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.

Once you have completed your test you can log in to your account and download/print your certificate any time you need it. If you would prefer us to post you a certificate to a UK address, there will be an admin charge of £10 (certificates sent internationally may cost more).

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.

Excellent. Simple to use interface, with clearly written and relevant material. I'm feeling confident with my career change choice, thanks to this course.

Richard Britten

Amazing course, great for people that never have time to go to college or evening classes. So easy to complete online and step by step instructions to help you. Will definitely be doing another course after this.

I’m starting my own business and this course will help me get started as it states all the things I need to know and to be aware of. I can’t wait until I have completed this as this will be a new chapter in my life. You have no time limit on this course which is great as I have a very busy life but this course gives you no pressure.

Would recommend this to anyone.

Megan Atkins

his is a really great course, its content is really useful.

It’s great value for money and it’s not at all stressful. It’s so easy to understand, yet it covers complex aspects regarding safe practices. It let’s you stop and start the course, which means I can still work in a full time job, which won’t effect me financially.

This has been the best decision to complete this course. I’m really keen to learn more skills, and maybe do a few more courses to expand my skills set. I will most definitely be using New Skills Academy to help me!

Samantha Holmes

A great course to introduce and explain the roles and responsibilities of the PA and Administrator, or as a refresher to those wishing to return to the workplace.

The modules are jargon free and clearly laid out with exercises to complete at your own pace. There are useful notes and lists that help to make time management easier in the busy work environment.

I am impressed that the modules can be downloaded, saved or printed for future reference - many other courses do not offer this.

I have almost completed my Admin & PA Diploma and it has given me the confidence to apply for my first admin job in some years.

Meryl McMorran

Wow! Wow!! Wow!!! Is there anyone still thinking about doing the course? Dont think. Buy the course and just do it. Very Interesting course. I thought I wouldn't be able to finish this in 1 month, But I was wrong. I was totally Glued to my computer that I forgot my lunch. I am happy I bought this course and I passed the course, and I have printed my certificate. What else could you ask for? They even would allow you use their Business Logo on your website makes it so professional. You also get templates of almost everything you would need to start a new company from Business cards to flyers. All I can say is Thanks for the great course and great give away templates.

I will recommend this over and over again.....

Abidemi Bewaji

This Makeup Diploma course I wanted to have almost half of my life, from when I was a kid. I really enjoyed studying and was really happy to finish this Makeup Diploma course.

Liked videos in modules, PDF’s were easy to save. Not only that I learned new tips on how to do makeup, I also learned how to deal with marketing and advertising for my future business.

I’m sure that will not be the last course that I finished. And I will highly recommend to my friends to this online tutoring as it is great way to gain knowledge. Thank you.

Darija Holm

Duration:
6 hours

Access:
Lifetime Access

Approved by:
CPD

Learning Type:


Text based modules  Images  Video learning 

Cost:
£100.00

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.

Once you have completed your test you can log in to your account and download/print your certificate any time you need it. If you would prefer us to post you a certificate to a UK address, there will be an admin charge of £10 (certificates sent internationally may cost more).

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.

Excellent. Simple to use interface, with clearly written and relevant material. I'm feeling confident with my career change choice, thanks to this course.

Richard Britten

Amazing course, great for people that never have time to go to college or evening classes. So easy to complete online and step by step instructions to help you. Will definitely be doing another course after this.

I’m starting my own business and this course will help me get started as it states all the things I need to know and to be aware of. I can’t wait until I have completed this as this will be a new chapter in my life. You have no time limit on this course which is great as I have a very busy life but this course gives you no pressure.

Would recommend this to anyone.

Megan Atkins

his is a really great course, its content is really useful.

It’s great value for money and it’s not at all stressful. It’s so easy to understand, yet it covers complex aspects regarding safe practices. It let’s you stop and start the course, which means I can still work in a full time job, which won’t effect me financially.

This has been the best decision to complete this course. I’m really keen to learn more skills, and maybe do a few more courses to expand my skills set. I will most definitely be using New Skills Academy to help me!

Samantha Holmes

A great course to introduce and explain the roles and responsibilities of the PA and Administrator, or as a refresher to those wishing to return to the workplace.

The modules are jargon free and clearly laid out with exercises to complete at your own pace. There are useful notes and lists that help to make time management easier in the busy work environment.

I am impressed that the modules can be downloaded, saved or printed for future reference - many other courses do not offer this.

I have almost completed my Admin & PA Diploma and it has given me the confidence to apply for my first admin job in some years.

Meryl McMorran

Wow! Wow!! Wow!!! Is there anyone still thinking about doing the course? Dont think. Buy the course and just do it. Very Interesting course. I thought I wouldn't be able to finish this in 1 month, But I was wrong. I was totally Glued to my computer that I forgot my lunch. I am happy I bought this course and I passed the course, and I have printed my certificate. What else could you ask for? They even would allow you use their Business Logo on your website makes it so professional. You also get templates of almost everything you would need to start a new company from Business cards to flyers. All I can say is Thanks for the great course and great give away templates.

I will recommend this over and over again.....

Abidemi Bewaji

This Makeup Diploma course I wanted to have almost half of my life, from when I was a kid. I really enjoyed studying and was really happy to finish this Makeup Diploma course.

Liked videos in modules, PDF’s were easy to save. Not only that I learned new tips on how to do makeup, I also learned how to deal with marketing and advertising for my future business.

I’m sure that will not be the last course that I finished. And I will highly recommend to my friends to this online tutoring as it is great way to gain knowledge. Thank you.

Darija Holm

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