Life Coaching and Counselling

This Life Coaching and Counselling course provides practical tools and strategies to help individuals overcome challenges, build confidence, and achieve personal and professional growth.

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Overview of Life Coaching and Counselling

This Life Coaching and Counselling course aligns with standards from International Coach Federation, Association for Coaching and European Mentoring and Coaching Council, covering coaching foundations, self-awareness, emotional intelligence and effective client communication.

Learners explore structured coaching practice recognised by American Counseling Association, International Association of Coaching, Institute of Leadership & Management and British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, focusing on goal setting, ethics, stress, mood disorders and trauma counselling.

Advanced modules reflect guidance associated with International Institute of Coaching, The Coaching Academy and Center for Credentialing & Education, supporting career counselling, safeguarding, business growth and specialised work with children, adolescents and complex client needs.

The course was audited and updated on: 24th January, 2026

Learning Outcomes of Life Coaching and Counselling

Method Of Assessment​

Learners can complete a mock exam to practice and assess their understanding before taking the final exam. The final multiple-choice exam is automatically marked, and learners must achieve at least 60% to pass. Successful learners receive a CPD-certified certificate.

Certification

one education Certificate

After completing the Life Coaching and Counselling assessments, learners qualify for a CPD QS accredited certificate from One Education.

The certificate is available in two formats: a PDF version for £9 or a printed hard copy delivered by post for £15.

Why Study This Life Coaching and Counselling?

Demand for skilled life coaches and counsellors continues to grow as individuals and organisations increasingly prioritise mental wellbeing, personal development, and emotional resilience. Effective coaching and counselling play a vital role in helping people overcome challenges, set meaningful goals, and improve overall quality of life.

Studying Life Coaching and Counselling strengthens communication, active listening, and problem-solving skills while deepening understanding of human behaviour. Gaining CPD recognition highlights professional commitment, enhances credibility, and supports career progression in coaching, counselling, wellbeing, and support-focused roles.

Course Duration

The Life Coaching and Counselling course is designed to be completed in 1 day and 8 hours of guided learning. The structure allows learners to progress through the content efficiently while engaging with key concepts in a focused timeframe, making it suitable for those balancing professional and personal commitments.

Requirements

The Life Coaching and Counselling course has straightforward and accessible entry requirements. Learners with an interest in personal development, emotional wellbeing, and supporting others through positive change are welcome to enrol. No prior professional background is required, as the course is designed to build foundational knowledge step by step. The programme is delivered entirely online and can be accessed on any internet-enabled device, allowing learners to study comfortably from home with flexibility around their personal and professional commitments.

Career Path

Frequently Asked Questions

Life coaching focuses on future goals, personal growth, and performance improvement, while counselling helps individuals understand and manage emotional, behavioural, or psychological challenges, often linked to past experiences.

No. Life coaching is not therapy. It does not diagnose or treat mental health conditions. Instead, it supports goal setting, motivation, confidence building, and personal development.

Anyone seeking clarity, confidence, emotional balance, improved relationships, career direction, or personal development can benefit from life coaching and counselling services.

No prior experience is required. Courses are designed for beginners as well as those already working in education, care, wellbeing, or support roles.

Yes. Life coaching and counselling can support career planning, decision-making, confidence building, workplace stress management, and long-term professional development.

Life coaching and counselling are widely practised in the UK. Many courses are CPD accredited, meaning they support professional development but do not provide regulated qualifications.

Course Curriculum

Life Coaching and Counselling Update Materials
Module 01: Coaching and Life Coaching 00:00:00
Module 02: Self-Awareness 00:00:00
Module 03: Development of Core Beliefs and Managing Fears 00:00:00
Module 04: Types and Key Attributes of a Life Coach 00:00:00
Module 05: Understanding Emotional Intelligence 00:00:00
Module 06: Body Language and Communication Techniques 00:00:00
Module 07: Structure for Client Work and Goal Setting 00:00:00
Module 08: Business Development and Growth 00:00:00
Module 09: Protect Yourself and Your Clients 00:00:00
Module 10: Life Coaching and Career Counselling 00:00:00
Module 11: Counselling Stress and Anxiety Disorders 00:00:00
Module 12: Counselling Mood Disorders and Depression 00:00:00
Module 13: Trauma and Substance Abuse Counselling 00:00:00
Module 14: Counselling Self-Harm and Suicide 00:00:00
Module 15: Counselling Eating & Sleeping Disorders 00:00:00
Module 16: Counselling Personality Disorders 00:00:00
Module 17: Children and Adolescents Counselling 00:00:00
Life Coaching and Counselling Old Materials
Introduction to Life Coaching 00:30:00
Life Calling Theory and Model 00:30:00
Additional Coaching Theories and Perspectives 00:30:00
Overview of the Life Coaching Process 00:30:00
Coaching Delivery Systems 00:15:00
Coaching Competencies & Activities 01:00:00
Coaching Documentation 00:30:00
Life Coaching Explanation 00:30:00
Know About Pricing of the Life Coach 00:30:00
What Techniques To Look For Before Selecting A Course? 01:00:00
The area your life coach will be helping you with 00:30:00
Identifying Where You Are 00:15:00
Setting Targets 00:30:00
Action Plan 00:30:00
Criteria for idealising successful people in the world 02:00:00
Definition of a Happy and Successful life 00:30:00
Self Improvement through motivation 00:30:00
Goal setting 02:00:00
The distinction between Goals and Values 01:00:00
20 qualities for a successful life 02:00:00
Stress Management 01:00:00
Time Management 00:30:00
Challenging yourself to be motivated 00:30:00
Ways to Maximize your Potential 02:00:00
Overcome Obstacles Created by Your Self-Limiting Beliefs 02:00:00
Aspects of human behavior to succeed 00:30:00
Why motivation is important for a successful life 00:30:00
Role of Education in successful life 01:00:00
Social roles for a successful life 02:00:00
Maintaining work life balance 00:30:00
What make a person Unsuccessful? 00:15:00
Dealing with Life Challenges 01:00:00
Factors behind importance of motivation in successful life 00:30:00
Understanding the Concepts 01:00:00
Life Coaching Areas 00:15:00
The Role of a Life Coach 00:30:00
Key Skills of a Life Coach 00:30:00
Do You Have What It Takes To Be A Coach? 00:30:00
Coaching Business 00:30:00
The Income Streams of a Life Coach 00:30:00
How to Build Your Business 00:15:00
Life Coaching FAQ 00:30:00
Mock Exam
Mock Exam – Life Coaching and Counselling 00:20:00
Final Exam
Final Exam – Life Coaching and Counselling 00:20:00
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