Certificate in Cyber Counselling

Course Description

The Certificate in Cyber Counselling programme is designed to help students explore the ethical, practical and clinical fundamentals of Cyber Counselling. Participants will review key topics in the context of internet based and non-internet based counselling modalities, with key emphasis on when and how these various modalities are appropriate for assisting clients with particular mental health issues. Attention will be paid to specific counselling objectives, and the impact of internet and non-internet based counselling modalities on clients’ in-session behaviour. Participants will also look at possible scenarios for Cyber Counselling in the future, carefully contrasting these cyber modalities with traditional in-person counselling.

Programme Outcome

The skills and knowledge acquired in this certificate programme will be useful to anyone who has a personal or professional interest in cyber counselling. The Cyber Counselling programme will enable students to; • explore aspects of counselling specific to internet and non-internet based cyber/virtual environments. • implement strategies to address ethical issues with internet and non-internet based cyber counselling modalities. • understand disinhibition and its impact on clients and counsellors during cyber counselling. • identify the key practical considerations in delivering internet and non-internet based cyber counselling services.