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Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Skills Overview

The Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Skills course is designed to equip learners with the core competencies needed to support mental health and emotional wellbeing. It explores the fundamental principles of psychotherapy, key therapeutic techniques, and practical skills for working with individuals in distress. You’ll learn how to engage clients, assess their needs, and provide low-intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) treatments in line with evidence-based approaches.

This course covers essential topics such as types of therapies, crisis intervention, and methods of helping individuals manage anxiety, depression, and other common mental health concerns. Whether you’re new to the field or want to enhance your skills in psychological support, this course will provide practical knowledge that can be applied in real-world settings.

Learning Outcomes

Understand the role and responsibilities of a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP).

Identify key principles of psychotherapy and their applications.

Recognise various therapeutic approaches including CBT and person-centred therapy.

Build effective engagement and assessment strategies for working with clients.

Deliver low-intensity CBT interventions to address common mental health issues.

Deliver low-intensity CBT interventions to address common mental health issues.

Respond appropriately to clients in emotional or psychological crisis.

Understand the ethical and professional boundaries in mental health care.

Develop an action plan to support a client’s psychological recovery.

Apply best practices in crisis intervention and emotional first aid.

Who Is This Course For

This course is ideal for aspiring mental health support workers, teaching assistants, life coaches, and anyone looking to develop foundational skills in psychological wellbeing. It’s also suitable for those working in education, social care, or any profession that involves supporting others.

Eligibility Requirements

No prior experience in psychology or counselling is required. Learners should have a good understanding of English and an interest in mental health and wellbeing.

Entry Requirements

Age Requirement: Applicants must be 16 or older, making the course accessible to both young learners and adults.

Academic Background: No prior qualifications required, open to all backgrounds.

Language Proficiency: A good understanding of English is essential, as all lessons are in English.

Numeracy Skills: Basic writing and numeracy skills are needed to follow the course content.

Why Choose Us

Affordable, engaging & high-quality e-learning study materials;

Tutorial videos/materials from the industry-leading experts;

Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform;

Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result;

The UK & internationally recognised accredited

Access to course content on mobile, tablet or desktop from anywhere, anytime;

The benefit of career advancement opportunities;

24/7 student support via email.

Career Path

Completing this course can lead to roles such as mental health support worker, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP), therapy assistant, community support officer, or the foundation for further study in counselling and psychology.

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