Course Details

  • Course Code: USVC21PRC
  • Location: Online
  • Duration: 6 hours
  • Cost:
  • Qualification: All modern browsers and devices

Further Details

  • Course Access: Lifetime
  • Exams Included: Yes
  • Compatibility: All major devices and browsers

Approved Course:

A028594-18



Professional Relationship Counseling Certification

Note: As a counselor you will need a a professional qualification and be state regulated, to become a therapist.

You can use this specially designed course to supplement your traditional counseling qualifications. This is an in-depth study course and considered as an add-on qualification for professional counselors. It is also suitable for study alongside a traditional counseling qualification.

You will obtain a comprehensive understanding of the emotional issues, problems and obstacles that can occur in a relationship.

Every couple is different, and the nature of their relationship will depend on a number of factors. Career or financial pressures and life transition points can weaken a relationship that was previously strong and cause acrimony. An increasing number of couples experience rising relationship stress due to the hectic pace of modern-day living.

You will Learn:

  • The different circumstances, behaviors and factors that can have a negative effect on relationships and cause friction between couples
  • How each partner expresses themselves and an analysis of control, power and violence in relationships that usually forms the basis of conflicts
  • How to help clients uncover hidden, repressed and simmering emotions and redirect their communications with each other using positive strategies
  • How to help the couple explore positive and responsive rather than reactive strategies while communicating with each other
  • How to counsel couples to recognize patterns in the relationship and analyze the different types of conflicts
  • How to help couples overcome their problems and develop positive strategies to sort out their differences

Benefits of Taking this Course:

You can benefit from the professional relationship counselling course in several ways, including:

  • Your role as a counselor can help couples overcome their problems and improve their relationship
  • Being a relationship counselor can be a rewarding experience as you help people relate positively to one another
  • Your services as a relationship counselor can help unite warring couples and restore family harmony and wellbeing


Course Modules/Lessons

Module 00: Relationship Counseling Course Introduction

  • Who this course is aimed at
  • Who this course will benefit
  • Overview of the course content
  • About EFT Emotionally Focused Therapy

Module 01: Relationship Counseling: Emotional Focussed Therapy

  • The required counseling skills
  • The importance of encouraging your clients’ commitment to the process
  • An understanding of the cycle of conflict and how to break it

Module 02: Romantic Attachments

  • The foundation levels of security in a relationship
  • An introduction to attachment insecurity and its impact on a relationship
  • An understanding of emotional experience, and how this includes physical responses
  • The importance of communicating at an emotional level

Module 03: Emotional Experience

  • The three levels of emotional experience
  • How primary emotions are an important indicator of what is really happening
  • Considering secondary emotions as a reaction to primary emotions
  • What instrumental emotion is and why people use it

Module 04: Patterns

  • Why couples fall into negative patterns
  • How to encourage clients to focus on positive traits
  • How taking an inventory of emotions in a relationship can help

Module 05: Roles Within Conflict

  • The negative behaviors used by couples in a state of conflict
  • The importance of identifying when and how the negative cycle of behavior began
  • An understanding of the different fighting styles used by couples
  • How to encourage a defensive partner to open up

Module 06: Working Together

  • The ways to encourage couples to work together
  • The importance of removing blame from the process
  • How to identify and correct negative patterns of behaviour
  • How to teach couples to hear and respond positively to each other’s pain

Module 07: Withdrawing and Pursuing

  • What withdrawing behavior means / What pursuing behavior means
  • The roles of fear and reassurance
  • How to recognize emotional states
  • How to help a client to face their fears and open up

Module 08: Overcoming Blocks

  • What to do when progress in therapy is hindered
  • How to Identify shame as a block to progress
  • How to help clients to face their fears and move past blocks
  • How to identify and resolve attachment injuries

Example Certificate


Certificate No CERTIDNO
This certificate is to verify that
Your Name

has successfully completed the
PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP COUNSELING CERTIFICATION
on the
27th August 2025

A028594-18
Daniel Morgan
Head Tutor
New Skills Academy

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https://old.newskillsacademy.com

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FAQ's

  • Who can take the course?

    Anyone who has an interest in gaining a greater understanding of this subject is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.

  • What is the structure of the course?

    The course is broken down in to individual modules. Each module takes between 30 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

  • Where / when can I study the course?

    You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!

  • Is there a test at the end of the course?

    Once you have completed all of the modules there is a 30 (multiple choice) question test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

  • What happens if I fail the test?

    If you don’t pass the test first time you will get a second opportunity to take the test again after further study.

  • When will I receive my certificate?

    Once you have completed your test you can log in to your account and download / print your certificate any time you need it. If you would prefer us to post you a certificate there will be an admin charge of $16

  • How can I pay?

    We use Paypal for all payments on the site. You can either use your Visa, MasterCard ,American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. All payments are handled securely by Paypal.

  • Is my payment secure?

    As previously mentioned your payment is totally secure. We use the latest ssl encryption for all transactions.

  • How long after payment can I begin the course?

    You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received.
    You should receive an email with your log in details as soon as your payment has been accepted. If you don’t get this email please check your junk folder, failing that please contact us for further assistance.

  • How long is my certificate valid for?

    There is no expiry or renewal fees

Go at your own pace. There are no time limits for this course.
This course is compatible with all modern devices and browsers.
On completion of the course you will be awarded a certificate.
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