Professional Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Counselling Certificate
Why you should study with us
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
- 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
of achievement
This certificate is presented to
Your Name
For completing the
Professional Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Counselling Certificate
on 21st November 2026
Selena Hurford
Selena Hurford
Course Tutor
Daniel Morgan
Daniel Morgan
Head of Academy
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.
An enjoyable and informative course, with clear, digestible amounts of information. The worksheets help with understanding and remembering everything, and the whole course is well presented and easy to follow.
Being an online course it allowed me to work at my own pace, and with simple instructions to navigate through the modules, back tracking and repeating ones if I felt I needed too. I was also able to download and print off documents of information for my own files, so if I need to refer back to them I can.
I’d rate it as 10/10, and am looking at the next Level already!
Natasha Davy
I was worried that I wouldn't be able to manage this my course and work. But to my surprise and comfort this course is set out so well I find I'm enjoying learning again and look forward to putting my studying into practice in my future job role....it's brilliant !!!!
Marie Whitfield
I can honestly say that I have truly enjoyed learning about Microsoft Excel.
The step by step modules (36 of them!), breaking down each part of Excel was easy to understand and absorb. The explanations of each stage was handy for notes as well. The videos were helpful for directions and practise. The worksheets were helpful to put learning into action.
The test at the end was very good in covering many aspects of Excel, however I would have liked to know what I did not get correct. This would have been helpful.
However, I would gladly use a New Skills Academy course again.
Emma Mills
Excellent course, easy to follow, excellent tutorial videos that set examples out very simply and are easy to pause or fast forward meaning you can go through this course at totally your own speed.
The work sheets are very good as the examples from the video are all replicated clearly and you can skip back and forth between the worksheet and the video if you don’t remember something completely the first time. When you are confident with the subject, you move yourself on to the next one
I love that I can do this completely in my own time and am sure that at the end of the course I will be confident in my own ability to use Excel.
Caroline Powell
Great teaching layout for each module. Clear and easy to follow studying method.
I found this way of learning perfect for me, as I could study at my own pace in the comfort of my home. Being dyslexic, I enjoyed studying the modules in my own time. Support always on hand if needed, plus a bonus of being able to print off each module to add my own notes.
Easy to use layout of the course, allowed myself to swiftly go through each module, with a small test at the end of each module before moving on, making sure the knowledge had sunk in! With a final Test at the end to complete the Diploma. I would recommend this site to others, looking to add to their skill set.
Gemma Russell
WOW, I really learned so much more than I thought I would, this is an amazing course with useful insights and guidance. It was really well laid out, user friendly and a joy to participate in, even if you don’t want to start a business.
Any animal lover or owner would benefit from taking this course, as it covers so many aspects, from simple ways to handle a variety of different types of pets, grooming feeding and first aid as well.
It’s absolutely brilliant, I feel that I am now ready and prepared to start on my new journey. Thank you!
Loraine Simpson
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
- 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
of achievement
This certificate is presented to
Your Name
For completing the
Professional Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Counselling Certificate
on 21st November 2026
Selena Hurford
Selena Hurford
Course Tutor
Daniel Morgan
Daniel Morgan
Head of Academy
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.
An enjoyable and informative course, with clear, digestible amounts of information. The worksheets help with understanding and remembering everything, and the whole course is well presented and easy to follow.
Being an online course it allowed me to work at my own pace, and with simple instructions to navigate through the modules, back tracking and repeating ones if I felt I needed too. I was also able to download and print off documents of information for my own files, so if I need to refer back to them I can.
I’d rate it as 10/10, and am looking at the next Level already!
Natasha Davy
I was worried that I wouldn't be able to manage this my course and work. But to my surprise and comfort this course is set out so well I find I'm enjoying learning again and look forward to putting my studying into practice in my future job role....it's brilliant !!!!
Marie Whitfield
I can honestly say that I have truly enjoyed learning about Microsoft Excel.
The step by step modules (36 of them!), breaking down each part of Excel was easy to understand and absorb. The explanations of each stage was handy for notes as well. The videos were helpful for directions and practise. The worksheets were helpful to put learning into action.
The test at the end was very good in covering many aspects of Excel, however I would have liked to know what I did not get correct. This would have been helpful.
However, I would gladly use a New Skills Academy course again.
Emma Mills
Excellent course, easy to follow, excellent tutorial videos that set examples out very simply and are easy to pause or fast forward meaning you can go through this course at totally your own speed.
The work sheets are very good as the examples from the video are all replicated clearly and you can skip back and forth between the worksheet and the video if you don’t remember something completely the first time. When you are confident with the subject, you move yourself on to the next one
I love that I can do this completely in my own time and am sure that at the end of the course I will be confident in my own ability to use Excel.
Caroline Powell
Great teaching layout for each module. Clear and easy to follow studying method.
I found this way of learning perfect for me, as I could study at my own pace in the comfort of my home. Being dyslexic, I enjoyed studying the modules in my own time. Support always on hand if needed, plus a bonus of being able to print off each module to add my own notes.
Easy to use layout of the course, allowed myself to swiftly go through each module, with a small test at the end of each module before moving on, making sure the knowledge had sunk in! With a final Test at the end to complete the Diploma. I would recommend this site to others, looking to add to their skill set.
Gemma Russell
WOW, I really learned so much more than I thought I would, this is an amazing course with useful insights and guidance. It was really well laid out, user friendly and a joy to participate in, even if you don’t want to start a business.
Any animal lover or owner would benefit from taking this course, as it covers so many aspects, from simple ways to handle a variety of different types of pets, grooming feeding and first aid as well.
It’s absolutely brilliant, I feel that I am now ready and prepared to start on my new journey. Thank you!
Loraine Simpson
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