Foundational Holistic Counselling Skills
Build essential counselling skills that connect mind, body, and spirit, supporting others with empathy and understanding.
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Foundational Holistic Counselling Skills
This course has been certified by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to continuing professional development principles. Find out more.
Master the fundamentals of holistic counselling
Learn the basics of holistic counselling: empathy, listening, modalities, and communication skills
Listening with empathy can make all the difference. This course helps you build foundational counselling skills that connect mind, body, and spirit, so you can support others with kindness and understanding. No experience necessary—just an open heart.
Core holistic counselling techniques
Master empathetic presence, deep listening, and non-violent communication. Understand confidentiality and power dynamics shaping therapeutic relationships. You’ll practise skilful questioning to support healing conversations.
Bring the elements of inner work modality to your practice
Explore different psychological modalities blending mind, body, and spirit elements. You’ll learn to access inner wisdom and apply diverse therapeutic approaches.
You’ll fully develop your emotional intelligence and reflective skills for counselling.
Gain a fresh understanding of diversity and ethical practice
Gain awareness of diversity, cultural sensitivity, and ethical practice in counselling. You’ll navigate complex relational dynamics with respect and professionalism. Walk away prepared to support clients from varied backgrounds effectively.
Syllabus
Week 1
Inner Work: Burning Your Own Wood
Inner Work: Burning Your Own Wood
Learn about the importance of inner work in holistic counselling.
Week 2
Reflective Listening and Nonviolent Communication
Reflective Listening and Nonviolent Communication
Learn all about reflective listening and nonviolent communication
Week 3
The Skilful Use of Questions
The Skilful Use of Questions
Learn about the skilful use of questions in holistic counselling
Week 4
Inner Conflict - Personal and Reflective Work
Inner Conflict - Personal and Reflective Work
Learn about the role inner conflict for holistic counselling
Week 5
Confidentiality, Power Dynamics, Rank, Giving and Receiving Feedback
Confidentiality, Power Dynamics, Rank, Giving and Receiving Feedback
Learn about the role of confidentiality, power dynamics, rank, giving and receiving feedback in holistic counselling
Week 6
Following the Tao and the Wisdom Within
Following the Tao and the Wisdom Within
Learn about the importance of following the Tao and the wisdom within
Who is this accredited by?
The CPD Certification Service was established in 1996 and is the leading independent CPD accreditation institution operating across industry sectors to complement the CPD policies of professional and academic bodies.
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Learning on this course
On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Develop deep listening, heart-centered presence, empathy, and unconditional positive regard in counselling.
- Practice emotional intelligence and learn reflective listening skills, non-violent communication techniques, and the skillful use of counselling skills.
- Model how to shape a healing conversation.
- Explore Process Oriented Psychology and develop the ability to notice tensions, trouble spots, and difficulties in counselling.
- Reflect on confidentiality, power dynamics, and rank, and develop skills for working with external and internal conflicts.
Who is the course for?
This course is suitable for aspiring counsellors, mental health professionals, educators, and helpers seeking a holistic approach to wellness.
Who will you learn with?
Who developed the course?
Metavision Institute
Metavision Institute is dedicated to evolving consciousness through holistic education. Rooted in depth, presence, and integrative practice, we support the development of practitioners who honour the complexity of the human experience – mind, body, soul, and spirit – in service of individual and collective healing.
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$244.99 for a whole year
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Develop skills to further your career
- Access to this course
- Access to 1,000+ courses
- Learn at your own pace
- Discuss your learning in comments
- Digital certificate when you're eligible
Cancel for free anytime
Buy this course
$109/one-off payment
Fulfill your current learning need
- Access to this course
- Learn at your own pace
- Discuss your learning in comments
- Printed and digital certificate when you’re eligible
Start learning today
Free
Try this course - with limits
- Limited to 6 weeks
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Sale price available until 2 November 2026 at 23:59 (UTC). T&Cs apply.
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