
Some people may find it hard to make sense of loss and come to terms with those painful feelings. Did you know that people might take up to a year to recover from grief? This grief therapy course introduces you to the basic concept of counselling people to help them accept the reality of loss and adjust to life without their loved ones. We go through the stages of grieving to show you how different types of losses can affect mental health.

Alison Free Online Learning
Course in Basics of Motivational Interviewing
- Online USA
Course
Full time, Part time
1 hour
Distance Learning
English
This course teaches therapists and health practitioners how to encourage behavioral change through motivational interviewing (MI). We explore approaches to psychotherapy developed by Stephen Rollnick and William R. Miller to assist people in changing through their own motivations. This course focuses on helping therapists and practitioners develop and maintain MI skills, and assisting patients adhere to treatment recommendations.
Learn more about Counseling and Psychotherapy Course programs
Counseling and psychotherapy coursework puts you directly in the practice of supporting others through personal, relational, and psychological difficulties. You'll study therapeutic models, communication techniques, and the ethical frameworks that guide professional practice.
The learning environment fosters reflective thinking and personal accountability, both of which are central to developing as a practitioner. Through applied coursework, you'll examine approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered practice, and psychodynamic methods, gaining a grounded understanding of when and how each applies.
At the courses level, you're developing targeted competencies rather than completing a full degree program. Modules might cover grief counseling, trauma-informed care, group facilitation, or mental health assessment, letting you focus on areas most relevant to your goals. Supervised practice hours are often built in, so your clinical skills develop alongside your theoretical knowledge.
Career paths include roles as a counselor, psychotherapist, mental health support worker, or wellbeing advisor. Many practitioners also use coursework credentials to meet continuing professional development requirements or to specialize further within an existing career.