Course Code
HCS II
Mode
Online Study
Qualification
Certificate of completion
6 Months
Duration
Holistic Counselling Skills II
Unlock Your Potential: Master Holistic Communication for Personal and Professional Growth
The Holistic Counselling Skills II course offers a comprehensive gateway into the worlds of Counselling and Communication, rooted in Metavision’s Holistic Worldview. Perfect for those aspiring to enter the fields of counselling, holistic counselling, or holistic psychotherapy, this bridging course is designed to elevate your communication abilities in both personal and professional arenas while paving the way to the Graduate Diploma.
Key Highlights
Effective Communication:
Gain essential communication skills tailored for success in both professional and personal settings.
Holistic Perspective:
Develop a holistic approach that not only enhances communication but also fosters greater self-awareness throughout the course.
Theories and Models of Counselling:
Explore a variety of counselling theories and models, providing a solid foundation for understanding and practicing holistic counselling techniques.
Enriched Experience:
Refine your communication skills from a holistic perspective, enriching both your professional and personal life experiences.

Transformative Journey
Versatile Applicability: The skills honed in this course are not only beneficial for those pursuing counselling professions but apply to various careers and interpersonal contexts. Whether you are in business, education, healthcare, or any other field, these communication skills are valuable assets.
Career Pathways:
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Counselling and Psychotherapy: An excellent foundation for those aspiring to pursue a career in Counselling or Psychotherapy. The training serves as an entry pathway to our Accredited Holistic Counselling and Psychotherapy courses, even for individuals with no prior counselling skills.
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Holistic Approach Integration: Ideal for professionals in mental health or helping professions seeking to incorporate a more holistic approach into their existing work.
Additionally you can apply for the Graduate Diploma of Holistic Counselling. This course draws on the material taught and our style of engaging with students to illustrate the Metavision experience. Metavision's unique model focuses on the therapist's journey and evolution, enabling them to sit with their clients and focus on the client's process in a special way.
Embark on this transformative journey, where effective communication meets holistic wisdom, and discover the potential within yourself and your relationships.

Course Curriculum
Module 101
Micro Skills of Counselling - 7 Weeks
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Deep listening & the heart's intelligence
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Presence, empathy & unconditional positive regard
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Key elements of counselling skills
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Reflective Listening Skills & Non violent communication
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Emotional Intelligence
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The skilfull use of questions
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Shaping a healing conversation & Academic writing 1
Module 102
Counselling in Difficult Situations - 7 Weeks
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Introducing Process Oriented Psychology (Arnold Mindell) Noticing tensions trouble spots & difficulties
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Confidentiality, gossip & alliances
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Power dynamics & rank
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Working with conflict - 1
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Working with conflict - 2
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Inner conflict
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Conflict work with clients
Module 103
Deepening the Application of Counselling Skills - 8 Weeks
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Application of skills and the wisdom within
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Counselling modalities and theories 1: An introduction to diverse counselling approaches and foundational theories to build a broad understanding of the field
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Following your client - Metaskills & the Therapeutic Relationship
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Integrating different counselling modalities as a way of working holistically
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Counselling modalities and theories 2: An advanced exploration of various counselling techniques and theoretical frameworks, enhancing your ability to integrate different modalities into practice
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Diversity
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Revision, assessment and academic writing
Learning Outcomes
You will emerge from this training with:
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Develop deep listening, heart-centered presence, empathy, and unconditional positive regard in counselling.
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Cultivate emotional intelligence and learn reflective listening skills, non-violent communication techniques, and the skillful use of counselling skills.
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Learn how to shape a healing conversation and develop academic writing skills.
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Introduce Process Oriented Psychology and develop the ability to notice tensions, trouble spots, and difficulties in counselling.
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Understand confidentiality, gossip, alliances, power dynamics, and rank, and develop skills for working with external and internal conflicts.
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Learn techniques for conflict resolution and supporting clients through challenging situations.
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Gain an introduction to diverse counselling approaches and foundational theories, and explore the therapeutic relationship, Metaskills, and following the client.
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Learn to integrate different counselling modalities holistically and deepen understanding of advanced counselling techniques and theoretical frameworks.
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Develop awareness of diversity and its importance in counselling.
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Demonstrate learning through revision, assessment, and academic writing.
Payment plans are available
Payment plans are available enabling students to pay fees in instalments.
Deposit is applied against full course fee.
2.3% credit card transaction fees apply.
Title | Fee |
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Deposit | $500.00 AUD |
Course Fee | $4,000.00 AUD |
Course Fees

Module | Start Date | End Date |
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Module 1 | 1st May | 18th June |
Module 2 | 26th June | 13th August |
Module 3 | 21st August | 15th October |
Online Weekend Workshop | 24th May | 25th May |
Weekly Zoom Calls | Mondays 12pm - 1pm |
Course Dates

Meet Your Facilitator
Deanne Reyes
After graduating from the Metavision course in 2011, Deanne continued on as a teaching assistant, growing into the role of Student Liaison for all Metavision courses. She is also an integral part of the team within the Metavision hub as a student liaison and runs her own private practice.
With a background in management within the biomedical equipment industry, Deanne's decision to change careers was based on experiences throughout her life that were not always within her control. This is a common theme with many students who seek to study with Metavision due to the transformative nature of the course. Her passion for communication and, in particular, the Metavision Model has helped her transition from her previous career into her current role, where she embodies this model while working with people from all walks of life.
Deanne will oversee the Holistic Counselling Skills Certificate course, ensuring a cohesive and enriching learning experience. You will also have the opportunity to learn from different teachers, including Metavision's most distinguished and expert faculty members, providing a diverse range of insights and expertise.
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