Professional Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Counselling Certificate

Professional Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Counselling

PTSD is a wide-ranging subject and one that may involve emotive repercussions that vary in nature.Every person reacts differently to life's obstacles but, for some, the effects may be more severe. PTSD often involves fear and the inability to move on to better experiences. Individuals who suffer from PTSD often struggle with their identity and find it difficult to interact with others or succeed professionally.This course provides in-depth information on the causes, methods of treatment and guidance techniques to treat PTSD. We recommend that students study this course in addition to a professional counselling course.

You will Learn:

  • What PTSD is and why the disorder is a very difficult experience for many people
  • An in-depth understanding of the emotional, mental and physical effects of PTSD and how it can impact an individual's life
  • The different types of PTSD and how stress can perpetuate the condition even further
  • Different types of PTSD trauma and how they can trigger different reactions
  • How to recognise symptoms of PTSD and diagnose the symptoms as simple or complex PTSD
  • Depression, anxiety, eating disorders and self-harm as possible repercussions of untreated PTSD
  • How PTSD affects children and teenagers, signs and symptoms of trauma and how you can counsel them
  • How to elicit responses and gather information regarding the person's condition

Benefits of Taking this Course:

By studying the professional course on PTSD counselling, you can benefit in many ways, including:

  • Understand how to treat people with PTSD
  • Help people to deal with their fears and terrors and gradually resolve them to move past that point in their lives
  • Help people to explore options for recovery and healing

This course includes

24/7 Student Support

End of course certification

Lifetime access to your course

Compatible with modern devices

PLUS - Access to the exclusive New Skills Academy Study Group!
  • Course overview
  • Who will benefit from this course
  • The definition of PTSD
  • Who can suffer from PTSD
  • The causes of PTSD
  • The nature of trauma
  • The causes and effects of stress, and Acute Stress Disorder
  • The distinction between simple PTSD and complex PTSD
  • The three sub-categories of PTSD
  • The need for a professional medical diagnosis
  • The three main psychological symptoms of PTSD / The psychological symptoms of Complex PTSD
  • The physical symptoms of PTSD
  • Common co-existing psychiatric problems and secondary diagnoses
  • The challenges associated with treating children with PTSD
  • How PTSD symptoms are different for children and teenagers
  • The typical PTSD symptoms exhibited by a child who has been abused
  • How to use a checklist to gain a better understanding of a client’s symptoms
  • The need to establish trust and honest communication between you and the client
  • When to involve other medical practitioners and therapists
  • Why medication is not a standard part of PTSD treatment
  • The circumstances in which doctors consider medication for PTSD
  • The advantages and disadvantages of using medication
  • The kinds of medications prescribed for PTSD
  • The role of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and other approaches in treating PSTD
  • How Neuro-Linguistic Programming can help people with PTSD
  • An understanding of other therapies such as Psychodynamic Therapy, Hypnotherapy and Art Therapy
  • How every person’s recovery from PSTD will be different
  • The necessity of managing client expectations
  • The importance of celebrating each step towards recovery, no matter how small
  • An understanding of the main stages of recovery
ID: YDFT67YHJ
certificate

of achievement

This certificate is presented to

Your Name

NSA

For completing the

Professional Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Counselling Certificate

on 21st November 2026

Selena Hurford

Selena Hurford

Course Tutor

cpd

Daniel Morgan

Daniel Morgan

Head of Academy

Certificate Example

Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.

The course is broken down into 9 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 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.

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!

Once you have completed all 9 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 9 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

The pass mark for the test is 70%.

If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.

You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.

We estimate that the course will take about 6 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.

Sophie Mellor

I was pleased to find the course I wanted at such a reasonable price. The system is really easy to use and the information given is clear and precise.

I like the fact you can print each module as I like to make hand written notes when studying. The course has provided me with a better understanding of the construction industry, even with all the reading it kept me interested throughout.

The customer service was prompt and very helpful, and I love that you can take your own time in completing the course.

I look forward to completing new courses in the future, Thank You!

Samantha Norman

Great course lots to learn and apply very informative, as a pharmacy assistant this course has given me more knowledge and confidence to provide great services to my customers.

Assignments were easy to follow and I would recommend anyone to study a course at New Skills Academy as you can do them in your own time.

Having a certificate not only boosts my confidence, but also shows my employers that i have learnt new skills and have gained more information that is useful for my area of work.

Thanks very much New Skills Academy, I will study with you again!

Shane Hills

I am a hands-on learner, nothing goes in when I am bored blasted. This course was fantastic, the material for each module is provided in writing, which can be printed and read wherever you are in in your own time, all devices compatible and a short video showing how to do it using Excel.

You can re-visit each module however many times you want, even after completing the exam. The exam is totally content driven (what they teach is what they ask).
This is a great site to learn and I will be recommending it to everyone, Do a course…

Paul Byrne

Great course worth the money very detailed yet easy to understand and all official with a certificate at the end it's very interesting and fun

Cherish King

Absolutely loved this course!! I am very happy with my experience in completing this online course with New Skills Academy.

It was an easy process and their website is very easy to get around. No stress over time limits. I worked through the course at my own pace, and from the comforts of my own home.

Very informative and loved the worksheet after each module which gave me a chance to really think about the work needed for the final test and gave me a chance to really understand each module.

I will definitely be putting what I have learned from the course into practice within our office.

Natalie Rogerson

Duration:
6 hours

Access:
Lifetime Access

Approved by:
CPD

Learning Type:


Text based modules  Images  Video learning 

Cost:
$120.00

Professional Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Counselling

PTSD is a wide-ranging subject and one that may involve emotive repercussions that vary in nature.Every person reacts differently to life's obstacles but, for some, the effects may be more severe. PTSD often involves fear and the inability to move on to better experiences. Individuals who suffer from PTSD often struggle with their identity and find it difficult to interact with others or succeed professionally.This course provides in-depth information on the causes, methods of treatment and guidance techniques to treat PTSD. We recommend that students study this course in addition to a professional counselling course.

You will Learn:

  • What PTSD is and why the disorder is a very difficult experience for many people
  • An in-depth understanding of the emotional, mental and physical effects of PTSD and how it can impact an individual's life
  • The different types of PTSD and how stress can perpetuate the condition even further
  • Different types of PTSD trauma and how they can trigger different reactions
  • How to recognise symptoms of PTSD and diagnose the symptoms as simple or complex PTSD
  • Depression, anxiety, eating disorders and self-harm as possible repercussions of untreated PTSD
  • How PTSD affects children and teenagers, signs and symptoms of trauma and how you can counsel them
  • How to elicit responses and gather information regarding the person's condition

Benefits of Taking this Course:

By studying the professional course on PTSD counselling, you can benefit in many ways, including:

  • Understand how to treat people with PTSD
  • Help people to deal with their fears and terrors and gradually resolve them to move past that point in their lives
  • Help people to explore options for recovery and healing

This course includes

24/7 Student Support

End of course certification

Lifetime access to your course

Compatible with modern devices

PLUS - Access to the exclusive New Skills Academy Study Group!
  • Course overview
  • Who will benefit from this course
  • The definition of PTSD
  • Who can suffer from PTSD
  • The causes of PTSD
  • The nature of trauma
  • The causes and effects of stress, and Acute Stress Disorder
  • The distinction between simple PTSD and complex PTSD
  • The three sub-categories of PTSD
  • The need for a professional medical diagnosis
  • The three main psychological symptoms of PTSD / The psychological symptoms of Complex PTSD
  • The physical symptoms of PTSD
  • Common co-existing psychiatric problems and secondary diagnoses
  • The challenges associated with treating children with PTSD
  • How PTSD symptoms are different for children and teenagers
  • The typical PTSD symptoms exhibited by a child who has been abused
  • How to use a checklist to gain a better understanding of a client’s symptoms
  • The need to establish trust and honest communication between you and the client
  • When to involve other medical practitioners and therapists
  • Why medication is not a standard part of PTSD treatment
  • The circumstances in which doctors consider medication for PTSD
  • The advantages and disadvantages of using medication
  • The kinds of medications prescribed for PTSD
  • The role of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and other approaches in treating PSTD
  • How Neuro-Linguistic Programming can help people with PTSD
  • An understanding of other therapies such as Psychodynamic Therapy, Hypnotherapy and Art Therapy
  • How every person’s recovery from PSTD will be different
  • The necessity of managing client expectations
  • The importance of celebrating each step towards recovery, no matter how small
  • An understanding of the main stages of recovery
ID: YDFT67YHJ
certificate

of achievement

This certificate is presented to

Your Name

NSA

For completing the

Professional Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Counselling Certificate

on 21st November 2026

Selena Hurford

Selena Hurford

Course Tutor

cpd

Daniel Morgan

Daniel Morgan

Head of Academy

Certificate Example

Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.

The course is broken down into 9 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 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.

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!

Once you have completed all 9 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 9 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

The pass mark for the test is 70%.

If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.

You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.

We estimate that the course will take about 6 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.

Sophie Mellor

I was pleased to find the course I wanted at such a reasonable price. The system is really easy to use and the information given is clear and precise.

I like the fact you can print each module as I like to make hand written notes when studying. The course has provided me with a better understanding of the construction industry, even with all the reading it kept me interested throughout.

The customer service was prompt and very helpful, and I love that you can take your own time in completing the course.

I look forward to completing new courses in the future, Thank You!

Samantha Norman

Great course lots to learn and apply very informative, as a pharmacy assistant this course has given me more knowledge and confidence to provide great services to my customers.

Assignments were easy to follow and I would recommend anyone to study a course at New Skills Academy as you can do them in your own time.

Having a certificate not only boosts my confidence, but also shows my employers that i have learnt new skills and have gained more information that is useful for my area of work.

Thanks very much New Skills Academy, I will study with you again!

Shane Hills

I am a hands-on learner, nothing goes in when I am bored blasted. This course was fantastic, the material for each module is provided in writing, which can be printed and read wherever you are in in your own time, all devices compatible and a short video showing how to do it using Excel.

You can re-visit each module however many times you want, even after completing the exam. The exam is totally content driven (what they teach is what they ask).
This is a great site to learn and I will be recommending it to everyone, Do a course…

Paul Byrne

Great course worth the money very detailed yet easy to understand and all official with a certificate at the end it's very interesting and fun

Cherish King

Absolutely loved this course!! I am very happy with my experience in completing this online course with New Skills Academy.

It was an easy process and their website is very easy to get around. No stress over time limits. I worked through the course at my own pace, and from the comforts of my own home.

Very informative and loved the worksheet after each module which gave me a chance to really think about the work needed for the final test and gave me a chance to really understand each module.

I will definitely be putting what I have learned from the course into practice within our office.

Natalie Rogerson

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