Professional Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Counseling Certification

Professional Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Counseling

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 counseling 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 counseling, 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

PLUS - Access to the exclusive New Skills Academy Study Group!
  • Course overview
  • Who this course will benefit
  • 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 Behavioral Therapy and other approaches in treating PSTD
  • How Neuro-Linguistic Programing 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
certificate

of achievement

This certificate is presented to

Your Name

NSA

For completing the

Professional Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Counseling Certification

on 21st November 2025

Selena Hurford

Selena Hurford

Course Tutor

cpd

Daniel Morgan

Daniel Morgan

Head of Academy

Certificate Example

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.

I am so impressed with this course. For starters it was hugely discounted which saved me money, secondly it is really easy to use. It is jam packed with information yet so easy to follow and they layout is very clean, clear and precise. I have learnt so much from this course already and I can even revisit modules as and when I need to. If you are an aspiring Makeup Artist, then this course will definitely lead you on the right path and it teaches you how to deal with clients and how to get the best out of your career.

Esther Lawrence

This course was fun and flexible. I could study it at my own convenience, leaving it and going back to it in between my other commitments. I was then required to answer a few multiple choice questions at the end in order to receive my certificate which is stored in my account so that I can download it at any time. It is a good qualification to add to my CV when looking to work with pets. I really enjoyed it and it will benefit me in my future career plans. I would definitely recommend it to friends and family.

Stacey Baigan

This course was great! Was so interesting and enlightening to what a day in the wedding planning business will be like! It was so easy to do and easy to fit it around my work schedule. Taught me so much and has really given me an amazing feeling about starting my new career! I would highly recommend! Better than paying thousands to go back to college when you can do this in your own time at your own pace and still learn just as much, if not more! When completing this course, I felt proud and excited for my next steps so thank you so much New Skills Academy for helping me accomplish my big leap into starting a new adventure and finally doing something I love!

Shannon McGillicuddy

An amazing opportunity to improve my skills and easy to access. I really enjoyed the course! I think it s an excellent way to learn and improve yourself.

Thanks to this amazing course my self-esteem is growing up and I feel capable to start a new job and a new life. Constantly I am studying and I hope to be successful in the future.

Grazia Marino

I found the course straight forward and easy to follow.

It’s given me a great understanding of first aid procedures and has outlined some important aspects of looking after pets in general. It paid particular attention to the description of the CPR procedure. I will come in very useful.

The multi choice test at the end is easy to complete and I found the worksheets at the end of each module very helpful to outline the important aspects.
I look forward to completing many more courses on offer to help progress my new dog walking and pet care business.

Thank you.

Georgina Batty

Brilliant course. As a busy ,working mum this course gave a chance to change my career but it also gave me a chance to study in my own free time. Very easy wording, education videos, important information you can't find online. The brilliant thing is that even after finishing the course you still can go back to your modules and view the videos again. The help from assistants is great. The minute I contacted them with question they always responded very quickly and professionally.

Monica Carter

Duration:
6 hours

Access:
Lifetime Access

Approved by:
CPD

Learning Type:


Text based modules  Images  Video learning 

Cost:
$120.00

Professional Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Counseling

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 counseling 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 counseling, 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

PLUS - Access to the exclusive New Skills Academy Study Group!
  • Course overview
  • Who this course will benefit
  • 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 Behavioral Therapy and other approaches in treating PSTD
  • How Neuro-Linguistic Programing 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
certificate

of achievement

This certificate is presented to

Your Name

NSA

For completing the

Professional Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Counseling Certification

on 21st November 2025

Selena Hurford

Selena Hurford

Course Tutor

cpd

Daniel Morgan

Daniel Morgan

Head of Academy

Certificate Example

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.

I am so impressed with this course. For starters it was hugely discounted which saved me money, secondly it is really easy to use. It is jam packed with information yet so easy to follow and they layout is very clean, clear and precise. I have learnt so much from this course already and I can even revisit modules as and when I need to. If you are an aspiring Makeup Artist, then this course will definitely lead you on the right path and it teaches you how to deal with clients and how to get the best out of your career.

Esther Lawrence

This course was fun and flexible. I could study it at my own convenience, leaving it and going back to it in between my other commitments. I was then required to answer a few multiple choice questions at the end in order to receive my certificate which is stored in my account so that I can download it at any time. It is a good qualification to add to my CV when looking to work with pets. I really enjoyed it and it will benefit me in my future career plans. I would definitely recommend it to friends and family.

Stacey Baigan

This course was great! Was so interesting and enlightening to what a day in the wedding planning business will be like! It was so easy to do and easy to fit it around my work schedule. Taught me so much and has really given me an amazing feeling about starting my new career! I would highly recommend! Better than paying thousands to go back to college when you can do this in your own time at your own pace and still learn just as much, if not more! When completing this course, I felt proud and excited for my next steps so thank you so much New Skills Academy for helping me accomplish my big leap into starting a new adventure and finally doing something I love!

Shannon McGillicuddy

An amazing opportunity to improve my skills and easy to access. I really enjoyed the course! I think it s an excellent way to learn and improve yourself.

Thanks to this amazing course my self-esteem is growing up and I feel capable to start a new job and a new life. Constantly I am studying and I hope to be successful in the future.

Grazia Marino

I found the course straight forward and easy to follow.

It’s given me a great understanding of first aid procedures and has outlined some important aspects of looking after pets in general. It paid particular attention to the description of the CPR procedure. I will come in very useful.

The multi choice test at the end is easy to complete and I found the worksheets at the end of each module very helpful to outline the important aspects.
I look forward to completing many more courses on offer to help progress my new dog walking and pet care business.

Thank you.

Georgina Batty

Brilliant course. As a busy ,working mum this course gave a chance to change my career but it also gave me a chance to study in my own free time. Very easy wording, education videos, important information you can't find online. The brilliant thing is that even after finishing the course you still can go back to your modules and view the videos again. The help from assistants is great. The minute I contacted them with question they always responded very quickly and professionally.

Monica Carter

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