The job of a counsellor is to help people in understanding their situations & responses & coming to terms with their responses in order to resolve their problems & help them move on. About Counselling Children & Adolescents Though the aims might be similar&44; the techniques required to counsel children or adolescents can be different from those for counselling adult. The method employed can vary according to the age of the client&44; their stage of development & their personal situation. The counsellor helps the client to come to their own conclusions & decisions & not to make them on their behalf. About Our Counselling Children & Adolescents Course From the counselling relationship through child development&44; as well as the information you need to establish a successful practice&44; our online counselling course will prepare you with the knowledge needed to be an effective child & adolescent counsellor. What are my options after this course? There are always opportunities for young person counsellors with educational establishments increasingly providing counselling for students. Work as a counsellor. Successful completion of the course will qualify you to work as a counsellor&44; potentially advising individuals&44; with families&44; or groups in schools&44;or working with youth services & charities. You could even set up your own private practice. The earnings potential of&44; for example&44; a school counsellor &194; could earn &194;&163;61&44;000*pa. Build your career. To &194; advance your career further build after taking this course you can elect to continue training & become a child/adolescent psychotherapist able to work for health agencies or in social services&44; clinics & hospitals; or even set up in private practice. * Source: Payscale.com&44; Oct 2012