Psychology, Mental Health & Counselling

Start your learning journey with a foundational and contemporary understanding of psychology and how it relates to mental health.

• Defining Psychology
• Schools of Thought
• The Brain & Nervous System
• Interpreting the World
• Interpreting the Self

Get to know the ins and outs of mental health and how we define the concept individually, socially, culturally and medically.

• Defining Mental Health
• The Mental Health Conversation
• The Medical Perspective

Learn about the range of human emotions and their functions, alongside strategies for developing greater self-awareness and regulating and expressing emotions in healthy ways.

• Why Do We Experience Emotions?
• Processing & Expressing Emotions

Before all else, mental health relies on a deep understanding of oneself. In this lesson, develop skills in positive self-talk and self-image, and discover the importance of a growth mindset.

• Understanding Identity
• Building Self-Awareness

Learn the art of building healthy relationships with others, including helpful strategies for effective communication and conflict resolution.

• What Does a Healthy Relationship Look Like?
• Creating a Communication Channel

Self-care isn’t just bubble baths and face masks. Get back to basics with nutrition, exercise, stress management, mindfulness and other simple but game-changing strategies. The Importance of Healthy Habits Making Sense of Mindfulness Building Resilience A Holistic Approach

Discover the therapist-patient relationship dynamic, including ethics, scope of practice, and the overarching goals of therapy.

• The Role of a Therapeutic Relationship
• Ethics in Counselling
• Scope of Practice

Learn specific skills and strategies for communicating with and empowering clients to get the most out of therapy and achieve their unique goals.

• Counselling Micro-Skills
• Reflective Practice

Explore the huge range of therapeutic modalities available, how they are employed, and how they can best meet the needs of an individual.

• The Purpose of Therapy
• Therapeutic Modalities

Uncover the challenges and opportunities within the industry through real-world stories from a diverse set of psychologists and counsellors.