Here is what some of our students are saying in their feedback to us:
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I’ve done a course with OCC before, about eight years ago. To do something like this in my own time was important, and there is enough time to complete all the assignments without rushing through it. It was one of a very limited amount of Grief Coach courses that I could find. Three or four if I remember correctly. Two of those offered classes through Zoom meetings, something that isn’t accessible because of the time difference. Another made the payment very complicated, so that didn’t happen either.
Regarding my professional background, apart from working for many years now as a volunteer at a suicide loss survivor group, nothing other than life experience.
Personally, this course made me take a hard look at my life and experiences (again). It made me see how things that happened even in my earliest years, still influenced my life up to a few years ago.
Professionally, it gives me confidence that I’m on the right track regarding my life’s purpose. Supporting the bereaved lies close to my heart.
My tutor is compassionate, and I felt completely safe with her. Having a tutor with whom I could connect made it so much easier too. The marked assignments were back in the e-mail box by the following day. All feedback is valuable and taken to heart.
Doing a course at home, in my own time, asked for commitment, the willingness to give it all my attention, and setting time aside. Doing it online made it easy because I didn’t have to go to a classroom at any set time, or make sure that I’m looking decent for a meeting. Some days, depending on when I had the time, it happened while I was in pajamas or even after dinner.
Payment was easy as well. And you get enough time to complete the course.
To me finding such a course was a cause for celebration!
M.P. South Africa
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I have just completed the Child-Youth Counsellor Diploma Course. I chose this course because of my work as a teacher in the performing arts. I wanted to increase my understanding of my students’ needs and how to better reach each individual’s unique personalities and challenges.
This course has exceeded my expectations. I have acquired new resources, ideas and increased understanding of how to work with young people in a way that allows them to feel safe, express their needs and feel good about finding solutions and setting goals. It has completely changed my approach to teaching in the Arts, and has opened my eyes to more keenly understand a child’s perspective and provide new ways to reach and meet their needs.
This course caught my interest because I could work completely from home at my own pace (while keeping my job) and set my own goals for assignment deadlines. My tutor was always quick to respond with helpful and constructive comments and general course support when I needed it.
I would highly recommend working with OCC to gain a solid foundation in theory and practice of specific counselling disciplines. In addition to the course material, they also provide a wealth of resource materials via their recommendations for books, websites and other reference items.
C.L. Canada
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Before deciding to take the course with OCC I researched all my options, online options that is. The option of attending an in class school education is not even a choice for me. That ship sailed 32 years ago. What I like about OCC is the timeframe allotted to complete the course. Starting with a 12 month deadline to complete with a possible extension up to a certain point is more than a reasonable timeframe to complete. In saying that I say it is not a cotton ball bounce through course. But if it’s something you desire to complete and you put forth the effort you will greatly cherish the knowledge you will gain by taking this course.
I hold a Lay Minister license at the local church level. My main outreach at this point is doing Duty Chaplaincy at the local hospital. These are volunteer positions. A large part of being a chaplain is listening well and sharing experience without negating their experience. Most times it’s just being there and caring for that particular individual. Part of caring is educating yourself to be as beneficial to others as possible. Part of it comes through this course and the rest through life experience.
My tutor was never condescending ever. Everything shared was always in a positive and uplifting manner. At first the no grade just pass or fail per assignment is a little difficult to understand. The world operates by numbers. Percentage is everywhere. It didn’t take me long to adjust to that system. Counselling is not all numbers. People are not numbers. Expressing understanding is most important. One thing I’ll mention is when I completed this course I was happy to successfully complete yet there was a sadness that it was done. How many can say that?
My agenda in taking this course was to better my effectiveness at the hospital but I’ve also found it most helpful in my day to day with others. As well as my extended family that I have recently drawn closer to, helping them and myself moving forward.
I would add that whether you plan on using this diploma to further your effectiveness in a counsellor role or whether it’s just to leave the world a better place than you found it. You will not regret it. The cost of the course is very reasonable. I did get 2 scholarships to cover costs, but even if you don’t for most it is attainable. Graduating at age 50 or any age is amazing! Two thumbs up!
D.S. Canada
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I graduated as a Psychologist in 2001 in Cuba. I worked as a professor of Psychology at the University of Cuba and had some experience in Clinical Counseling and group therapy.
The Psychology I learned in Cuba was too general and focused on behaviorism without delving into traumatic situations that many people face today, such as domestic violence or the grieving process. The Diploma in Crisis and Trauma Counseling increased my theoretical understanding of the crisis and trauma counseling process, provided, and encouraged me to assess and develop my own counseling skills and professional practice. Last but not least, sometimes we get lost in the process of serving others, but thanks to OCC I was able to reflect and heal in personal areas that had been long forgotten or ignored as well as boost my confidence to work as a counselor in a new country.
I was looking for some online courses/training that would allow me to study and improve my studies to Canadian standards while working. One of my friends recommended this college and the professors to me. I really liked the OCC model and found it very well structured. On the other hand, the prices were affordable.
I pretty enjoyed having a tutor who made me feel comfortable and supported. His questions, feedback and validations motivated me to improve and learn more.
Although OCC offers online courses, I would describe it as an interactive learning opportunity, with excellent staff support and hands-on assignments that will challenge you to take care of yourself and others.
The prompt responses from my tutor, the detail of the material and the practical assignments and self-reflections exceeded my expectations.
My agenda is to practice the learned skills and knowledge. In fact, I have been using what I have learned with my clients and always go back to my notes or modules to refresh knowledge and find new details that I may have missed along the way.
D.R. Cuba
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I am an elder in our church and was recently asked to be part of our pastoral care team. Our pastor thought that getting some professional training in counselling would help us, so he checked out a number of on-line courses. OCC seemed like the right fit and looked very professional and well laid-out. I have found this to be remarkably true after taking one of the diploma courses. I had no idea that the field was so complex and so broad. To be an attentive active listener requires skills that may come naturally to some, but honing them through the courses makes them much more effective.
I have no professional background in counselling but I believe I have been a good friend who listens well and tries to give good advice. One of the main adjustments I have made is that my tendency to fix rather than simply listen has had to be seriously curtailed. In the Counselling Skills course I learned how to effectively communicate to the client that they are heard, seen and understood. In the Solution-Focused Brief Therapy I learned skills that allowed me to listen well to the client and bring out past successes for them to apply to current situations.
My tutor was very affirming and noted my successes throughout the assignments. In areas that I needed improvement she noted them briefly and kindly. We often learn more from our mistakes than our successes. Her attention to detail made me do the best I possibly could be in learning the material. Her high standard became my high standard.
I actually had a great deal of fun composing the counselling scenarios.
I am already recommending taking OCC courses to a number of people because of the thoroughness of dealing with all the aspects of counselling. The material is well-laid out, accessible with many references to expand the knowledge base. Having a tutor mark the assignments is a guarantee of integrating the material.
I will continue to take the courses the increase my counselling skills and awareness.
With thanks—R.V. Canada
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I have a BA in English Literature and Psychology and a B.ed in FET phase teaching. I have taught in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Vietnam. I began working as an ESL teacher in 2014 and started my own ESL company in 2019 which I now manage and operate full-time. I also work with Tutor Doctor UAE as an educational consultant for their literacy intervention project.
OCC’s model was exactly what I was looking for. I already had an undergrad in psychology and was not looking to take that any further. However, I absolutely wanted to further my education and training within the therapy space and the individual, micro-focused courses on offer through OCC were the perfect fit. Additionally, I already have a full-time job running my own company, so it needed to be something I could do when I had time to fit it into my schedule.
This course has taught me to be more mental objectivity, to tolerate the individuality of others more widely, to create space between myself and those that I council, deeper humility and has activated an even deeper desire for more knowledge and skills within therapy and my career as a whole.
My tutor’s approachability, willingness to advise, prompt correspondence and being able to tap into his lifetime’s worth of experience and knowledge. I am so grateful for all that he afforded me and have deep respect for him as a professional and person.
I would say that OCC is unbelievably easy to access; tuition is professional yet relaxed; the course work was well structured and informative; and the style of study only added value to my life rather than detracting from it, which was always my experience when at university. With OCC it is personal and client focused.
I didn’t expect to learn as many actual skills as I did. I had the idea that a general counselling course would be a bit redundant in addition to my 3 years of psych at university, but I was wrong. Although there was a lot of content in the course that I did know, studying it through the lens of counselling rather than psych was deeply educational and has enriched my perception as a potential therapist for clients.
My purpose for taking this course, I wanted to be able to better serve those that approached me for council. I often find myself in informal counselling situations and I wanted to offer more to the people who sought my help.
I am happier than I thought I would be with the course and am definitely going to do another one after I have given myself a bit of a breather.
A.S. South Africa
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My professional background is I work as a support worker in the education field. I am trained in Assist, mental health first aid and will be certified in peer support. Once my practicum has been completed.
I wanted to take a course that I can help support my students and help me understand further how. I have struggled with mental health my whole life and feel that this is my passion and purpose to help anyone who is struggling or is faced with a crisis. To be ready and available when someone is in need.
This has helped me a great deal, as I work with students on a daily basis that struggled their whole lives with mental health and trauma.
The course content is easy to read and the self-reflections are absolutely a great way to make sure that you are absorbing and understanding the material. I would recommend taking this course as I have learned so much about myself and knowing there is like-minded people out there, and that you are not alone. This also gives you the ability to support anyone who is facing uncertainty
The course material was very good and gave me motivation to dig deeper into it so that I can understand what the next steps would be for a therapist.
My agenda would be to practice my skills and knowledge I have learned and be able to help and support anyone going through a crisis or a trauma that has been buried and needs a safe and comfortable environment to unburden themselves.
My agenda would be to practice my skills and knowledge I have learned and be able to help and support anyone going through a crisis or a trauma that has been buried and needs a safe and comfortable environment to unburden themselves.
My tutor was fantastic, and I would highly recommend this course to anyone who is interested in learning about trauma and the effects it has.
C.S. Canada
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My professional life has ranged from Auto Finance, Customer Service, Accounting, Human Resources. Most recently I have been working at a non profit OBGYN center to help women through their pregnancies. We were able to provide emotional, educational and medical services
I took this course because the Loss and Support group at my church has used this same course for other instructors. We have suggested it to the diocese as they as well will use this program.
This course helped me personally since I have had many losses myself and will be navigating that grief throughout the rest of my life. I will be able to help people professionally with what I learned in this course as this covered beyond the losses I have experienced.
I enjoyed getting the feedback and information from my tutor. I was nervous about some of the material since I am not familiar with all of it but he was very helpful with positive comments and feedback that assisted me to feel confident with the work I completed.
I will share with others about how informative and extensive the course material is. I love that once I was registered my tutor was available so I could ask questions and get assistance if needed. It was very comforting to know that the same person would be working with me through this journey.
I was told how wonderful the course was but I still felt blown away with the material and will refer back to it in my personal and professional life.
I did not know exactly what to expect so I did not want to set any expectations that could discourage me. I let God lead me as I worked through the assignments.
I felt that the course covered everything I thought of and then some.
M.P. USA
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2020 had many of us reviewing our life choices and altering our realities for the better; we were searching for a sense of peace amid chaos and realizing that there was more to life than the mindless jobs many of us were stuck in. My 2020 was an awakening to begin furthering my purpose and stop being scared of it. I finally enrolled in The Child and Family Counselling Certification Course that as I know now, has elevated my Wellness Practice and given form and deeper function to my purpose and my business.
I found the Online Counselling College by what I believe to be an act of the Universe. I was looking for something that would be balanced. I wanted a course that was easy to bite into yet had enough meat for me to chew on. The Online Counselling College felt right; and as I sit here now having completed my certification and I can say that my intuitive belief was spot on. My choice was perfect for me.
The course layout is very simple with lots of resources for you to unlock and ingest. It is not a course that is going to tell you every little thing; it makes you think and find the “answers” for yourself. It instills a sense of desire to express YOUR own thoughts and not just duplicate what a textbook has told you.
I found myself searching within my own life experiences as I completed each module and being challenged within my heart; I learned so much about myself, very unexpectedly. This course set me up for further success with not only the myriad of information but also the support from my tutor. He was always ready to answer any question and had wonderful and encouraging feedback for my assignments. You would be well served in life to take one of the courses offered by Online Counselling College.
S.R. Canada
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I work as a Crisis Worker for a nonprofit organization, my second job I work as a Shelter Worker at a Domestic Violence Women’s Shelter and on the side I volunteer with Victim Services and Red Cross.
In speaking with one of my boss’, she mentioned the online college course for Crisis Counselling and asked if I would be interested in her signing me up, I immediately agreed. I love learning new things and believe a person should never stop learning, if they have the chance. The course gave me many new insights in ways to help my clients as well as people in my personal life. It can be easy to get used to working with clients a certain way that we sometimes forget there is other valuable tools out there that could also help a client. Given the fact that everyone responds to help differently, it’s important to have numerous strategies in your tool box.
Not only did the modules teach me new things about crisis work but the assignments were also very touching. Some of the assignments I felt helped me heal, as the topics I talked about I have yet to really dive into emotionally. The assignments allowed me to reach down into my hardships while helping me look at them from the perspective of helping a client in the same situation which was really eye-opening for me.
I will absolutely be suggesting OCC to my peers who, like me, enjoy to learn new ways to look at things. My tutor was absolutely amazing. She gave me positive, genuine feedback which motivated me to want to work on the assignments every chance I could get.
The course materials were extremely clear and easy to understand. They were well organized and the flow of each module tied in with one another which felt like a breeze to work through.
S.S. Canada
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A friend spoke highly of and recommended the Spiritual Care course through OCC approximately five years ago and I have kept it as part of my Personal Development Plan. Due to Covid and opportunity to work from home this year, I enrolled in this course. I am a Registered Psychologist in Alberta working in a Federal prison. Talking about spirituality can be a topic that is controversial; therefore, I was seeking more information to guide my counseling profession.
The opportunity to self reflect and seemingly easy assignments helped my very much on both personal and professional levels. For instance, I used the opportunity to reflect on my experience of having cancer within the frame of spiritual beliefs and loss and I reflected on discussing spirituality with clients within the framework of their worldview and not my own. As in most areas of our life, we get out of an experience to the degree that we put in.
My tutor surprised me by being genuine and responsive in regard to giving motivating and validating feedback and returning assignments same day. He was exceptionally helpful and this all inspired me to continue taking more personal development courses.
I would recommend OCC courses due to the personable, helpful, and competent tutors, easy to read and relevant current information, and assignments that are enjoyable instead of cumbersome. Because of the opportunity to make learning a personal experience through self-reflection, my ‘take away’ from this course is more than I expected. Not unlike individual counseling, when self-awareness is elicited, information is stored longer term and change is possible.
D.W. Canada
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I had always told myself I will, in life, take a course in counselling.I decided to take this course with OCC because I didn’t have to leave my station or work going to college but had all the comfort of my house and time since I could read and do my assignments both during the day and at night. Second, I had opportunity to pay my tuition in two installments which really was very encouraging as it would have been difficult for me to raise the total tuition all at once.
My professional background is teaching and I have specialized in Educational psychology. This was an added advantage to my taking this course.
The taking of this course has helped me personally because I discovered that there are many things I took for granted, thinking I knew but I didn’t know. I needed the course also for my own sake more than for helping anyone else. Above all, I discovered who I am and reasons for some of my characteristics. Things I would blame on others became clear to me what my contribution is. Had I done this course much earlier probably my approach to life would have been a bit different.
The course materials, activities, and reflections were very enriching. My tutor was excellent. The promptness with which he responded to my questions and concerns was very encouraging. Moreover, my tutor returned my assignments in a matters of hours after my submission. My tutor also bridged the gaps in my assignments in a very silent and comfortable way. To this I say “Congratulations” to my tutor.
If I were to recommend OCC to someone I can say that:
- Materials are quite good and easy to understand.
- The mode of writing assignments is also very easy. One needs only to know the basics of computer (MS word).
- My tutor was very friendly and so I trust all of them are the same.
Now that I am through with the course, I can say a part from personal benefits I hope to help children and youth once I go back to my country Kenya in the near future. As of now the course will help me look at life in a different perspective as I deal with the people I am working with.
F.N. Canada
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I am in my final year of a Master of Music Therapy program.
Through various placements and internships for my degree, I have taken a particular interest in mental health and trauma work. I knew that I wanted to get more training in the related field, so did some research and came across the Online Counselling College.
After going through the various courses they offered and student’s testimonies, I was very intrigued and felt it would be the perfect fit for me, especially since I could work at my own pace. Because of this, I registered for the trauma counselling and stress management certifications.
The course material was extremely clear, well organized, and informative. My tutor surpassed my expectations and was absolutely exceptional; prompt to respond, gave very personable and encouraging feedback, and showed care and concern for me and my learning.
I would highly recommend the Online Counselling College to others who are looking to gain more insights into various disciplines of counselling. If you are looking for an affordable, flexible, and personable learning experience, the Online Counselling College is for you.
T.P. Canada
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I decided to take the grief and loss counselling course from OCC because it was online, I didn’t have to travel to take it, I didn’t require a Bachelor Degree to be eligible for the course, and the course material was exactly what I needed to accomplish my goal. As an end of life celebrant, I wanted to be able to follow up with my funeral families to see how they were doing with their loss, to help if I could, or refer them to a grief counselling facility if they needed it. Taking the grief and loss counselling course has given me exactly that opportunity.
The course material was extremely well organized and the length of each module was just enough. The assignments were challenging in a good way and completing them gave me personal satisfaction.
My tutor was absolutely amazing. He always got back to me quickly if I had a question, and my assignment results were always sent back to me within 48 hours – usually sooner. His feedback was always positive, encouraging, personal and caring. He understood that I myself had recently had a life-changing loss, and he always considered that in his comments to me. Being an online instructor myself, I appreciated that I was treated in the same way that I treat my own students.
I would highly recommend Online Counselling College to anyone looking for online learning in the counselling field.
N.W. Canada
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I decided to take a course with OCC due to the flexible scheduling, ability to work at my own pace, and thought-provoking assignments. I recently graduated my undergraduate degree in psychology and I am hoping to pursue a master’s degree in counselling in the future, therefore this certificate provided me with a solid understanding of some skills and tools I will use in my future career.
My tutor, always got back to me exceptionally quickly, gave helpful feedback on my assignments, and was kind and personable throughout my time taking this course. The tutoring on this course surpassed my expectations, because their communication and responses were so supportive, kind, useful, and prompt.
I would describe the OCC as a flexible learning opportunity, with excellent staff support, and understandably applicable assignments. I took this course in order to better prepare myself for my Masters in Counselling in the future, and I feel as though I have properly prepared myself for future training.
J.M. Canada
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I am currently working on my Master’s of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. I work as a behaviour interventionist and volunteer with the BC bereavement helpline, Pain BC and the Crisis text line with Kid’s help phone.
I had been looking for certificate courses for a while now to gain some more insight into areas related to counselling. The fact that this was online made it very accessible for me.
I have the goal of becoming a grief and loss counsellor so I was so excited to take the grief and loss diploma that is offered. This program has helped me professionally as I have a basic understanding of grief and loss. Personally it has helped me as I recently lost my grandfather to cancer and understanding grief has allowed me to take a gentler approach to my own grief and has assisted me in understanding my emotions.
My tutor was fantastic! The Feedback he provided was not only thoughtful but full of insight and information that I could carry forward. He also was very quick at getting my assignments back to me with feedback which I appreciated so much as it allowed me to move on to the next module. He was also very informative and with every question I asked, he has a clear and concise answer to provide!
I have already recommended this course to a few people in my Masters program. I describe the course as informative and interesting as the content is so specific in the area. The information was also directly in line with information I was learning in school at the time so if anything, taking this course added more clarity and didn’t contradict anything in my formal education. I truly enjoyed this course.
I honestly think that the thing that made this course amazing was my tutor. I can’t say enough good things about how compassionate and insightful he is and how I could tell that all the feedback I got was meaningful. That is not something you always get when you receive feedback. It meant a lot.
My plan going into this course was to just complete it at a pace that worked for me. I know a year would be more than enough time to complete it so I didn’t really set an agenda.
I’d just like to extend my gratitude to my tutor one last time as I truly believe he was the best part of the course. It’s so rare to find tutors and professors that provide as much meaningful feedback as he did.
E.S. Canada
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I enrolled in the Addictions Counselling Certificate program at Online Counselling College.
What made this school stand out to me was the reasonable cost for programmes and the fact that is was all done online so I didn’t have to worry about transportation or transportation costs and the course could be done on my own time, at my own pace.
What really sealed the deal for me to enroll was when I contacted them with a bunch of questions, I had to make sure it would be the right fit for me and every single question was answered promptly and thoroughly. I don’t have any professional background yet in Addictions Counselling other than once being an addict myself and I found this course to be very informative and I actually had a sense of preparedness to help others upon completion.
Personally, I feel this course really opened my mind to different views, opinions and ways of thinking when it comes to all addictions as well as different treatment options. I enrolled in the 6 month course August 15 2019 and completed by January 30 2020.
My tutor was amazing to work with! He always gave positive, uplifting and helpful feedback and I never had to wait long for a response. I truly feel like my tutor gave me a new found sense of confidence when it comes to my writing and knowledge in addictions.
I would definitely recommend this school and programme and in fact already have to a few of my friends. I was blown away by the great experience I had with this school. I had been to another college before for a diploma programme and it was one of the worst experiences I’ve had, which made me skeptical of even going back to school at all. I look forward to taking more courses with Online Counselling College in the future!
S.C. Canada
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I chose the addictions counselling program through Online Counselling College as I was in a master’s program. This course fit in very well with my busy schedule as a mother of three, a teacher, and a student. The pace of the program allowed me to fit this program within my schedule without having to make major changes. The information provided within each module was very understandable and relatable to addictions of all different types. My tutor was approachable and provided great feedback throughout the whole process. Although the textbook is not mandatory, I highly recommend purchasing it as extra information throughout the course and after.
T.W. Canada
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I was finance professional and a banker for 15 years before I decided to take up counseling as a profession.
I was looking for an online course and this was the one that best suited my needs. Also, I was very impressed by the testimonials.
This course has really helped me to gain knowledge about how to deal with children having behavioural problems and undergoing stress, specially teenagers.
My tutor has been the most amazing guide ever. He has been very supportive and encouraging. I took his feedback in a very positive and constructive way.
I would definitely recommend OCC since I myself got to learn a lot. The tutor was one of the most amazing teachers, very helpful, encouraging and supportive. The course material was self explanatory, and the assignments are made in such a way that once you are done with a module it’s embedded in you forever.
Everything was far beyond my expectations. As in the course material, the promptness with what the tutor provided feedback on my assignments, it made me want to do more.
My agenda for taking up this course was to apply the techniques in my daily life with my children and also to take up a job where I can help and support children, specially teenagers when they are at a very vulnerable and confused age and cannot open up to their parents or caregivers about their feelings. I want to become a counselor at a school.
I am really thankful to all for the great experience I gained during my course.
C.R. India
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I am an ordained minister, although not currently in a pastorate. For most of my life I have been a retail manager working mostly in the far north on First Nations reserves. I have a BA in History and Certificate in Business Management and Municipal Management all from Memorial University in Newfoundland.
I had felt for some time that I would like to work towards doing counselling, as a profession, and had been searching on-line. My work and travel keep me quite busy and on-line would for sure work best for me. After searching for some months, I settled on OCC. The course offerings were exactly what I was looking for and the six months flexibility game me sufficient time should my schedule be particularly pressing. It is a very good web page.
I am yet to move out on my own, however, the principles learned do and will help me as a General Manager. I particularly use the interpersonal skills learned with my teams, and by this, I mean listening, empathy, encouragement and identifying areas where team members may be struggling. As a “servant leader” I feel it makes me much more effective.
Working with my tutor has been so encouraging and he is very much an added blessing in my life. I have to admit this was unexpected and I appreciate his input on my assignments, and his encouragement on continuing with counselling. I cannot say enough positive about his contribution to my studies.)
OCC is at the same time very professional, and at the same time the tutor makes the lessons intimate – if I can use that term. The calibre of study is exemplary and comprehensive; the assignments require the full application of academic and life lessons for completion; and, assignments and comments are returned promptly. I couldn’t ask for more!
The personal touch provided by the tutor was certainly not expected. I am on my third course and so far my expectations have either been met or exceeded.
My agenda is to set up a coach / counsellor service. So far, I have completed CBT, counselling for depression and I am currently doing addictions counselling. I plan to add life coach before “hanging a shingle” and I would want to add counselling for trauma and CBT advanced in the next 12-18 months. A little ambitious maybe, but I feel it is doable.
D.B. Canada
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My professional background is in Banking and Finance
I am passionate about Child Counselling, was eager to learn about Child Counselling in a flexible environment that will allow me combine learning with my daily routines. OCC offered that platform; where I learn in a flexible atmosphere.
I learned the importance of working with family members of children as it aids the progress of a child in a way I had not imagined. I learned about self-awareness and to be authentic.
My tutor was very responsive. He provided excellent review and feedback. I also like the clarity in his communication and feedback.
I was impressed with the good faculty, excellent and relevant learning materials and flexible, richness of the course content and response time
I plan to expand my knowledge in this field by taking up a Degree in Child Counselling and Psychotherapy
This was a beautiful experience.
E.I. Nigeria
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My professional background is a diploma in Child and Youth Care. I am a grief counsellor for Children and Youth at the local hospice in my city.
In my place of work my co-worker previously took a course through the OCC. She highly suggested it, and got me set up in taking the course of my desire. What stood out for myself was the selection of topics, in fact it was difficult to decided which course was the most interesting and relevant to my background. I am very fortunate I chose the course Trauma, Grief and Loss in Children as it is relevant to what I am doing in my career as well as relevant to my passion.
This course helped me personally as there were points in the material that were about personal relationships. For example how you can support if your child, friend etc. As well prepared me for more complicated grief that I may not see as much in my work.
My tutor was very understanding and was great with answering any questions that I had about the course material/ modules. He also was very efficient with giving feedback in an orderly time. The support I received from my tutor surpassed my expectations.
I would recommend this online program to others, as it was a great opportunity to be able to work toward each module in my own time. Not having deadlines was very relieving. The assignments were a great balance of fun, as well as practical with information. I found the modules to be interactive which is a great way to learn especially with children and youth.
I really want to thank the OCC for providing this course. It was a great learning experience as well as a great eye opener for the work I do. I found myself multiple times applying to myself real situations. Having the experience, I have helped me to realize the work I’m doing is on track. Thank you providing a great tutor, he was always there for any questions that I had.
J.P. Canada
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I am a Registered Nurse with a BSN from Dalhousie University.
It was a bit of a fluke that I connected with OCC. I was looking for continuing education courses on-line and came across your site. It had exactly what I was looking for: completely on-line, affordable and doable in a short period of time. I mentioned you to an acquaintance who then told me he taken courses through OCC and found it a great institution to work with.
Taking this course has helped me a great deal in my professional career as a nurse because it has given me greater insight into my patients lives. It has helped me personally in that it forced me to look at the losses in my own life and how they shaped me as a person.
My tutor responded quickly to my emails and marking assignments, gave me lots of confidence and great feedback and was a pleasure to work with.
I would quickly recommend OCC to others because I had a great experience. I got my materials quickly and the information for my course was presented in a logical, professional manner.
The course did surpass my expectations because I wasn’t sure if I could find something that would fit into my schedule or that I would be able to complete in the time period I had set for myself. My course from OCC was doable in a short time frame and fit easily around my work. The course readings were interesting, and I felt challenged for my assignments which held my interest.
I had no agenda when I started this course. I did it purely for personal reasons but have since been approached about doing counselling for a private company which I am very excited about.
In closing, I will definitely be looking further into what OCC has available for course material for future learning. My experience has been very enjoyable.
S.C. Canada
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I had no previous experience of Distance Learning/ Education and wondered how it might suit me and my needs. Hitherto, and indeed throughout my Academic life I enrolled in various Universities and attended formal lectures, and as you might guess the college environment/milieu provided the additional benefit of being able to interact with people, Wherein , the conversations of all were a series of lectures to each!
At this stage in my life I felt the need to up skill myself, and as time, (and age!), excluded the possibility of my enrolling in more local colleges, I looked up courses that were of interest to me on the Internet. During this process, I happened upon some very interesting courses offered by OCC. It was a fortunate discovery! The presentation and content of each course was such, that it made it easy for me to make a decision.
I opted for a Course in Grief Counselling and Grief Therapy. The efficiency of the enrolment procedure was admirable and the expense was very modest, by any standard. I immediately received an acknowledgment of my Registration, followed with equal rapidity by the Course manual,(6 modules), and a Grief Workbook, (for personal work, reflections, and emotional education), and the Assignment Schedule, one for each module and this was in turned handed in to your tutor for marking.
This I found very beneficial as it enabled one to keep disciplined vis-a-vis to complete the assignments in good time, and it also managed and helped broadened one’s horizons through the excellent Bibliographies that were attached to each module. Worden’s Grief Counselling and Grief Therapy, was the fundamental textbook for the course and it was a gem!
Fortune again, was on my side in the sense that I was assigned a very competent and helpful tutor, generous in affirmation and inspiring, this continued and added incentive to the entire process.
I found the Course very inspiring and gained many valuable insights from it. I have long been a disciple of Karl Rogers and was both delighted and encouraged to discover his insights and influences evident in the various modules.
While I did not have great expectations as to what I might “get out” of the Course, I must say that the overall benefit of the experience, far exceeded anything I might have hoped for. In sum, I have gained new insights and skills, and most importantly a renewed confidence in my ability to help people, mired in grief trying to cope with experiences of dying, death, bereavement, and mourning and with general and particular loss. I recommend the OCC with the utmost confidence.
P.M. Ireland
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I chose OCC because I liked the syllabus material for the courses, they seemed in depth and interesting. The website stood out as a professional entity. Mostly, after speaking to a Director I knew I would be well supported in the work the course required.
Regarding my professional background it is street based and youth club care worker for 8 years, youth counsellor for 5 years.
Grief was a triggering topic for me, when it was coming up in sessions with clients. I was hoping to gain more knowledge, comfort and skills in the area of grief counselling, which the diploma helped me to achieve.
Personally, I feel exploring the topic of grief helped me to process some of my own grief that had been sitting around untouched. Professionally, I feel I have more of a comfort guiding people through their own grief process.
With my tutor there was a genuine connection, where my tutor would excel in both academic support offered and personal connection. It was a good experience.
I would recommend OCC for offering interesting topics for professional development, as well, because of the material covered and standard of support from the tutor.
I wasn’t sure what to expect, with an online based diploma. I looked into another place offering them which used just a multiple-choice quiz as the only way to assess the knowledge. There was no interaction with a tutor and the work demand was read and quiz. I felt that might not be enough depth.
I was impressed that my tutor required us to think a lot more in depth about how the topics affected us personally, professionally or how we might perceive it to affect others. The assignments were all different but allowed for creativity and to apply our own learning. I’m not sure a multiple-choice exam alone would have allowed for such depth in the experience.
G.W. Canada
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I have a Bachelor of Arts degree, joint major, in Psychology and Criminology. In the field I have worked as a program assistant, case worker, program supervisor and operations coordinator.
I decided to take the course because I was looking for something to do constructively while I worked in the afternoons and my kid was at school and my wife was at work. The online course was the way to go and it was related to my field of employment. This course stood out because of the length of time I had to complete it. The time would allow me to not only work on this course but spend quality time with my family without feeling constrained.
Personally, it has given me something constructive to learn. It has expanded my knowledge in the field of addictions. Professionally, it is related to my profession. It certainly outlines the job of an addictions counselor.
My tutor’s guidance, feedback, and support were excellent and invaluable.
The pace of the course allowed me to grow. The assignments were very informative and relevant in helping one understand the modules in a thorough manner. It helped me learn so much about the topic of addiction, in several different forms.
What surpassed my expectations of the course was how informative the content was from all the modules. The many different addictions fit in will with each other along with the next section. Both parts fit nicely as a whole.
My agenda would be that it would help me relate more to the clients and the job in general for the field of addictions and the people we serve.
I just had a great time, a great learning experience. I enjoyed going through the course material, readings and videos.
S.P. Canada
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I have an Msc in Human Resources and was also involved in Marriage counselling.
I was going through the website and I loved the details of the modules available on offer, it tallied with what I hoped to study.
I love helping people with their relationship. I have done a lot of research and read a lot of materials on helping people with their relationship. This course affords me the opportunity to have a formal certificate in counselling. Also this course gives a lot of structure to the bits and pieces of information I have. The information is presented in a very practical, systematic and relatable way. It gives perspective to the emotional aspect of relationship which is usually ignored.
I strongly recommend OCC to anyone who is interested in learning how to counsel people from an emotionally sound, structured and informed perspective. It is certain that you will be gaining detailed and up-to-date information on the subject.
The detail of the material surpassed my expectations.
I already speak to people as regards their relationship, I set out to take this course because I was hoping to become more informed so as to help many more people accurately.
I am grateful to have undertaken the course, I feel validated and know that I am on the right track. The course has also created a hunger/desire to know more. It points me in other direction of study/research and also wants me to undertake courses in other fields of interest.
A.A. Nigeria
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I have over 20 years’ experience as a classroom and special education teacher.
I went with OCC because the course being 100% online, the short 6-month timeline, and straight forward modules.
My agenda was to gain a better understanding of addictions and the skills necessary to support others with addictions.
This course has given me a greater awareness of addictions so that I can approach people with greater empathy and understanding. I now have a framework for each addiction, and the skills and confidence to support students and family members through addiction recovery.
The tutor’s experience and knowledge of the topic, availability, immediate feedback, and being able to ask any question. There was personalized support from my tutor. I did not feel like a number.
I would recommend OCC because it is a safe, flexible learning environment where a student is supported to take ownership in their growth at a pace that works for them. Courses provides straight forward information that provides a springboard to further reflection and learning.
A.R. Canada
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I have my bachelors of science in psychology and my masters In counseling psychology. I also am a certified family trauma therapist as well as a certified compassion fatigue professional. Presently I am working as a school counselor. I would start my work as an educational psychologist in less than two weeks.
I love to study and refresh my knowledge. I prefer to be a life long learner as I feel I would be up to date with the information. When you work in middle eastern countries the opportunities to grow becomes stagnant. While doing my research online I stumbled on this website. What attracted me was how the courses were diverse and what I wanted to actually specialize in the near future. So there was no going back. In fact even more than the course is their detailed course schedule with the sub categories. The course schedule reminded me of my detailed courses in my graduate school. This was one of the reasons I chose this degree. The fact that it was self paced and I had the time to research and do my homework on the topics offered was another advantage. The fact that I had a mentor was a blessing that I can not even put down in words.
Personally I have to say I was struggling to satisfy myself with knowledge. I am obsessed with reading and studying. Taking this course calmed me and helped me to focus on time frames and readings. Professionally I have received my counseling certificate which would any day come handy to my at my work place.
My tutor I believe became my mentor. I feel grateful to have a tutor like him. He is filled with a powerhouse of wisdom. What I loved the most was how he would reply back to the assignments in such a short time frame but with detailed feedback. As his student I often times felt super validated when I shared my knowledge with him. I felt appreciated and I also have seen how I cherish the assignments since his feedback was apt and encouraging. He could see in to my heart and I felt as if I was his adopted daughter more than a student.
When I would recommend OCC I would start with the course content and schedule since it’s detailed. I would then share my personal experience with the tutor since this kept me encouraged to be on task in spite of running other roles . I would also show them how the content is really not much detailed or time consuming but we could always grow if we researched on the topics further.
I clearly would say the feedback from my tutor has surely surpassed my expectations. In fact I feel now I have a mentor that I could reach out to even when I am stuck with certain case loads at my work. In my previous work I did not really have a supervisor and how I wished I had the privilege of knowing my tutor then.
I initially did have an agenda on how to finish the course but unfortunately I had some setbacks in my personal and professional life that put me numerous steps back and I had to take a course extension. The team is super supportive that it encouraged me to finish my responsibilities first. Once everything was kind of settled I focused back with my studies. I studied each chapter and then took almost a week to finish the assignments for each chapter. I could have sent the assignments after each chapter but my perfectionist traits kept me hanging on to the assignments till I finished majority of the assignments then I submitted them in pairs. My agenda was purely basic I wanted to feel like a student and also feel empowered at work. I think I have boosted my confidence in both these roles.
I am totally blessed to have taken the course and I can’t wait to take my next course in some time. I know this is an experience in itself and someday I hope I could be of support to other individuals who want to study and flourish in the helping professional.
N.T. Kuwait
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I am an actress/dancer, personal trainer/group exercise instructor, yoga/pilates in-structor, health coach.
I was doing individual counseling and my counselor talked about CBT. She said it was her favorite tool to help her clients which sparked my interest.
In researching CBT, I liked how your course seemed “whole”.
Both personally and professionally I feel stronger and more stable. I believe if you work on yourself personally, it will affect the whole of your life to include your professional life.
My tutor was friendly, kind and approachable.
This course was laid out is such a way that “A” built upon “B” which felt like a solid foundation to develop skills on.
I thought it was a solid course that helped me…thank you.
T.B. USA
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I did a course with OCC 2 years ago, and that was a very good experience. Hence the choice. I chose OCC again. The first course was “Working with Young People” the topic clicked with me when I found this in a google search result. This second course was “Couple Counselling”.
My Background: MBA finance as professional qualification. Started in the banking and financial field with Citibank but eventually moved to IT with Sunlife Financial of Canada and then to Behavioural economics with Gallup Consulting. Ever since I have been working to get the best out of people based on their innate talents. Certified Gallup Strengths Coach, Certified GrowMore Coach and an Inner Most Shift Coach on a journey to do my ACC with ICF.
As a coach sometimes one needs to work on the clients by helping them heal. I feel this course has given me an understanding of how a counsellor can work on the people and help them heal by facilitating the process.
What I enjoyed about my tutor was the personal touch and responsiveness. Loved working with him and connecting with him as a person.
A great place to earn your certifications based on the learning. The Course material shared is pretty useful and helps one get a good understanding of the subject. The flexibility available for one to finish the course at one’s own pace is pretty helpful.
I used the learning in my personal life and that of a friend.
K.K. India
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I enrolled in the Stress Management Certificate course through the Online College after searching for a quality program that would offer me a broad-based yet practical introduction to the field.
As a biofeedback practitioner, I have a need to be familiar with evidence-based therapeutic techniques involved in stress management both for my own use with clients, and for the purpose of making informed referrals.
I found this course to be very well composed with interesting assignments, and well researched content (there were great references after each module that could be used to pursue more in-depth study). My tutor was very professional and provided helpful feedback following her review of each of my assignments. I appreciated her post-graduate academic qualifications, insight, and experience in the field.
C.S. Canada
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From my first email inquiry with OCC I felt assured that they would be supportive and committed to my education.
I was looking for a school that would provide distance education courses on a more self-paced, part time basis so that I could still work and maintain some life balance. I had done several other counselling courses through another institution but the full time pace and lack of support was not sustainable for me.
OCC met all my expectations and more. The course material was informative, concise and the assignments had variety. As well, the list of additional resources was very helpful. The efficiency of my tutor in marking and providing feedback was exceptional and the warmth and encouragment conveyed was so incredibly appreciated.
As I continue my journey to learn more about counselling, I would definitely choose OCC to further my education and would recommend them to others.
A.S.
Canada
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I am not a Canadian citizen, which is why it was important to me to gain Canadian experience and continue learning while my master’s degree in Psychology credentials were getting evaluated. I am very happy I decided to take the Crisis Counseling course. The course content focused on helping me understand the crisis and how to help clients deal with it effectively, which is exactly what I intend to do in my professional career, but I felt like I needed more experience with it. The course provided me not only with specific topics, but also with a lot of concrete ideas as of how to do it properly and well.
The assignments after each module made me utilize my knowledge and skills to show what I learned, and I couldn’t be more grateful for my tutor who was very motivating, helpful and always quick to respond. I was very pleasantly surprised to see how smoothly the whole process of starting the course and actually working on it was; I was continuing with my education in my own time having the constant support from my tutor.
Overall, I am happy to have earned my Certificate in Crisis Counselling with an Online Counseling College. I genuinely suggest for others to do it as well because if you want to counsel others, to help them function in life, you need all the education you can get.
N.S. Canada
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I had been recommended to view the courses at OCC by a colleague who had
taken a few of them.
I found the Counselling Children and Youth Certificate
course to be very applicable to the work I have been engaging in. I was
able to directly apply the learning to the area of community social work
that I was in.
The certificate training helped me to land a job working
with youth who had been referred by The Ministry of Children and Families.
The course gave me insight into a multitude of areas that affect children
and youth.
My tutor for this course was so positive with her comments and
answers to my questions. My tutor was extremely prompt in returning all my
assignments and I could see that she read through them and remarked on
areas of strength.
I will definitely engage in more courses through the OCC.
S.C. Canada
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I am a Hearing Instrument Specialist, and Speech-language Pathologist and Audiologist.
I work with the senior population, and I had had experiences in which I felt limited because I did not have the tools to solve or confront the situation.
I was looking for a Grief and Loss counselling course, online, not expensive and with a certificated institution.
My tutor was very professional and assertive on his comments and suggestions over the assignments presented.
OCC is an excellent option for someone that is looking for knowledge on particular topics, and that individual also does not have time to take these materials on a regular basis on a college or university set up; OCC course content is very informative and clear to understand; it is well developed and presented in a very professional matter. The assignments are clear and they all base on the contents and on people’s experience; the tutor is very knowledgeable, professional and assertive on his comments about the tasks.
I was impressed with the extensive, professional and organized information presented in each module.
I will use the tools that I have learned now to serve my patient if it is required; and I will continue searching and learning about this topic.
Thank you so much for this learning opportunity, all the best for OCC and their team of tutors and directors as well.
S.G. Canada
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I am a residential counsellor in local youth residence that treats ages 12-19 who struggle with behavioural and emotional struggles. I am a perpetual student, I was looking for courses that I could take on my own time that would teach me to be a better counsellor for our kids, who have all been through trauma.
I have also been through some pretty significant trauma in my own life and wanted to find a course that could also help me stay on a path of healing as I worked with vulnerable youth. I came across OCC in an online search and when I reviewed the syllabus for trauma counselling I thought it seemed like a very good fit for what I was looking for. The course was perfect for me.
My tutor was very quick to answer any questions I had and always offered good advice and prompt marking of my assignments.
Working in online studies requires a person to be diligent in their studies, you will get out, what you put in. I was taking this course to be a better residential counsellor, this was important to me. I worked hard and researched as I went along through the modules and feel I learned so much from my course.
I would definitely take future counselling courses through OCC.
T.L. Canada
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I am an administrative manager with a financial background. I really was seeking to understand my own marriage and how I can help others who come to seek for advise from me, and to also consider counselling as a career.
The OCC is easy to find on the internet and the website is easy to navigate as well. The responses to my questions were quick unlike for some colleges where they take long that is if you ever get an online response.
My tutor was friendly and welcoming right from the beginning, gave me a sense of belonging into the class even if we were continents apart. I could safely ask questions without hesitating. I also got my feedback on assignments timeously with this comments all through the paper, showing that he truly read my assignments.
After I finished the course, I felt it has been a worthwhile investment. I have learnt more practical solutions rather than theoretical ones.
If it were possible, it would have been great to actually have at least one or two practical sessions on one or two topics, like a video conferencing.
C.N. Zimbabwe
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The course was most enjoyable and provided great resource material. The value I have taken from the course will assist me in being a more well-rounded coach, able to coach and counsel a greater variety of clients. As much as I enjoy coaching executives and up-and-coming leaders, I see a greater need in working with people who struggle with the many areas of crisis that are a part of everyday life and which affect so many of us. Please feel free to use information from this email in a review for the online college.
I enjoyed my communication with my tutor; she provided great feedback on my modules and is positive and encouraging.
BP Canada
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I am a Social Worker registered in the Province of Alberta. I had taken a break from counselling, which I had done for 18 years and wanted to enhance my skills. I was working in the field of addictions and was moving into a position that has a bit of all issues that arise in a counselling session, not just addictions. I was looking for courses that I was able to do on my own time, at home because travelling and being away from work was not an option as I was starting a brand new program from the bottom up and didn’t have the time to be away. The Online Counselling College was just what I was looking for and they are based out of Calgary which was another factor for me.
The courses that I have taken have all be excellent, direct and fast to complete. Lots of great information that helped me both professionally and personally.
The cost of the courses was also another factor, very reasonable and my employer was able to allow me to take a number of courses and still be within my education fund.
The assignments were all different and interesting. In one module you will be researching, writing an essay, coming up with a game, or writing a personal reflection. No chance of being bored with the same old thing every module.
If I needed to contact my tutor, a quick email was all that was needed. He walked me through a couple of assignments I didn’t quite understand. If I was still confused or unsure, another email and I would get my answer. He always was quick returning assignments with feedback that would help with the next assignment.
I found the Online Counselling College to be the perfect fit for me. I have told others about it and hope that they will check it out and have the same positive experience that I have had.
I have taken 6 courses through them and hope to take more in the future. I have found them to be helpful in working with clients with challenges, not just using talk therapy but many different forms of expression.
I was looking for a College that was not just text book learning but more different techniques that would help my clients that have challenges. I have learned so many things that I could write for hours the positive experience I have had with this College. I have been able to use skills I have learned in the past in College with the different things I have learned here and come up with a program that is meeting the needs of my clients on a daily basis.
Thanks Online Counselling College for the great learning experience.
D. F., RSW Canada
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I am a physician.
I was talking to a friend of mine about addiction counselling and he highly recommended OCC.
The encouragement, the positive attitude, the meaningful and fruitful comments. A big thank you to my tutor.
The course material was simple, straight forward, to the point and very well written material.
Personally, I learned a lot about addiction and how to handle it. The speed of learning, I did not expect to learn that much about addiction in such a short time.
H.B. Canada
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I have completed three Diploma courses with Online Counselling College.
Depression & CBT, Grief & Loss, and Couple & Family counselling. I would
like to say that it has been such a positive experience for me. Not only
did I learn and discover a lot about myself through these courses, but also
gave me the tools that I needed to help others.
My tutor has been an incredible source of support and encouragement for me.
She is very knowledgeable, respectful, and kind. I will miss our chats.
I have been a Palliative Care nurse for many years and found myself sitting
on many bedsides talking to patients and their families about their
struggles.
In completing these courses, I now know that it is the beginning
of a new journey to help others. It has solidified my purpose in life.
When time permits, I will definitely take more courses from your college.
Take good care,
ML Canada
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I am an educationalist, therapist, personal parental trainer, specialist of Hyperactivity Disorder Syndrome.
Before taking a course with the Online Counseling College, I read the
student reviews and it looked promising. I also emailed the Director quite a
couple of times on various questions I needed answers to concerning the
course I was interested in. He was very helpful as he always gave me
adequate answers.
I chose the course SFBT.
The knowledge I have gained during this course have been very useful in my
personal life as well as my professional life.
My tutor is very knowledgeable, patient, helpful, understanding, supportive.
I would certainly recommend this certification program to others. All courses and assignments are well designed, easy to understand and up-to-date.
A.M. Poland
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I did a lot of searches ONLINE for Genetic counseling and I found OCC.
I’m a Scientist, Master degree of chemistry and working in the IVF laboratories and genetic counselling
Dealing with patients needs a lot of practice. This course helped me to improve my skills. I did my homework as how it would relate best to my work.
My tutor was ready to answer my questions pleasantly.
I had a great experience with my tutor.
F.F. Kuwait
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I am a professional Nurse, and had worked for over fifteen years in health sectors. Then I proceeded to acquire a degree in Public Administration and worked also for ten years in Health Institutions, home and abroad.
When I was ready to take studies in Counselling, I searched for an online college that could meet my needs as a busy person. I did not think I could have enough time. I came across Online College and Career academy and both were appealing to me. I chose Online College to do my studies because of the simplicity in the website message, which stood out, and the courses were just what I was looking for. I know I could cope.
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While taking this course, I began to understand my self more deeply, and addicts, and their behaviour, and started to have empathy for them. Understanding myself gave me more insight as to how to approach and help others. I am now confident to extend that care to those with whom I live and work. I am gradually assisting some of them who have addiction problems.
My tutor sounded friendly, and always ready for me. He was quick in looking at my assignments and got back to me so fast! There was a lot of affirmations after my work was marked, and that kept me working hard, remarks like: “this is very important” absolutely necessary, excellent! Some remarks makes me go back to look at my work again to learn more. He affirmed me where it was due. Because he was quick at returning my marked work, I was also eager to get going and was able to complete my studies very early before time.
Online College is up to the task and excellent course content that gives the student deep understanding into each module, and up to the point with essential information’s. Stress free way of studying. (For mature student like me, who are looking to offer helping hand to others) in counselling. I will indeed recommend Online College to anyone who is busy and would still want to study.
I was happy, but not surprised, that I was able to complete my course in such a short time, with all the knowledge I have. I am now confident to go out there and practice all that I have learnt.
All I wanted is to have an understanding for what causes addiction, how they feel and behave, how the addiction affects them and their family, friends and neighbours and finally, how I can be of help. All these were met within a short time! I am so happy, and confident and prepared to give a hand at an Alcohol addiction centre just near where I live, my plan is to join the team working there and here I am qualified to be able to do that!
L.D. Ireland
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I have a Master’s degree in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences but have worked in Child Protection in a community where addiction is widespread.
I wanted to upgrade my skills and also add to my resume without a long-term commitment. Cost was also a factor. A colleague suggested OCC and when I checked it out, I was happy to see it is an approved college based in Canada.
This course has helped me to understand the impact on the family and the need to involve the family more in the treatment process.
OCC material is geared toward working people who want to upgrade their skills. The set timelines are reasonable but if one wanted to complete the certificate sooner, it is definitely manageable to do so.
My tutor was wonderful to work with. His feedback was speedy and thorough, he addressed any questions I had with clarity, and was very pleasant.
The speedy response of my tutor was beyond my expectations. It was helpful to have such quick responses since I intended to complete the course in a more compressed timeframe than recommended by the OCC.
I wanted to apply my training to my work in Child Protection as well as to be able to put in on my resume in order to give me an advantage among my coworkers in terms of moving laterally within my workplace setting.
I thoroughly enjoyed the course and hope to take another sometime soon!
C.N. Canada
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From the beginning I knew this is something I wanted to do but did not know when. I felt the call and urgency to continue and my goal is to work as a counsellor helping marriages and families to stay together.
My professional background is medicine, specifically general surgery trained in the USA, but here family medicine only with supervision.
As a physician I have dealt with many patients going through difficult situations in their lives. I wanted to add knowledge to my personal experience hence to help improve people’s lives.
This course has definitely strengthened my clinical skills and has helped me to understand better situations happening in my personal life
I was impressed overall, but love the solution-focused approach, which I found fascinating and expect to use in my practice.
My tutor is very knowledgeable, patient, helpful, understanding, supportive.
I would certainly recommend this certification program to others. All courses and assignments are well designed, easy to understand and up-to-date.
H.A. Canada
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I hold a Masters degree in Business Administration.
I actually suffered some problems in the beginning of my marriage but unfortunately, I couldn’t find female counsellor of Asian background. Which made me decide that not only will I make my marriage work but also would do something for others. Also, I am mother of three kids so I couldn’t attend regular college. I needed something which could suit my busy stay at home life. Your college gave me what I exactly wanted.
This course has helped me a lot in my marriage. I started looking at problems and the way we were handling it from a very different angle. Also, the couples I am working with are getting benefit from it, as this course tells us the reasons as to why spouses behave in certain ways and what strategies to adopt to minimise conflicts.
I loved my tutor. She was always very helpful. Whenever I have e-mailed her she replied in couple of minutes which made me feel that she really cares about my effort.
I already have recommended OCC to couple of my friends. I told them how comprehensive the course is. The tutor is very helpful. My overall experience with your college is really good. This course gave me a new direction to think upon.
I had the agenda to implement the teachings of this course according to my religious beliefs. To my surprise they are getting along very well.
M.A. USA
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As a School Counsellor this course was great as I needed a refresher type course to help me update my skills and knowledge as I had been out of the helping professions for over 5 years. So the course helped me to update my knowledge, clarify existing knowledge and most importantly (and unexpectedly) gave me a massive amount of new knowledge and skills!
The comprehensive syllabus that I was able to look at the website made me choose the course over another well reputed course in the UK.
To be honest the tutor for my course is one of the big reasons I then decided to continue and do a second course with OCC at my own expense rather than my employers paying for me. Her support and encouragement has been fantastic. I just felt like we connected even though it’s all done online, there was just a natural warmth in her communication.
I have already recommended this course several times. I would recommend it to people considering a career in this field as it gives a comprehensive overview of the subject. All the extra reading and articles you get directed too can be great in terms of finding areas of specific interest and making you think of things you haven’t even thought of. I would also recommend for others like myself who are already working in the field, but you need a boost to your skills, knowledge and most important, your confidence! I also think it’s great value for money before you consider spending big on a Degree level, or a face to face course.
I think because it’s an online course I didn’t think I would get so much practical use out of it, but I was really wrong. I would literally finish doing some reading and a student would enter my office with either that issue or something relating to it and I would be able to put into practice some of the ideas. Just having the current theory in my head, I had practical phrases and plans that would help support the students straight away.
E.G. UK
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I am a Registered Nurse and work at a Hospice. I decided to take this Grief Course with OCC to enhance my knowledge and understanding of the various aspects of grief, and to learn how to optimally support Hospice residents and their families. This course has helped me both personally and professionally, as I feel that I now have a better understanding of how to effectively support those who are grieving. On a personal level, this course has helped me to work through some personal losses that I have experienced in my life, as well I feel better equipped to help support my friends and family that are dealing with grief and loss.
My tutor was extremely insightful and encouraging throughout this grief course. He was very supportive and prompt in providing feedback on my assignments. The course content was easy to follow, as well the assignments were straightforward and clearly outlined.
Overall, this course helped to enhance my current knowledge base, as well provided me with a healing personal journey. Thank you OCC!
L.C. Canada
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I have a long background in health care which lead to a career in community service working in non-profit as a health care aid, which further lead to a position in HR due to my strong admin and staff supervisory experience along the way.
I decided to take the course with you because it seemed a professional site and I could learn at my own pace. The cost of your courses were very reasonable. I did my research and the fact that you are registered with the Ministry of Education and Development and recognized across Canada made it very appealing.
This course has helped me gain some of the experience I need to be a grief counsellor which is something I have wanted to do for many years since working in the funeral industry in 2009, and losing someone to suicide. There was no help available and it was very hard to cope. Ultimately this is the first step in the next chapter of my life, helping people through grief.
I really liked that the tutor wrote and introduced herself to me giving me some of her background. She really followed through when she said she was there to help and was very timely with her responses.
I would definitely recommend this college for anyone who is working and wants a self-paced on- line course. The material is clear and concise and easy to read, and of course is Canadian. Help is available to you if you need it. The courses are priced so that most people could afford to take them, and you are a recognized institution across Canada.
I really liked the fact that the assignments are marked very promptly, and you don’t have to sit for days worrying about getting the results back. The tutor feed-back is very good. I really enjoyed working with her.
I have wanted to become a grief counsellor for a very long time, but never really had the time. I have now taken this first step on the next chapter for me. My entire life has been about helping people. I have now moved to an area in BC where there are not a great deal of resources in community support in general let alone grief counselling. I am looking forward to building up my experience and taking more certificate courses with OCC. Going into semi-retirement it is a perfect career for me.
I really want to thank you for making this dream of mine come true. It was so easy to fit the work into my schedule and I could study when I wanted. I am now on the right road and excited about my future and the future of the other people I will be able to help.
D.D. Canada
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I had taken a course with OCC before and was very pleased with it. My impression from the previous course was that OCC courses are flexible, serious and instructive.
I am a high school teacher with a background in languages, cultural studies and theology. I have also studied person-centered counselling.
My main objective was to learn more about general psychology before taking more advanced courses in student counselling. The course has certainly helped me do just that.
The great thing about having a tutor, is the motivation this provides when doing assignments: I know that there is a qualified and interested reader in the other end who will actively engage with my ideas and give me specific feedback that I can learn from. This is something I often miss when I do other kinds of CPD courses, such as MOOCs. The feedback was also very quick, which motivates me to keep up the pace.
OCC courses are self-paced, instructive, reasonably priced courses, tutored by highly qualified and encouraging teachers.
S.M. Norway
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I enjoyed this course and would recommend it. I’m a strong believer in education and specifically self-reflection. For this reason, I believe the layout of this certificate is suitable for individuals at many different levels in their education and career.
My tutor was fabulous!
N. R. Canada
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Before taking this course, we (an organization) had it narrowed down to two different training sessions. One we had to do as a group through webinars and the other was the one with OCC. After emailing the director we instantly new that we wanted to do it with OCC.
As an individual with a background in healing I could see that the director was “present” and spoke the language of someone who had done the work to be an effective counsellor. Presence in invaluable and I could sense self-awareness and compassion from his emails. That is 100% why we went with OCC.
For me I put a lot of effort in my assignments to self-reflect and grow as an individual. Anytime you learn something new there has to be personal growth to be able to incorporate into the fabric of who you are now. The material wasn’t really “new” material because I am a hospice worker but it was a great refresher to fine-tune my skills. I am definitely more confident that I am effective at guiding our families and residents through end-of-life, before death, during death and post-death. Thank you for that.
Working with my tutor was the highlight of my training. He surpassed my expectation. I looked forward to see what he was up to and what he would think of my assignments. Like I mentioned before I truly wanted to push myself through my assignments to grow. I didn’t want it to end. My tutor was remarkable and so ever present while you journey through this with him. Thank you to my tutor.
OCC is personable, the tutors are prompt in response and offer very practical feedback and guidance. The assignments push you to reflect and grow as a participant.
We use all of the principals we learned in the course day-to-day however, the training will improve the delivery of the information. The support we offer will be more effective. They say “knowledge is power”. I couldn’t agree more.
I do believe someone taking this course who had very little background in Grief & Loss would learn a remarkable about of information in a vey short time. As someone working in a hospice we experience it even more. With that said the training was an excellent adjunct to offerings we’ve already had and I would recommend it to anyone.
J.P. Canada
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I was offered the opportunity to do the course by the organization I volunteer for, they recommended it as useful.
I have worked in schools as a careers adviser for 25 years; I qualified as a counsellor 4 years ago and volunteer for an organization that offers counselling to survivors of abuse. I have also been fortunate to gain some sessional work, counselling young people in school.
This course supports my work in schools; I have found it particularly useful to look for exceptions with young people, and to encourage them to look at ways of building on these.
It has helped me personally as my husband volunteered to be the client for a couple of the assignments, he found this helpful and I benefited from his honest feedback. I also enjoyed applying the miracle question to myself.
My tutor was encouraging, positive and incredibly prompt at marking my assignments, they were returned with constructive and motivating feedback.
I would recommend them because the course material was comprehensive and easy to understand. The assignments were clearly set out while not totally prescriptive. My tutor feedback was extremely encouraging and motivating.
The speed of assignments being marked surpassed my expectations
Thank you, this course has increased my confidence as a counsellor
E.W. England
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I am an IT/Transformation Executive as well as a long-time, quite passionate, Cognitive Neuropsychology, Psychotherapy and Counselling/Coaching student.
I was looking for the certificate/diploma to allow me to become an Executive Coach: to study at my own pace, with a strong curriculum, to achieve my objectives fast, reliably, and get concrete academic and practical value. These benefits made the College stand out for me, and I registered for the Coaching Certificate: I was provided excellent, relevant, new materials, a personalized treatment, in a very timely fashion.
The teaching approach (the director’s outstanding feedback, suggestions, validation and knowledge/experience) literally gave me wings.
I feel I have grown both personally and professionally, as the material was very relevant to my objectives and the teaching style freed me to truly start becoming all I can be.
I highly recommend the College, to obtain fast, relevant and deep knowledge and certification, all at a fair price. The assignments probed deep into my mind and soul, and I found them very useful in clarifying to myself both the knowledge acquired as well as my attitudes and approach to ensure meaningful success. The material is foundational and I will continue to review it, to access its depth even further over time.
My expectations were very much surpassed when the director provided his excellent feedback: concrete, to the point, objective and … very kind.
My objective was to start my own professional 2nd career as an Executive Coach – I will take more courses with the College as I am ready to be more successful in this domain.
A.D. Canada
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I am a volunteer at a hospice and was looking for an online course to help with communication in the hospice setting. I was very pleased to have found Online Counselling College as their certificate program in Grief and Loss Counselling was perfectly suited to my needs.
I found the course materials thoughtfully put together and I enjoyed the course assignments very much. Not only did they reinforce the lessons from the module but also helped me reflect on my personal beliefs and challenges when it comes to grief and loss. My tutor provided thoughtful feedback in a very timely manner which I appreciated very much.
This course is excellent for anyone looking to broaden their understanding of grief and loss. It can be a very difficult topic to talk about and this course will definitely help me have more empathetic and supportive conversations with people who have experienced loss.
L.M. Canada
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I wanted to take the online grief and loss counselling course as it would be an
adjuvant to my role as a Hospice Nurse. I have been an RN for over 20 years, and
although have mastered the technical aspects of the Nursing Craft, I needed to have
some more focus on the emotional aspect of assisting people through grief.
I myself have experienced tremendous loss in my past and the course helped me deal
with some of the areas I had long neglected.
I loved my tutor, she was pleasant and prompt to mark my assignments.
I feel the course gave me tools I can use in my day to day practice. Thanks again.
C.S. Canada
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I am a B.A. GRADUATE in EDUCATION from the CALCUTTA UNIVERSITY, INDIA 1996.
Being an INDIAN & 40 + of age there was a little hitch I had. But the overwhelming approach and support has geared me to take up PG on the subject from just a certificate course bearer.
I choose OCC after I had searched for more than 10-12 online courses for counselling. The elaborate details and branches of the study for counselling made me decide picking up the course with OCC.
This course helped me use the theoretical & aesthetic aspects of the teens to be taken care of,
It also helped me be more confident towards self only that would help me further to help my client have faith on me.
I really liked my tutor’s optimistic approach. No doubt he adorns the seat of a mentor to aspiring counsellors…His actions speak his words on assessed assignments.
Studying at OCC is a self-uplifting experience. From.the first telephone discussion with the Director, in an interview for why I want to join the course…to the completion of the course he was helpful, positive & vibrant at all stages.
ASSIGNMENTS- The course material & bibliography has in depth details making assignments comfortable to get through.
TIME FLEXIBILITY- I couldn’t start my course as per the date i mentioned but the flexibility allowed to start & work in between was a very big support to work harder and stronger.
About my mentor/tutor … I anxiously waited for assessed document from him. I used to get more incited towards working harder on the next assignment, for the way he put up words of appreciation as if I have been the most impressive student of his…
That is another level where he was training me how to counsel making the one before you feel as of he/she is a wonder ever known.
A.N. India
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I was looking for an online counselling course of short duration. A friend suggested the website. I like the content. It’s served my purpose, so I enrolled.
I am practicing Pranic Healing for 6 years. When clients come for healing it was important to Counsel then too. Hence to equip myself I joined the course
Through the course I went through all the exercises which were designed very well. I got do the course on myself. My faith that the technique will work has strengthened.
My tutor was so encouraging and good with the comments which were made very specifically for every point I wrote and because of that I was motivated and careful of what I was writing. It made me avoid writing stories and elaborate unnecessarily and me stick to the point. Thought process became very clear.
Everything is good. The notes are excellent. Tutor is Fantastic.
My agenda was to counsel my clients better, give them exercises at home and also put the technique portion to practice with family members.
C.M. India
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Before taking a course with the Online Counseling College, I read the
student reviews and it looked promising. I also emailed the Director quite a
couple of times on various questions I needed answers to concerning the
course I was interested in. He was very helpful as he always gave me
adequate answers.
I have been in education, teaching in high school, for over 10 years. In my
job, a bit of counseling and mentoring occurs with the students and at
times with their parents as well. Realizing that majority of the challenges
students face originate from home, I had a yearning to equip myself with
adequate knowledge and help people have a balanced home. The ripple effect
of having a balanced home cannot be overemphasized. Hence, I began a career
in Couple and Family Counseling.
The knowledge I have gained during this course have been very useful in my
personal life as well as my professional life.
My tutor was awesome. She was always prompt in grading my assignments. She
always welcomed any questions I had and never hesitated to put me through
any difficulty or misunderstanding.
I would highly recommend OCC to others because your learning experience
would be worth it. It is very different from most other online learning.
The course materials are very engaging, precise and not unnecessarily bulky
therefore, easy to comprehend. You also have access to recommended videos
to augment your learning experience.
My experience was basically wonderful as I didn’t expect online leaning to
be as thorough as this. I would really hope that, in the nearest future,
OCC adds more certification courses like advanced diploma and perhaps a
master’s degree course. You would definitely give a lot of online
universities a run for their money.
Z.S. Nigeria
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I am a Pranic Healer, Clinical Hypnotherapist and Tibetan Bowl Sound Healer.
What really struck me was the Macro and Micro perspective on the programmes offered. OCC is a unique place where I found a plethora of options suiting my need and flexibility.
This course has helped me in widening my perspective on stereotypical knowledge. Professionally I have been able to transform difficult cases.
Self- study with personal and professional commitments is not an easy job. However with my tutor looking into my assignments I was so encouraged. He motivated me at each and every step. His eye for details and continuous kind words made the entire learning simple and fun.
I have already recommended OCC to couple of friends who are seeking to study further. To me OCC is a one stop place for widening the study perspective. The courses are superb with perfect mix of knowledge, skill and attitude.
Right from the course outline, content, simple yet impactful assignments to the fantastic encouraging and prompt tutor.
I.C. India
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I received my Doctorate in Pastoral Counseling in December but felt that degree was too general. I needed to specialize in a specific condition. Grief became what was most natural and that is why I chose OCC.
The course helped both professionally and personally with thorough
assignments that brought out surprising and unexpected results.
My tutor was AVAILABLE at evenings and weekends. She was very kind and extremely engaged with my homework.
OCC is an incredible academic experience. The training material is way beyond expectation and my tutor was helpful but most of which dedicated to my success was the personal discoveries that surfaced during my assignments and this surpassed any expectation that I may have had.
C.E USA
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I am currently a full time student in my 4th yr of a Bachelor of Counselling.
Originally it was the cost and the online availability that caught my eye but the final decision was made after I spoke with the Director of Online Counselling College and he definitely was what tipped my decision in favour of taking the course. He was very prompt and professional at answering all my questions. He definitely went over and above all expectations.
This course gave me the confidence to I needed to be successful in the field of Counselling. My tutor was amazing!!
What I enjoyed most was her honesty and professional but yet very humble approach to teaching. I feel very blessed to have had the opportunity to connect with her. That being said my tutor was well versed in the Counselling profession and her professional opinion gave me the confidence I needed to complete my path through academia.
I did have an agenda and that was to use this course as an add on- a specialization toward my counselling degree, in which I plan to continue to obtain a PhD.
A.M. Canada
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I appreciated that the course was online and structured to be enough to be thorough but not so much that it would be cumbersome in addition to my work responsibilities
I have a Masters in Education, streamed for Counselling Psyc from U of T and an undergrad Honours in Psyc from Trent University. I have worked in a family counselling unit, non profit with abused women, university counselling centre, private practice and now Durham College as well. I am a generalist but I do have a specific interest in those identified with disabilities, and I am interested in Family Law and work as a family professional in the collaborative process. I am now branching out to work with kids resisting post separation contact and needed this review of theory from my undergrad as well as info on the current issues troubling young people currently.
I think the topics covered in this course are all relevant. Each module has covered topics relevant, current and pertinent to working with youth. I really appreciated not having to sort through a long overview to get to the topics that will help me help kids. The info is concise and easy to read and interesting.
I think my tutor is a super woman…clearly busy but very efficient. I think her responses are thoughtful and that she gently provides feedback that provokes thought and encouragement.
I would say the courses are interesting, relevant, cost effective, timely and manageable with a busy schedule. The people involved are supportive and quick to respond. I will likely do more courses in the fall.
I found this a very easy course to access for someone not particularly gifted with technology and more than anything, I found the assignments thought provoking and helpful and what I would naturally meet in the course of my work. Very helpful information and very clear direction. I certainly appreciate all of the links and added resources. These courses were great value.
I had hoped to be finished in 4 to 5 months in order to begin further peer supervision group and I was.
M.M. Canada
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On a personal note: I can’t say enough about how I’ve grown, both professionally and as an individual, through my studies with online counseling college. I see my grief and traumas in a different light now, and I’ve never been more at home in my body and soul. I can also say that I look at life through a different lens with regards to human reactions, to the varying types of traumas and grief.
J.R. Canada
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I would recommend the course to others without hesitation and would like to do another one in the future. I am already using what I learned on the course in my practice. My tutor always replied to my questions quickly and my assignments were also returned marked promptly.
R.C. UK
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I really liked the fact certificate program was online. I was able to pursue it at my own pace while I was working. I have been interested in psychology and counselling and this was the perfect certificate program for me. The topics were of great interest to me. I have found the material that I learned in this course very useful, as you learn about attachment styles and how people respond to situations. Not only does this material help with youth it has also proven to be helpful with dealing with people of all ages, in both my current career and in my personal life.
I would like to follow other opportunities, whether they are volunteering or employment and this program has allowed me to explore interests that I have always had and this certificate is a compliment to my psychology degree.
My tutor was very supportive and always provided great feedback. I was able to continue to each module knowing I had understood the prior with the feedback that I was provided. My tutor was very helpful in discussing potential avenues of work and volunteering. He went above and beyond to assist me.
For either for simple interest or for career aspirations I would recommend this certificate program.
S.D. Canada
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The reason to why I decided to choose this particular college, was because I went through the program outline and then I saw the positive reviews the college received which made it easier for me to pick the college.
I am personally studying Event management, however I wanted to major in a different field as well and my interest was counselling.
This course has helped me become very positive in my life, I started believing that negativity comes within ourselves and this course helped me work with it. And professionally I am able to help others going through a bad time in their lives.
My tutor was excellent, he has helped me with everything and was pretty fast in getting back to me.
I would recommend OCC because of the tutor, we all need a good tutor to become good in our education because they play the major role in our education. Secondly, I would recommend because of the course content.
This course made my level of expectation higher than what I thought, I basically think that this course helped me think that I want to now do my Bachelor’s degree.
I did contact my tutor regarding this because I wasn’t quite sure about it, and he helped me very nicely on how to process everything.
K.A. Tanzania
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My background is in music and theology.
I was preparing for a new job at the funeral home and needed some training in grief counseling. I was looking at online programs and OCC stood out to me because of its format (self-pace and online) and its price.
My tutor was very friendly, kind, helpful and always encouraging. She not only helped me with the course work, but was also willing to give some practical counselling advice which I already used to help grieving people. My tutor would get back to me the same day. I’ve never had to wait.
OCC is a great program. There is enough time to finish all the modules, no pressure or stress added. Assignments are doable and beneficial. There is no unnecessary/empty work. There are plenty of recommended resources/books that are not required but which would deepen the understanding of the subject, so one can decide how deep he/she wants to go.
A.D. Canada
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I am an accredited counsellor
I decided to go with OCC because the course specification was very clear and there were good reviews.
The course helped me to re-examine my own past traumas and has helped me to work more confidently with client’s trauma.
I liked the speediness of the responses and the feedback on my work. The tutor was able to create a genuine rapport over our email exchanges.
The course was contained and well supported by the tutors. The friendliness of the tutor surpassed my expectations.
I thought the course was good value for the money.
L.A. UK
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An Accredited Counsellor
I was looking for a course that would increase my knowledge and develop skill in working with young clients. The course attracted me because I could fit the modules around my working week.
The material included in the course developed my understanding of trauma and especially in the context of working with children and young people. The skills and activities related to my ongoing case load and deepened my understanding.
My tutor was thorough in his feedback and very encouraging.
OCC gave me the opportunity to expand my knowledge at my own time and pace. The material provided was helpful and also signposted to further reading and resources to take the learning to another depth. The feedback came back without delay and was insightful and beneficial.
C.G. UK
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I am a Primary School Counselor.
Attending classes with job wasn’t possible for me so I googled online courses to enrol in and your course syllabus matched with my needs hence applied for the course.
This course helped me to do in-depth learning through well designed assignments which is helping me professionally. The self-reflection in each module gives room to reflect on one’s own childhood and helps in functioning with more awareness.
I liked many things about my tutor to name few I liked that my tutor was always encouraging. Always available to clear my doubts, feedbacks used to make me look forward to do the assignments and he used to send the corrections immediately.
If you are looking for an online course I would recommend OCC as they provide well combined course materials and suggest further learning resources. The course is useful as its not only theoretical but practical as well. You will get a tutor who will support you in throughout your learning journey.
My agenda was to learn more about child psychology and counseling children. And now I feel more confident in planning for the child and in sessions.
S.S. India
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My supervisor suggested me to take a course with OCC. I work in a school as a psychologist and therefore thought it would be a good idea to take this course on young children and adolescents. I like how there are a variety of topics or areas that you can choose.
This course has been very helpful in terms of providing me with some useful information on a range of presentations common in young children and adolescents. It gives me some interesting exercises or activities that I can try out with my students – as well as different cases when completing the assignments.
I enjoy receiving feedback whenever I sent through an assignment to the tutor. It gives me reassurance when the tutor agrees on the things that I put down in the assignment and I feel supported as I can actually get some constructive comments from someone that is very experienced.
OCC is an online educational college that provides you with the relevant, useful information if you want to learn more about a certain topic, or a group of clients. It is interactive and informative.
Some of the assignments are tricky and made me think hard for the response – they are challenging but I enjoyed it.
C.C. Australia
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I went with OCC because you offered a beautiful selection of choices.
Personally it helped me lots as I myself went through grief when losing my son. It helped me understand my own grief, my feelings, my reactions and my hopes. I chose this course as I want to help others get over their grief and feel happy again in life. Now I know I can do it.
I felt like my tutor was always there to help even through the distance. I loved having him as Tutor because he is full of kindness, generosity and humanity. Whatever I shared with him, came back to me like a bunch of fresh flowers. Thanks!!
Ah, it’s done already! I told my friends how much I enjoyed my courses, how much my Tutor was efficient and courteous. I gave them your site address as few were interested with your course selection.
The assignment feedback is rapid and I really enjoyed it as it relieved me from stress-waiting.
C.L. Mauritius
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I choose OCC because of the specialization it offered, as well as the price and flexibility. I was particularly interested in Addictions Counseling and their course offered a solid overview of the field with tutor interaction and an open timetable. The price was also quite competitive.
I learned a lot of new information from the course that I am sure will assist me as I move further into the field of addictions counseling. The base materials were solid and the assignments helped me consolidate the material at the end of each section.
My tutor was very responsive, insightful and also full of enthusiasm and encouragement. He provided me with solid feedback as well as confidence building.
OCC offered me a compact course in my particular are of interest. The material was thorough but not overwhelming and the tutor interaction was efficient and professional.
The tutor’s responsiveness was beyond my expectations. He was so quick to return all of my assignments and reacted to questions in a timely, thorough and professional way.
I plan to open a private counseling practice with an initial focus on addictions counseling.
W.B. Estonia
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What stood out to me with OCC was the fact that I could take the course online and there were good reviews and affordable fees.
Personally, it helped me to find more healing. Professionally it gave me depth, structure, and confidence.
From my tutor there was heartfelt compassion, clear feedback and quick reviewing of the assignments. The tutor was of great value to keep me motivated and seriously work at the assignments.
The course offered an in depth study on the subject and the assignments helped me to think about the elements I studied and how to apply them.
The experience of contact was much more personal than expected.
The main reason I took this course was to check if there were elements in my coaching missing and to fine tune my knowledge on the subject.
L.M. Spain
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I learned so much from this course and it will support me in my work with
children and young people. I had a fantastic tutor and I
have found the whole experience really worthwhile and beneficial
both at a personal and professional level.
K.D. Ireland
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I decided to pursue the Certificate in Counselling Skills program through OCC after returning back to work following two back-to-back maternity leaves. I work for a mental health organization, so it was important that I brush up on my skills.
As a working professional, (and single mom of two children under 3 years) this program was the perfect fit for me. It allowed me to work at my own pace, on my own schedule, and from the comfort of my home.
My tutor was very supportive and prompt with feedback and returning my submitted assignments.
The content of the course aims and objectives were accurate and strongly relevant to the work that I do.
I strongly recommend OCC for both new and continuing learners!
J.C. Canada
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I enjoyed the course and think very highly of my tutor.
My intent is be able to apply and use what I have learned in this course
to my existing spiritual counseling practice in a more professional
manner, and help those who come to me.
P.M. USA
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The price was a main driver for taking this course. This was a good refresher to my Coaching course that I took with Rhodes Wellness College as nearly everything in it was identical to what I’d already learned. That said, it was a good review.
My tutor was very quick to respond and very positive.
I would say that if you wanted any supplementation as a counsellor or any introduction to counselling, this is a very good venue to use. Further to that, if you work well on your own and need a period of time to do the assignments, this works well.
S.M. Canada
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I’ve been living and working at the university in Turkey for 3 years. After some time I found out there were a lot of Ukrainian women married to Turkish men and no research done in this area. A lot of them facing serious psychological problems because they try to adopt to a new cultural and it causes a lot of strain for their marriages. That is why I decided it would have been nice not only to conduct a research about those couples but also be able to help them dealing with their issues. Because of the time constraints, I couldn’t enroll in a full time university program so I started looking for an online program that could give me a certificate of accomplishment as well. That is how I started searching and found OCC.
This course definitely helped me personally to better understand my past relationship and have a different perspective on my new ones. For example, in the past my partner used to make me feeling guilty saying I was investing too much time and energy into my intimate relationship. I was thinking that my sense of work and life balance was wrong and I am too dependent on him. After taking this course I understand that there’s nothing wrong with being more committed to my relationship and be emotionally dependent on my partner.
I liked my tutor’s wise and timely comments and his strong commitment and passion for what he is doing.
I would describe OCC as a well-designed course for those who wants to gain better understanding of their personal relationship issues as well as for practicing psychologists who work with couples.
The thing that surpassed my expectations was my tutor’s careful attention and guidance that made my journey through Couples Counselling much easier and enjoyable.
I thought it would help me when I start working as a psychological counselor with intercultural couples here in Turkey or any in the USA.
Y.K. Ukraine
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I decided to take this course because I knew what it was like to go through some issues growing up and not having anyone I could talk to so I went through them alone and I always said if I could ever get the chance to be in a position to help young people and to let them know that they are never alone that there is people out there who can help I would. I picked this college because it had the topics i was interested in and being a single mom doing the course at home was a big plus for me.
Taking this course has helped me personally because I have two children who have gone through a lot and one of them are in counselling now. \it has helped me to be able to pick up on certain actions which allow me to better understand why my child or children react the way they do and why they act in some ways. As for professionally I am still trying to get a job in this area also have been strongly thinking about opening my own counselling office.
What I enjoyed the most about working with my tutor is that he was always willing to give me advice on my assignment and he was always fast in replying to any emails I may have sent him. He was kind and very truthful in his remarks about my assignments.
I would highly recommend this college because it has great courses and the staff is awesome.
I was very impressed as to the professional behaviour of the tutors and how that they were concerned with any questions or concern I may have had. I received my curriculum fast after I ordered it.
My plans were to try and get a job in this area of training or someday start my own counselling office.
I just wanted to tell you that I found the assignments very insightful and I enjoyed doing this course very much, also I am also considering taking another course or two once I have the money.
C.H. Canada
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The course outline, content, and length of the course were the main factors that stood out from other courses and helped me in making my decision to do the course.
This course has helped reinforce what I have learnt at university as well as aiding as a refresher. I believe trauma is in everyone’s lives and it is important to keep it in front of mind because it is such an important element in counselling.
The super quick responses and positive and constructive feedback.
I highly recommend the course as it is structured, the course outline is very easy to follow, there is an abundance of resources provided, the quick responses from the tutor even on weekends, and easy to read assignments.
In a previous online course from another organisation, timely communication was very difficult. With the Online Counselling College, the tutor introduced herself to me and offered the same from me. The response to my questions and assignments was within 24 hours and the feedback was always positive and constructive.
P.K. Australia
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When I applied for the Online Grief Counselling Certificate, I had no idea what the program would include. My first thought was, ‘I hope it won’t be too difficult – and if I have concerns, I hope there will be someone there to help and guide me.’ My tutor meticulously emailed the program which I printed off and kept in a binder. He was especially helpful in his feedback on my returned assignments – and very encouraging. Because of his encouragement, I worked even harder to make the most of the course. Also, because of his guidance, I have had the confidence to go out and work in the grief counselling field and meet many wonderful people on this journey. I would recommend this training to anyone who is called to this path, but because there is a pass or fail and not a grading system, at the end of the day – It is what you put into the training, will be what you will get out of it.
B.L. Canada
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Due to the nature of our non profit organization; I felt it was necessary to have some education relative to mental illness. I looked online to see what was offered and upon reading through the website; felt that this type of learning would benefit me the best. I am a very busy person and to work through the course material at home on my time was important to me.
I have gained a huge understanding about Psychological Disorders – symptoms and treatment options and feel better prepared for the requests that we get for resources.
My tutor was punctual, knowledgeable and capable of assisting me with this course. Some days it would be on a Sunday that I was working on my assignment and I don’t think I ever waited more than 1 day for the results.
I would give a high recommendation on the Online Counselling College – course material, cost, tutors and
length of time to complete subject were all excellent. I was pleased to see that the course material was also recognized by the Minister of Employment & Social Development.
Quick turn around time of assignments was exceptional.
No agenda was set out per se; more looking to gain knowledge for myself and future clients.
C.V. Canada
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I have always been interested in counselling and was looking for an
introductory course, I came across the OCC website and
was impressed with the number of courses that were offered, the descriptions
outlined about each course allowed me to decide where to start, and any
questions I had were answered immediately. I found the course material very
well written and the tutor very supportive and prompt with feedback on my
assignments. I truly enjoyed the course which helped me to learn a great
deal about the importance of communicating effectively. Definitely would
recommend this course to people interested in this field and need to set up
your own pace because of a busy schedule.
N.A. Canada
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First factor involved for me taking this was the need for continuing education/enhanced training for my company. I am not a Master Social Worker or Licensed Counselor, but I work with our Bereavement Program for our Hospice organization. I needed some type of training, that I was allowed to take, to assist me in this program. Online Counseling College allowed this to happen.
I used a lot of life experiences and empathy to help me before this program. Afterwards, I can still rely on these experiences, but it has taught me to look deeper than that. The most important thing about working with the grieving is ensure you humanize everything. Empathy is so very important to connect with our clients. Personally, it has helped me to stop and listen to others more.
I really liked my tutor’s prompt responses when I had a question or concern, especially when grading assignments. She was very pleasant to work with.
I would recommend OCC to others because of the variety of programs available; self paced; affordable; great tutors.
I found the program very interesting and enjoyed all the recommended reading and videos that supported the topics.
I wanted to be able to work at a comfortable pace. I expected to be done sooner, but…life happens and you get busy. I was still able to complete well within the 6 month timeframe, and couldn’t be happier.
M.N. USA
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With a background in International development and specialization in
Conflict and Reconstruction, I needed to do a course where I would be able
to combine my education, acquired skills and natural passion to help the
disadvantaged and vulnerable but most importantly provide much needed
community service to the province where I live and to the country in
general.
This course has sharpened my skills to be more inquisitive and also to look
at diverse issues and consequences that could explain peoples actions;
especially people with health, emotional and or psychological challenges.
Professionally, the course has strengthened my emotional and intellectual
being, sense of objectivity and the ability to look at issues through a
diverse lens.
My tutor was very professional from the very beginning and remained so till
the end. She was objective in her criticism, and very encouraging where
there was justification. She was prompt at replying emails and returning
marked assignments.
An outstanding professional institution where commitment, diligence and
knowledge transfer is at the core of service
The support from my tutor was absolutely exemplary. Her commitment and
objective criticism aimed at bringing out the best in me and I believe other
students she supervised.
My agenda was to build a career as an addictions/youth counsellor.
E.E. Canada
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After reviewing their information and reading reviews I was confident that OCC would be able to deliver the online course I was looking for.
On a personal level I find that the course offered reflection on my life that I may have otherwise not have taken. Professionally, the course has strengthened the structure that I currently use with my clients and given me confidence in my work.
The tutor was encouraging and actually took the time to point out what was being marked in the essays that we submitted with notes as support.
The course content was beyond my expectations and I found the experience and ease with the tutor supported my educational goals.
The course material and text book that I read with the course were excellent.
I wanted this course to compliment the work I currently do working with clients in the area of Trauma.
Keep up the good work!
B.H. Canada
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I would like to thank my tutor for so promptly marking my assessment. I have
really enjoyed the course. The curriculum caused me to think through many
of the counselling skills I already have, and think about helping people
who are struggling with or on the way to having an addiction.
The notes were easy to read but caused a lot of thinking and professional
reflection. I have used what I have learnt with several clients already and
have found that my additional knowledge has helped the client better
understand what they are dealing with. One client felt the idea that the
rituals he was engaging in explained so much- they used the word
‘revelation’.
The written addiction assessments are very useful for providing information
to support the assessments that I was already forming.
E.S. Australia
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I decided to take the course with OCC as it was available online and therefore could be carried out in a timescale that suited me. I found the modules interesting and informative and gave me the confidence to work with Couples. The feedback from my tutor was prompt, supportive and informative. I have decided to pursue another course with OCC as I found that it suited my style of learning well. I would highly recommend the course.
B.M. Ireland
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I liked the flexibility of being able to work at my own pace and knowing I had a tutor who could answer any questions I had.
I have a better understanding of the cliental my place of work deals with. This has enabled me to become empathetic towards them.
My tutor was always happy to hear from me and she was very quick in marking my assignments. She was efficient and supportive. My tutor was way better than I could have expected, she was just great.
E.G. Canada
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I took a course from OCC because of the convenience of the online course and also having a tutor to give feedback was wonderful.
This has given me the tools and the understanding to help others in a more educated and insightful way. The assignments allowed reflection, exploration, creativity and inviting others to participate in your own learning experience while sharing their stories.
My tutor was supportive and there was a safe exchange that was very encouraging. The feedback is important in the learning experience.
This was well worth the time and effort. I have to say that I looked forward to the lessons and the module assignments as I gained new insight about myself and how to help others.
I didn’t realize that I was still experiencing the grief and loss after so many years. The homework modules brought my own experiences to my attention and helped me understand more about my grief process. I feel that it will help me within my own practice with those who are dealing with grief and loss.
I came to the course because in my Spiritual practice, I needed to fully understand the process of grieving and loss for myself and the people who come to me for help.
I do believe that we always receive the perfect tools and training at the time we most need them in order to understand our own problems, and in turn help others. This was one of those times when the right course, cost, and people were there to give information and encouragement and so I am grateful for the experience. Thank you!
M.N. U.S.A.
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What I liked best about working with OCC was that my instructor always provided prompt, helpful, and supportive feedback to my assignments. On top of that, she was more than willing to answer any questions I had, and even agreed to view counseling related material that I created that wasn’t strictly part of the provided assignments. Overall, my experience with OCC was excellent, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to further their counseling related experience.
C.F. Canada
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After I had retired from the health care field, I decide to re-educate myself. I wanted to delve into topics that would enable me to continue to help others as well as topics that have touched me on a personal level. That’s how I stumbled upon the OCC website.
I was searching to increase my awareness about the impact that grief and loss have on our lives. My reasoning was twofold: (1) To have a more in-depth understand of the complexities grief has had on my life. (2) To be equipped to help others navigate through the threshold of their pain, loss, and grief. OCC not only provided this for me but gave me the means to heal more thoroughly from my personal losses.
Having been away from school for many years, I wanted to take a course that wasn’t too hard to comprehend. And although the curriculum was challenging, I was very impressed with its clarity, pointed assignments, and self-reflecting exercises.
My tutor’s feedback on submitted assignments was always very prompt. I valued his professional opinions and encouragement along the way.
The grief and loss counseling course was very rewarding, and I would definitely recommend OCC to others.
J.R. Canada
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I found the site while searching the internet, once I found out it was a Canadian organization, I felt more comfortable about taking the course.
The course helped me immensely personally; it really helped put the grieving process into better perspective and I gained a number of new coping skills. I also feel a lot more confident in talking to others who have recently suffered a loss. I have not yet had a chance to see if there are professional opportunities for this certification.
The tutor always responded very quickly to my assignments, normally within a day or two. The feed-back was well thought out, encouraging and helpful. I felt a connection with the tutor right from the start and could tell he cared about how I was progressing with the course.
My experience with OCC could not have been any better. Signing up was easy, the course content and the tutor were excellent. I would highly recommend OCC to anyone wishing to gain counselling skills whether for personal or professional use.
I was surprised at how much I enjoyed the assignments and feedback and how much I gained from the course. It surpassed all my expectations.
I had no agenda, other than seek out opportunities once I completed the training.
My experience with OCC was excellent!
S.L. Canada
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There were many factors that attracted me to OCC. Firstly the wide range of courses offered and the rich contents covered in each one of them. Also, the price was a factor that undoubtedly made me want to choose it, as I couldn’t afford pay for a masters or any other expensive course. It was also attractive the length of the course, because I had the practice but I needed the certification for my curriculum so the fastest way was through OCC as well. Tutors were really nice when I contacted them. All in all, everything about OCC caught my attention.
It helped me professionally as I understood better that counselling requires a set of skills that are not enough covered when you study in university, you have to go deeper and explore all the unique world of what counselling really is. It made me feel more secure when delivering sessions. It definitely boosted my self-confidence when delivering sessions. The best Counselling Course you could ever take!
The feedback received from my tutor was very valuable! I learned things that I never knew about counselling, even after practicing for a few times now. Also, that I could count on the tutor at any time of the day and they will always be available and willing to answer your questions. The marking didn’t take long, as it is usually in other courses, so that was amazing, you could move on to the next module really quickly, at your own pace. They are really friendly, knowledgeable and experts in the topic!
What impressed me was how you can move on to the next modules at your own pace. You can take your time to study for a few weeks, or a couple of days, depending on the time you have, so there’s no pressure and you really learn. Also, I expected to receive the certificate by e-mail, but for my surprise it is mailed out to your own place, so that shows how serious and valuable this course is!
L.O. Cuba
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I chose OCC because I really like how there was such a wide range of courses to choose from and that I could work at my own pace with access to a tutor if need be.
Working in the childcare room in a shelter for women and children of domestic violence I felt this course could really help me understand what the clients, could be going threw emotionally and apply the new skills from this course to help counsel them if need be.
I really liked how fast the assignments were marked and the good feed back that came with the marked assignments. With the quick return I was able to continue quickly to the next module.
I felt that on completion of the course I came away with a ton of new knowledge for myself and how to apply it to clients.
My agenda was to be able to help support and assist in continuing extra supports to our clients that our in-house psychologist and therapist would give to our clients, as the clients only have access to them a few days a month, as I am there full time hours.
S.D. Canada
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The organisation I work for arranged for me to the course.
It has benefited me personally as I feel more knowledgeable to then support the client, so it’s a parallel process professionally.
Tutor was very helpful and gave positive feedback
I would say the course was well written easy to follow and not complicated in its structure. It was very easy to follow with lots of valuable info.
I will recommend OCC.
J.H. U.K.
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I was asked to take this course by the ACP as part of a disciplinary action. They instructed me to take the CBT course specifically.
This course has helped me better understand the way we process thoughts and emotions and come up with ways to help counter negative thinking and to better see the positives in things
I enjoyed my tutor’s great feedback and prompt marking of assignments
I would describe it as an excellent course that is easy to work on and not overly time consuming, the instructor is readily available to ask questions and is prompt with marking assignments
The course was what I expected it to be
I had a due date assigned to me so originally attempted to do one assignment per month but got behind at the beginning so worked hard towards the end to complete it
J.B. Canada
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Having completed the course feels great. I learnt quite a bit. The content of the modules was thoughtfully structured and broken down in easily digestable pieces. I appreciate that you based the course on the latest research on trauma and presented it through a neutral and holistic lense.
I can say that I feel confident and enriched after having taken the course. I find that it’s a great base course covering all that is essential and vital to know when it comes to working with traumatized individuals. It has also greatly helped me in deepening my understanding of my own trauma.
Thank you for all your support throughout the course and the fast replies to my emails.
C.M. Canada
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I located OCC during an online search. This was my first online education course. In my current career, I was interested in studying addictions to better help my clients and I immediately found the course and syllabus relevant to my learning objectives. I also liked that the course was online and you could work at your own pace.
I thoroughly enjoyed the Addictions Counselling course and it met all my learning objectives. I found the learning material and modules relevant to the work I was doing with my clients.
My online mentor was knowledgeable and the feedback he provided was concise and extremely valuable to my learning.
I would definitely recommend OCC to others and will likely take more courses offered through OCC in the future.
N.L. Canada
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The clear concise information on the OCC website is what made me choose to
work with them, as opposed to other organisations I had researched,
especially as this was my first distance learning certification I was doing.
Over the years as a corporate professional, I’ve realized that counseling
is imperative to get the best out of the teams I have lead. Find the
strengths, use those, and work on the weaknesses to enable the team member
to become the best they can be, not only professionally but as a person.
Moving to Hong Kong gave me the opportunity of redefining my personal
path. I chose Loss & Grief Counseling as I believe I can use my strengths
and personal experiences over my years, to assist others in need of support
in critical times.
My mentor, is an absolute professional. Her feedback was
concise and extremely valuable. What I most appreciated was the
incredibly quick turnaround time. I never waited more than 24 hours for
her response to my module submissions. Remarkable!
I would highly recommend working with OCC. The course material was not
only informative and valuable, it also challenged me to dig deep and to do
extensive research on all topics covered. I’ve found myself continuing
with research, even after the course was completed, and will very likely be
doing another course in the new year.
There is no doubt I will be working through OCC.
H.D. Hong Kong
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I decided to take the course is because I reviewed the curriculum and liked the areas covered, meaning losses not just due to physical death. I also thought the curriculum was’ thorough’. I wanted to further my knowledge or at least review or reinforce knowledge I already had. I had ‘shopped around’ and liked this course the best due to its affordability, time frame to complete the course, its curriculum and the counseling principles it is based on.
This course refreshed much of my knowledge in addition to learning several new skills as a grief counselor and facilitator. The course and the feedback also reaffirmed that I am using the appropriate skills with my groups and individuals. Personally, I believe the course in answering many of the questions, helped me to tap even further into my own feelings of grief and promote deeper healing.
I really enjoyed my tutor’s feedback and insight to my responses. I also enjoyed, very much, the ‘personal touch’ and I will truly miss that from him.
If I were to recommend OCC I would describe the course content, tutoring style and type of assignments to be done. Many of the assignments are what I call ‘process assignments’ and some also involve some research.
Mostly I was impressed with the thoroughness of the course and all that it covered.
I have been applying new skills and knowledge learned in addition to continuing using the skills that have been reinforced. I have also copied handouts for my group and have had discussions regarding the handouts on whatever specific topic it was for that day.
D.H. U.S.A.
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I took the grief and loss course because had the material I was looking for. This course confirmed what I knew about this subject, and gave me a much deeper insight into the Grief Journey.
My tutor, was encouraging, professional and a sheer pleasure!
I would recommend OCC for the following reasons; very professional institution, course content was challenging, and interesting.
I wanted to further my knowledge in this area, to better help the people I meet through my Church.
Personally, this course gave me closure in some areas that I needed to work on.
P.W. Canada
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I needed this course to obtain my BCACC so that I can pursue my dream of working with horses doing equine therapy.
This course was challenging enough to make me think and with just the right amount of structure to allow me to be creative in my writing.
My tutor’s support was beyond anything I have experienced before from previous instructors and made this course very enjoyable for me.
I found the course on line and was glad to know that I could do it at my own pace.
J.S. Canada
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What I enjoyed most about these online courses was the fact that the information was so relevant to issues teens and children are facing in today’s society. I can definitely say I have learned and grown in my professional knowledge in the counselling field. I was also pleased with the support from my tutor and how fast I got responses, and help when needed. Highly recommended!
E.V. Canada
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To find a course online that was specific in what it offered in the field of addictions isn’t easy. OCC disclosed with clarity what they offered and delivered. It was also reasonably priced
It has given me a good broad understanding of this field, and left me with a better understanding of being efficient in my research material and where to gather good reliable sources.
My tutor was prompt, valuable and encouraging with his feedback.
The course was manageable, efficient and up to-date with source material, with a good way of encouraging interest towards reading material online.
What surpassed my expectations was how prompt the return of corrected assignments with feedback.
For me this was a good starting point to better understand this field, and to dip my toe in the water so to speak.
Like all certificate courses they should be about a broad knowledge of the specific subject. Certificates are the first line of education on specific subject fields and OCC, I believe delivered this well.
I.T. Australia
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I decided to take a course with OCC has it offer online and that I didn’t
need to take time away from work to attend the training.
I started with counselling skill course as I am planning on taking several
courses with them and counselling skills seemed to be a good place to start.
The content was very good and provides me knowledge that I was looking for.
I wanted to gain knowledge that would help me in my future career.
My tutor was always very quick to get her feedback to me. Her feedback on
my assignments helped me to gain more understanding and was very
encouraging. My tutor was also very positive and approachable. Thank you
for that. The assignments encouraged me to think about how to approach
different scenarios.
Time and money well invested, it gave me tons of strategies and knowledge
that I will be able to use every day at home and at work. Thanks again and
encourage people to take this course.
M.G. Canada
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What made me decide to take a course with OCC was hearing of this website from a family friend who had taken and was going to be taking another course. Still unsure of what it was about, I thought I should check it out. I was amazed with all the different kinds of counselling courses that were available. What stood out was how simple OCC was to understand and get what they were all about and how easy it was to register and start right away. You didn’t have to wait until a certain time to take any courses, they are ready and available whenever you are. It is nice too that they give you time to complete the course Since counselling is something I have been wanting to go into for quite some time because of my own recovery, I thought this was a good start for me since it’s been quite some time since I’ve been in school. When I saw what all was available, I contacted OCC as soon as possible to get more information.
Taking the Addictions Counselling course has definitely helped me personally and professionally. As far as personally, I have suffered an eating disorder for 9 years of my life and recently sought treatment. I learned so much and gained so much insight on myself as well as the disease itself. I have challenged myself to things I never thought were possible before. Although I am not fully recovered and I have got a long journey ahead, I know that it is okay. Everything heals and recovers differently. It all takes time and work. As far as professionally, it has given me a much better standing of other addictions as well. Although they are all very different, I see many similarities as well. I’ve gained more knowledge and understanding of each of them. I have learned how to speak to clients in an understanding, empathetic and genuine way and how important it is to give that person your undivided attention. This is also something personal due to my experience with an eating disorder, I can understand and empathize individuals going through any type of struggle and how addiction takes hold of your life.
What I liked most working with my tutor was I felt like I could ask for help anytime I needed. She was very kind, helpful and genuine. Any time I had a question it was answered very quickly, I felt like I didn’t have to wait at all for a response. She was also very quick to mark my papers so I knew how I was doing. I felt very supported and like she truly cared. Her words in the emails as well as the feedback on my papers were very encouraging and made me feel good and it helped me to keep pushing to complete the course.
If I were to recommend OCC to others I would say it is a great option to take different types of counselling courses if it is something they are interested in. The director is very kind and quick to respond to any questions you may have, as well as the tutor. They truly do care. They are kind and genuine people. The course modules are easy to read and the answers to questions are based on the readings. It is nothing too formal or that has to be written in a very particular way. They just want to see how you respond personally, professional and based off of the readings. It is simple marking scheme – it is pass or fail. They give you plenty of time to complete the course and are understanding of our busy day to day lives. It is just great!
I would say how much the people at OCC truly care surpassed my expectations. The director was great and was quick to respond to anything you questioned or were concerned about. They take an actual interest in you. The same goes for my tutor. I never waited long periods of time so answers or my papers to be marked. They always have encouraging words to say that just make you feel good and that they just truly care.
I didn’t really have an exact agenda when I started this course. I surprised myself with how I breezed through it and completed it. I did it mostly for personal reasons – for a sense of purpose and accomplishment and something that I can be proud of. I wanted to take it to learn more about other addictions as well. It was great to set a goal for myself and I completed it in much less time than I anticipated.
I would just like to add that I will definitely be taking more courses in the near future!
S.E. Canada
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I have always been interest in helping people to manage losses and the greatest loss is that of a loved one because he/she has died. Therefore, I decided to took the course of Loss and Grief with the Online Counselling College. I decided to study online because I don’t have a lot of time, working almost seven days a week, and because there was nothing in my area. From all my research I found that the course offered by the Online Counselling College had the best content and a wonderful philosophy. I figured that their concept of changing lives one student at a time meant they offer personal and dedicated attention, and I was right. The attention was really personal, the contents of the course were impressively helpful to achieve what I wanted and the tutor was a wonderful guide.
The course itself is well planned, with complete items to study and many excellent recommendations to do research. The assignments really force you to realize how much you have learned while at the same time being themselves an extra tool of learning. When I finished I really had a sense of accomplishment and I had internalized all the content of the course.
My tutor was absolutely wonderful. He was very supportive from the start, giving me always feedback and direction whenever I needed them. He would review my assignments almost immediately and his comments were extremely helpful. In the process of taking the course, my father died and he was wonderfully supportive and guided me the way I hope I’ll guide people thanks to the course. He was the best example I could have of the impact a Loss and Grief Counselor can have in someone’s life.
I was a little skeptical about how much you can learn online, but the way this course was handled and the guidance giving by my tutor were better than what I expected. I am extremely happy I took this course and I feel I have become not only a better, more caring human being, but I have acquired the skills to help others in those difficult moments.
P.P. Italy
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I discovered OCC online and really liked the inspirational quotes on their Facebook page. The inspirational quotes stated demonstrate what I personally try to reflect in my work as a spiritual care provider i.e. sympathy while working with clients in their long journey towards improvement and change.
This course has helped me in connecting to broader sources within the addiction field that I may benefit from even after the completion of my course. Likewise, reflecting over case studies has assisted me in creating a general intervention outline for specific addiction situations. Professionally, this course was a means of overviewing the subject of addictions and its categories which has refreshed and added to my understanding and judgement.
The tutor was not only helpful, but was really supportive. The feedback on assignments was insightful and sent back in a timely-reasonable manner.
I also think additional videos of cases/lectures would have been fruitful in all modules within the addiction course.
I.F. Canada
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This course (Certificate in Grief and Loss Counselling) was both a personal and professional interest to me. I volunteer for the local Hospice Society, and it fleshed out my learning to help other people in their grief journey. The tutor was great at keeping in contact and was excellent in responding directly to any questions or thoughts I presented. Assignments were quickly returned to me: sometimes within the day!! OCC is very user friendly and I loved that there was both online and printable material. Being able to work at my own pace enabled me to continue my day to day life while reaping the benefits of taking this course. Good job OCC and thanks for everything!!
B.V. Canada
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I have recently finished my course in Additions Counselling and received my certificate of completion. I decided to take this course with OCC because for many years I have had to fight my own demons of addiction. When I became clean I wanted to give back and start helping others.
This course has helped me both personally and professionally because I can use the tools I learned in my own day to day life as well as my career as an addiction counsellor.
My tutor was absolutely amazing. She always got back to me right away and gave me so much great feedback with every assignment. She worked with me as a team to help me understand all the various types of addiction and gave me more knowledge about things I did not know.
The content of this course was very easy to understand and was full of great information.
I would 100% recommend anyone to take this course. It was well worth it!
T.B. Canada
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I have recently completed the Certificate in Elder Care. I found the learning to be very relevant and appropriate. The readings gave a good grounding to the subject, and the assignments built well from the readings. I have some counselling qualifications but wanted more specific understanding on the elder care field, and I am happy with outcomes.
My tutor, was very prompt in grading my assignments, with helpful comments.
I would recommend this course to others wanting a grounding in the field.
R.S. Australia
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I had been interested in Life Skills coaching for a very long time, yet there was nothing available in my area, so I began to search for online options. When I came upon your website, the layout was very appealing to me and I loved how all the information that I needed was easily accessible. I LOVED that you stated your mission of Changing Lives One Student at a Time and the beautiful visuals were enticing. I did not have to email for course info, it was all right there in simple format.
This course has been AMAZING and has impacted me both personally and professionally. I learnt new concepts and found the plentiful resources very informative. I built my skillset and enjoyed a spike in my creativity. My career will be enhanced as my enthusiasm for helping others has been renewed as a result of working through the assignments. I also found that when I completed my assignments I felt great! Working through the material gave me a real boost!
My tutor is an AWESOME HUMAN BEING. I immediately enjoyed a wonderful connection with him, not only as a student but as a person. He was very supportive and encouraging and provided valuable insight that helped me very much. I have an abundance of respect for his experience and education as well, and knew I was in good hands from the very start. I felt like he was always in my corner cheering me on. The world is definitely better because my tutor is in it!
I have already referred some of my colleagues to OCC based on the professional and thorough course content of the programs. I found the assignments relevant and challenging as they completely are designed to help the student gain the tools they need to be successful. I tell others about the realistic layout and rave about the very kind and continuous support that is available. The course fees are very reasonable and there are options as well, for workbook learning as opposed to working towards a certificate.
If I were to say what surpassed my expectations, I would say EVERYTHING! I did not know what to expect with online learning and was concerned at the onset about motivation as I needed to juggle learning with the other areas of responsibility in my life. The learning felt personalized and the partnership with my tutor far surpassed my expectations. I did not expect my assignments to be returned to me so quickly and did not expect such detailed and motivating feedback. I also did not expect to finish so soon, but found myself looking forward to working through my assignments instead of trying to fit them in. I was very surprised that after finishing my last assignment, I was regretful that it was over…it felt like finishing a good book or a yummy meal that you did not want to end. I am very excited to take my next course.
I wanted to obtain my certification in Life Skills so that I could then move my career into a new direction. My goal is to become an Employment Counsellor for a non-profit agency in my community and I will now be able to begin to open up my job search, thanks to OCC, my tutor and the AMAZING Advanced Life Skills course.
This was truly a wonderful experience that has reminded me how valuable continuous learning is.
L.R. Canada
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I already had an initial training in person-centred counselling and wanted to broaden my knowledge of the field and gain some insight into other counselling models and theories. Your course was the only one I could find that did just that.
The course has helped me very much in my work with young people. If I should point out one thing in particular, it must be the Narrative Approach, which has given me a whole new perspective on the stories my students/clients tell me about their lives.
My tutor was very quick to provide response and feedback; I often got my work back within hours of submitting it! She was also very encouraging and supportive.
OCC is a well-organised, professional online college that provides high-quality counselling courses at a reasonable price.
The personal touch surpassed my expectation. Many on-line courses these days are rather impersonal: you register online, you get a password, you study using a learning platform, submit your answers and get a grade, without feeling any real connection with the college.
S.M. Norway
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I would like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation of your on-line counselling course. I found it very informative and practical. I particularly liked the pace at which the course progressed as I was able to utilize the skills that learned in my daily work with my program participants over the 6 month period. This made the practicality of the course so valuable. I found your responsiveness to questions and assignments prompt and helpful. I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to apply the skills learned as they learn them.
D.S. Canada
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I thought the group work course was well set out and very “user friendly”. It gave lots of information to work with and also plenty of sources of reading on the subjects covered. The reflecting questions really helped to “cement” the learning in my mind and the course offered insight into a good range of approaches to group work. The charity that I’m working for has just started to offer group counselling and I am one of the facilitators so this has been a really useful learning experience for me. The tutor was helpful and very prompt in responding to work submitted.
S.B. UK
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I had searched the internet for an online course and ended up on your website. The cost for the course was low and I read good things about OCC.
It has made me understand myself more, as I was an addict before. Besides that, I also know better how I can help others with their problems. This is beautiful 
My tutor was so quick with checking my work and replying back to me. We shared both a little about our lives, which gave much more of a bonding feeling. I really enjoyed having him as my tutor.
I would recommend OCC to others because of the following:
– Good learning material
– Good advice from tutor
– Not too expensive
I’m very happy with attending to the course and everything it has brought me. Thank you very much.
J.M. Netherlands
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As I was searching for courses on line what struck me about OCC was that I could take so many courses at a fraction of the cost of other on line courses. As well as the cost I was happy to read that there were so many courses that interested me and the fact that I could work at my own pace.
Taking this course has definitely raised my self-esteem due to the fact that I had such kudos from my tutor. I will peruse a business with this course completed as I needed this course to add to my list of courses for helping people to live their best life possible.
My tutor’s quick responses to my assignments were uplifting. I felt that she was really interested in my answers and her comments were uplifting and thoughtful.
This course was challenging in many ways but brought me to a new understanding about myself. I could work at my own pace but the work was so fascinating and the reading was so interesting that I found that I was excited to move from assignment to assignment. I will definitely take more courses as soon as the summer has passed.
I enjoyed every aspect of this course – even the PP presentation which I had never done! My tutor, said that I could do it in word but my need to learn new skills lead me to do the PP presentation as best as I could. A new skill learned! Kudos to Online Counselling College for their kind attention to their students and to their courses. I highly recommend this college to anyone looking to add new skills to their life.
P.T. Canada
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A year after graduating with my bachelor’s degree in human justice, I began seeking out certificate courses I could take to continue my education. I knew counselling was something I wanted to learn more about and when I came upon OCC I was immediately drawn in. There are so many online certificate courses offered, it was exactly what I was looking for. I started reading the testimonials, and the array of people who had completed the courses was astonishing. All across the world people had written about how positive their experience was with OCC, and at that point there was no turning back!
Taking this course has helped me both personally and professionally. Personally, I am now able to understand and help youth in crisis situations. I feel that I have gained so many tools that will not only help me now, but in the future as I grow myself professionally. Professionally, I am now able to take the tools I have learnt and apply them to my every day support work. I feel much more educated on the subjects, and I am very eager to share what I have learnt to others.
My tutor was extremely insightful. Each assignment had feedback on it, and he helped me think about things in a different light. I learnt so much from him, he truly is remarkable!
I have already recommended OCC! I have told my coworkers about the courses, and especially the tutor. I described OCC as an online counselling certificate course that allows you to go at your own pace, with someone always there to help. Each individual I have spoken to were very impressed with what I had to say.
I was nervous coming into the course, as I didn’t know what to expect. My tutor has surpassed all my expectations. Every time I have contacted him he has responded in 24 hours or less. He is extremely intelligent and insightful, and I am very fortunate to have had him for my past 2 certificates!
My agenda was to take the first counselling course and see how it went. I loved it so much that I took a second one. I would recommend OCC to all my fellow coworkers.
T.M. Canada
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I was working full-time as an assistant at a school, but I wanted to study counselling. This was one of the reasons why I chose OCC because of the flexibility to learn and study in my time without affecting my work and family time. When I first went on the site, I noticed that it offers Counselling for Children and Youth. The topics for each module of that course also attracted my attention so I decided to enroll in this course.
This course has helped me professionally. I work with young children and this course has provided me the knowledge and skills to apply to help children understand
the reasoning behind their struggles as well as to help them to move forward from their issues. Most importantly, I learned to communicate more effectively and efficiently with children while building and maintaining a trusting relationship with children.
I would highly recommend OCC to others. I really enjoyed the course and my experience with the tutor. My tutor has supported me throughout the course. I really appreciated the support and feedback that I received when working with my tutor. Moreover, I liked the fact there are different ways to apply what I’ve learned. For example, I could apply what I’ve learned through written work and activities such as practicing interview with a young child or an adolescent. The parts about practicing counselling skills with a young person really surpassed my expectations as I initially though that the course would be merely reading and written work.
Overall, I am happy that I took this course. I wanted to continue to work with children and youth. However, I plan to become a child or youth worker or a counsellor for children and youth sometime in the future. The Counselling Children and Youth course has equipped me with the foundation and valuable tools to use in the field that I am in and for further study in counselling.
L.X. Canada
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I had spent a lot of time in counselling and emerged from that experience wanting to help others. I thought I would begin exploring counselling with OCC, it seemed like it would be flexible enough for me to begin exploring and the six month time line seemed geared towards my current schedule.
This course has opened the door and paved the way for more. I look forward to taking another course with OCC as soon as I can. I want to continue to learn all I can about counselling. For me, Counselling Theory was the starting point and now that I have finished the course I can’t wait to learn more about different aspects of counselling. It has not only given me the confidence to continue forward but has helped in understanding myself as well.
Working with my tutor could not have been better. She always provided positive and constructive feedback in a timely manner. I don’t think she knows how much her positive attitude and attention to my questions went in pushing me forward through the course. I couldn’t wait for her assessment after each assignment. My tutor provided quick and relevant responses, she was always there for any questions that popped up along the way.
The course was presented in an easy to understand format and along with the books I felt I received a very thorough understanding of the information presented. I wanted to have an introduction to counselling and this course really gave a well rounded overview of counselling. It allowed me to take my time and really absorb the information without pressure. I could go at my own pace and really take my time with the material.
K.R. Canada
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I liked that the course was online and that I didn’t need to take time away from work to attend the training.
The content was all very applicable to my position as a school counsellor and personally it helped me to have more confidence in the work I do. I wanted to gain knowledge that would help me in my work and learn strategies that I could use right away.
My tutor was always very quick to get his feedback to me and also helpful when I had questions about anything. His feedback helped me to gain more understanding and was very encouraging. My tutor was also very positive and approachable.
The content is very applicable and the strategies were all things I could use right away.
The assignments encouraged me to think about how I would use the concepts that I learned in my work setting and some were even things that could use right away.
Honestly the best money I’ve ever spent on PD. Many times I’ve paid more than this for a weekend conference but have been disappointed by not being able to take any strategies away from them. This gave be tons of strategies and knowledge that I will be able to use every day in my work!! Great Bang for Your Buck!
A.O. Canada
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I am a working professional and what OCC offered fit my timeline and specific
course needs. I also noticed it is recognized by The Ministry of Children and
Families. This has helped me professionally because I would like to work with Victim Services and I have opened a private practice. I appreciated using my already achieved experience in my assignments.
My tutor was very prompt in her response, supportive and encouraging.
I found the course content very good, I enjoyed the reading material and the
assignment were just challenging enough as a working person.
K.R. Canada
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I wanted to take a course on grief support to use as a nichre for my life coaching. OCC stood out professionally.
Personally, I have learned a lot about helping people work through their experiences involving death and dying and professionally, I have gained the knowledge and confidence to make grief support a main focus of my Life Coaching.
The course content was very interesting, covering in depth the issues around death and dying and supporting people through this. The assignments were structured to be thought-provoking, while requiring the necessary research needed, for professional purposes. My tutor provided the necessary encouragement for me to feel confident about my progress.
My tutor was very professional, approachable and encouraging!!
I was very pleased with the expected requirements and the pace of the course.
I took this course with the plan to begin work on the business aspects of setting up my Grief Support Life Coaching.
L.H. Canada
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The online training made this course more manageable and allowed me to work around a busy lifestyle. The support and feedback I received throughout the course was to a high standard, the feedback I received allowed me to move forward with confidence.
My tutor was an absolute pleasure to work with and marked my work within 24 hours of receiving it, this was great as sometimes I was feeling anxious about my submission. I was slightly concerned about communication due to the distance but I had no issues at all and response rate was pretty impressive.
A fantastic course with a lot of insight and knowledge into group work.
K.D. United Kingdom
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I am a peer counsellor who was wanting to have a better understanding of the counselling relationship, and to gain skills to be more effective and competent in my work. My full time job and full family life required me to choose a course that emphasised both quality and flexibility. OCC fulfilled these requirements. The course I took presented a very well organized counselling model. The course was structured in a way that was easy to attach new information to as the course progressed. I appreciate that I now have a more professional and affirmed perspective of my work. I feel significantly better equipped to be a benefit to those whom I have the privilege of helping.
I expected the course to provide me general teaching from within the field of counselling, however the course surpassed my expectations in that I feel structurally equipped with focused education to be an effective helper, having been taught a clear and well organized framework through which to journey in partnership with those who come to me for help as they face a variety of difficulties.
My tutor was very encouraging and very quick to mark my work. I appreciated knowing that I could contact her at any time with any question.
M.A. Canada
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In 2015 I transitioned from working as a carpenter to working in an addiction treatment center. Although it wasn’t part of the job requirements, I wanted to take some courses that would help me understand some of the struggles of the men in recovery and give me some skills to help them in their to recovery. Looking on-line for a course that I could do while working, I looked at OCC’s course on Addictions Counselling and felt it offered the most comprehensive coverage of the main addictions I would likely be dealing with.
This course has helped me better understand the root causes of addiction and their symptoms and has given me some great ideas to use in helping the men stay focused on recovery. Even before I was finished the course I found I was using some of what I had learned in my counselling sessions with ‘the boys.’
Having a tutor helped immensely. His encouraging words helped build my confidence in what I was learning and how to apply it.
OCC really has put together a great course here on addiction. Besides the detail of the course content and the benefit of having a tutor, the modular assignments were very challenging. They made you put into practice what you learned from the course material, the accompanying textbook and the on-line research.
All in all, a great course!!
D.S. Canada
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I recently completed a course with the Online Counselling College. I liked that there was adequate time and that it wasn’t just reading and answering questions – it was assignments that were linked to the real world and that allowed you to apply what you were learning. I was able to connect what I was learning to my job which was very useful.
My online tutor gave wonderful feedback. He was kind and supportive and didn’t pester when there was a large gap of time between assignments. He was always available to answer questions and to help, even giving guidance on what to take after I completed the first course. I would definitely recommend the Online Counselling College.
S.H. Canada
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I started my marriage counselling ministry in the church I attend and I discovered that I had a calling in that area and all my counsellees and friends agreed that I was called for the ministry and so I needed to learn more about my calling and become grounded in the area of family and marriage counselling
Personally and professionally the course has broadened my knowledge and I have better understanding about family and marriage counselling and I have also been able to relate what I know to theoretical and real-life approaches in counselling.
My tutor was always available and allowed me to freely express myself. I always looked forward to his feedback which was clear and concise and also engaged my thoughts.
OCC brings in a fresh perspective to counselling, the courses are practical, concise and easily relatable to real-life situations. From the onset of enrolment into the college to the receipt of your certificate, it was very straightforward just like the course content, assignments and the tutor. The courses were short and practical
Anyone can enrol into OCC, both professionals and those who are interested in gaining more knowledge with regards to the topics offered.
This learning experience has boosted my confidence as a counsellor and I can easily relate and apply the things I learnt from OCC. My main agenda was in the application of what I learnt from the course.
K.N. Nigeria
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As anesthesia specialist, I worked in a rehabilitation center in Egypr, 15 years ago. Knowing about addiction from counselling point of view is a new challenge for me. Studying the addiction from this prospective would help me dealing with clients who may have any addiction issues.
Personally, I started to know about new skills of communication with clients. Effective listening,body language, and dealing with stress are very clear examples of that.
You established clear objectives for each lesson and worked to meet those objectives during the course. You maintained open communications and you have thorough knowledge of the course curriculum.
I would recommend this course to my colleagues as it is very useful to any doctor either he/she is going to work as a counsellor or not. The professionalism of the tutor, the rich content of the chapters together with the real life directed assignments are the main advantages.
Personally I am planning to practice as an addiction counsellor in Canada as plan A.
If I could not find , this course is a big add to me as a health care provider.
It would be very useful if you add a separate chapter that brief the treatment modalities all together.
H.H. Canada
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I am a behaviour analyst working with individuals with autism and related disorders. It has been recommended by other professionals that some clients would benefit from CBT. However, finding providers with CBT backgrounds and experience with individuals on the spectrum has been impossible. I wanted to learn enough about CBT so that I could apply it to my clients.
I began researching programs. I was looking for an affordable, online course, to give me the fundamentals in CBT. I found it at OCC. I found the course material to be interesting and easy to use. I found the feedback from my tutor very helpful and I found her to be very encouraging.
I found the course helpful personally and professionally. I discovered faulty thinking patterns I didn’t know I had. I have been able to take the content and use it for several of my clients. It is helping them recognize their own faulty thinking and I believe will be able to help them change it.
I have recommended OCC courses to a colleague looking to expand her counselling knowledge.
K.C. Canada
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My agenda was (is) to complete courses in Trauma and Grief Counselling as I live in a rural area and there are currently no providers who specialize in those areas. A large percentage of my clients have experienced trauma at some level and I would like to be able to assist them as much as possible through their ordeal.
Accessible, affordable and the progression of the course from start to finish followed a very clear path. It fit with my busy schedule.
This course has given me more confidence when working with clients in my job.
My tutor always got back to me quickly so I was never left hanging with a question regarding the assignments. The positive feedback helped build my confidence with each Module completed.
S.S. Canada
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I was interested in taking some counselling courses but was firstly looking for the convenience of online along with the flexibility to continue working full time. When I came across OCC and saw the variety of topics that were offered along with their context per topic it was clear that I had found what I was looking for.
Both professionally and personally this course has helped me to gain a better understanding of self-awareness. It solidified a variety of strategies that I currently implement with the families that I engage with. Personally, it has enhanced my self-awareness and allowed myself to navigate through past challenges/emotions that may have put to the side.
My tutor was phenomenal, I liked that she gave me positive feedback, encouraging comments, and provided her viewpoint. She returned my assignment within hours of submitting it, which was greatly appreciated.
I would definitely recommend the OCC to others. The process of signing up and beginning the course was easily laid out. My tutor contacted me the next day and provided the course outline and content. The assignments were very helpful in several ways, furthering my self-awareness, putting myself in the shoes of a client, and enhancing my self-refection skills.
The assignments surpassed my expectations. I imagined that they would be based around how to counsel a family given a specific scenario. However, that was not the case, having the assignments based around your own experiences was a key component for my learning.
I currently work with families’ on a daily bases as a Children’s Therapist and wanted to enhance my skills to support the family unit. I also am hoping to broaden my career in the future with hopes that adding counselling to my expertise would be of benefit.
L.A. Canada
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Professionally, I was quickly and nearly immediately able to use the course material in my work. I would have situations at work that were relevant to what I was learning.
Personally, the material was helpful to me. The course on grief helped me understand more effectively the grief process and how it applied in my life.
The tutor was most encouraging in the comments. The quick turn around time for assignments was helpful in staying on track and motivated with the course material.
The registration and payment process is easy. The school wants people to succeed and helps to ensure that students have the materials and personal support they need to be successful. The variety and diversity in assignments – I was thankful it was not all research papers!
The cost was reasonable. It was competitive with other programs. It was online – easy to access and complete when I was ready to do the assignments and readings. The length of course was reasonable.
I was impressed by the reading materials and suggested additional resources.
My agenda was to learn this course material to make me more competent, confident and comfortable in work situations. The course certainly helped.
It was just confirmed for me….the more I put into the course the more I got out of it.
B.H. Canada
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I have been discerning to pursue psychology or counselling. However, I don’t have any background in either of the field. I decided to find a short counselling course where I can experience and learn introductory level of counselling to expose myself more to this field. It would also be useful for me to make decision whether I really want to pursue psychology/counselling in tertiary education. I found OCC when I was looking for the course and it was practically the only one that offers great variety of certificates, affordable price and eligibility for everyone from all walks of life.
Personally, this course served as introductory lesson for me to enter psychology/counselling field. Right now I have finally decided to pursue this field. The course I took in OCC increases my confidence in pursuing something that was completely new to me.
My tutor was very responsive whenever I emailed him. When I needed to ask something about the course, he would reply in less than 24 hour. He is also very encouraging. He gave comments and feedback that also built my confidence.
I think OCC is a great place to learn more about psychology/counselling especially for people who are new to the field since it does not have any specific background requirement. The materials were presented in very interesting and easy applicable style. It is easy to understand and to apply in daily life. I’d definitely recommend OCC to others.
Although at first I thought the materials were easy, their applicability definitely surpassed my expectation. I have been using it for myself, my friends and also in my relationship.
I planned to take this course as an introduction to counselling. However, I specifically chose CBT because after reading some background information, I think that CBT is very useful to treat client. I plan to use this after I become psychotherapist in the future.
S.A. Singapore
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I decided to take a course with OCC because I had been looking for a course to help increase my skills and knowledge on counselling for a long time, and OCC offered a convenient option as I was able to work at my own pace without having to take time off work or leave my community. It made learning more accessible.
This course has helped me both personally and professionally in that it has greatly increased my confidence in my ability to help others. It introduced me to new concepts and models that closed the circle in my knowledge. It has increased my confidence and my comfort levels, allowing me to connect with my clients on a deeper level.
My tutor was extremely supportive, prompt, and offered valuable feedback. Rather than leaving only general feedback at the end of the assignment, my tutor left detailed feedback throughout my returned assignments and was very quick to return my work. This made completing the course much easier and more enjoyable.
OCC is a great way for independent learners to expand and review their skills and knowledge. If you enjoy working at your own pace, OCC is for you. The content is easy to follow, and connects well with the assignments. It’s a great resource if you don’t want to or can’t travel for professional development.
The support I received from my tutor surpassed my expectation. One of the greatest barriers to online or distance learning is lack of instructor interaction and support and I felt confident from the moment I registered I would always have a quick response from my tutor with relevant, personal feedback. I was not disappointed. This made a huge difference, and put OCC above other online learning agencies I have dealt with in the past.
My agenda was to increase my comfort levels working with both adults and youth experiencing grief and loss. I already had some experience working in these groups, but I always felt uncomfortable dealing with the topic. The OCC course allowed me to feel more comfortable and I am now working with several clients on grief and loss and feel much more confident, allowing me to focus more on them, than my own hang ups.
If I could make one recommendation, it would be to assign specific chapters of a textbook as supplemental reading to each module. Having an aligned, related, and on point textbook to the course/each module would have enhanced my learning even further, rather than reading the book, sort of parallel to the course.
C.M. Canada
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Because I work at a cemetery, I am surrounded by many who have experienced loss and grief. I was looking for an outlet to expand my knowledge of the subject, and allow me to better serve the clients I have. What made OCC stand out the most, was the accessibility of communication with tutors. It’s apparent how much they care to assist your journey of learning.
This online counselling course has helped me both personally and professionally immensely. In my personal life, it has allowed me to become more self-aware and empathetic to the struggles of those around me. It has trained my mind to view grief in an entirely new light. In my professional life, it has allowed me to connect with each individual that crosses my path. It has taught me that every person has a story to share.
My personal tutor was always available to me. There was never a time, that I felt I was burdensome to him. Not only that, my tutor was always uplifting and encouraging in my studies.
Without a doubt, I would absolutely recommend this online college to others. For the very fact that it is affordable, and you are able to work at your own pace. There was an absolute freedom in taking this course. I did not feel confined to schedules.
I would also recommend this course, because of the empathetic teaching styles of the tutors. It is so apparent they care for each student that crosses their path.
The content of this specific class was also a huge highlighting point of my learning journey. It covered a spectrum of valuable lessons, that I had no idea I could ever learn in my life. Not only did it focus on the primary topic of death, but it also focused on the many individual trials that are associated with life. This class makes a point of reaching out to an individual and their loss in such a personal and pure way.
The questions were sufficient in addressing everything I had hoped would be asked. I am incredibly impressed with the course I have been offered.
My expectations were surpassed on many occasions. I have been impressed with this online college since my first day of attendance. I have attended many college classes, and never have I experienced one as caring as this. It was such a relief to have knowledgeable and caring professors that were accessible, uplifting and kind.
I was also immensely impressed with the abundant amount of literature that was available. This course covered more material than I originally thought it would.
I currently work as a family counselor at a cemetery. My day to day job, is helping families prepare their loved ones funeral. It was my intention to find a way to connect better with my clients in their dire time of need. It has been my dream since I was a young child to be a therapist/counsellor.
My agenda in applying the knowledge I have gained in this course, was to become an official licensed counsellor that individuals could confide in and trust.
M.S. U.S.A.
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After a lot of searching the web and praying I came across your website (by the grace of God) and found it to be a credible institution I also loved the course material and it ticked all my boxes. What stood out to me was the inclusion of play therapy techniques and the absence of New Age methods.
It definitely helped on both levels, on a personal level I grew in my understanding of myself and the children I will be serving. On a professional level I gained much needed confidence as well as assistance on how to run an ethical counselling practice.
My tutor was simply amazing!! He was always available and very quick to respond and reply even though I was on the other side of the world. The feedback he gave have been invaluable and extremely enlightening.
I would and have highly recommended this course and your institution. The fact that it is correspondence, assignment based and that the tutor is so available and quick to respond makes it the perfect choice. The course material was extremely good and well laid out.
The module on Attachment Theory surpassed my expectation. It changed the way I looked at kids completely and gave me an enormous understanding for the kids I am dealing with as well as some of the adults in my life. Also the module on Play Therapy opened a whole new world to me, I enjoyed this module tremendously!!
I am part of a non-profit organization called the Integrated Centre for Learning and this course was definitely needed to serve them and our community adequately.
This was a superb course that I thoroughly enjoyed and learnt an enormous amount from.
M.N. South Africa
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I was searching for counselling online training and I saw your site. What made me like your site is the way it is simple and friendly and you have courses that are very relevant to what the society needs.
Taking this couse has opened my mind into different models and approaches for doing counselling, and also through the knowledge I am more confident in attending clients because I now know how to help them professionally.
My tutor was very prompt, and a very good guide.
Their course is relevant, the schedule is flexible, they are friendly both the tutor and director. You are all very warm.
I wanted to have a counselling certificate but I didn’t know that I could get it this quick. OCC is amazing.
U.E. Tanzania
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In wanting a change of career and having an interest in helping people I began to search online for counselling courses. After spending some time looking at different options I followed my intuition and chose OCC. I was drawn to their website and the range of courses they offered and completed the “Couple and Family Counselling” course.
The course material was up to date and informative. Having the freedom to complete the modules and assignments during my own time was great. The course made me more mindful of the different types of “families” we have in today’s world and as some assignments were based on your own personal life it also allowed me to reflect and do some personal healing at the same time.
My tutor was always prompt with his response for each assignment. His feedback was sincere, positive and encouraging and this motivated me to do well.
My experience with OCC surpassed my expectations and I would recommend their courses with confidence.
N.D. New Zealand
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I was looking for an online opportunity to further add to my post-secondary education and found exactly what I was looking for when I came upon the Online Counselling College website. Initially, I was unsure as to the quality of education that I would receive but the learning and support that I received from my tutor exceeded my expectations. He was easy to access, understanding and provided valuable feedback. The course has equipped me with a thorough foundational understanding of the topic studied.
S.S. Canada
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I wanted to take a course that I could do on my own time, that was within my budget and that included sex and internet addiction within the course material.
Taking the course I realized that my existing knowledge of mental illness complimented and guided how I would work with people who have addictions. I wanted to apply this knowledge to the work I am currently doing with people I talk to who identify having a mental illness.
I liked the feedback written into the assignments and the quick response from the person marking the assignments.
I would highlight the ability to complete the course on your own time line, the textbook suggested as the main source of information, the suggestions for supplemental reading, and the positivity of the person grading the assignments.
I think that the course is on par for what I expected.
C.J. Canada
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I have taken both the addictions counselling and trauma counselling certification courses at OCC. I took these courses to further my knowledge and obtain a solid foundation in counselling before I embark on a Master degree in Counselling.
OCC surpassed my expectations in every way. These courses provided the foundation I was looking for. The tutors were extremely encouraging with exceptionally timely feedback.
The material was current and relevant. These courses also enabled me to do some personal healing which was an entirely unexpected outcome.
I have no hesitation recommending the OCC to anyone presently in the counselling profession looking to broaden their knowledge; anyone wishing to enter to counselling profession; or to anyone who has experienced, or is seeking to understand, trauma or addiction in their personal lives.
P.B. Canada
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While back home in Vermont (USA) on a sabbatical year from teaching at an International School in Rome, Italy, I began to search for classes online to enhance my professional qualifications. By chance, I discovered the “Online Counselling College”. As an elementary classroom teacher, I was very interested in the subject matter of the courses offered. Due to my frequent encounter with children who have special needs, I was especially interested in the course that would give me a certificate in, “Counseling Children and Youth”. In one of the modules, I noticed that ‘play’ and ‘art’ therapy were introduced as techniques to help children express themselves. This captured my attention. Also, their programme suited my schedule and the fees were very reasonable.
As effective interventions when “Counselling Children and Adolescents”, I did not only learn about ‘play’ and ‘art’ therapy. Through OCC, I was also introduced to many different therapeutic strategies such as bibliotherapy, music therapy, group and family therapy and REBT, (Rational-Emotive Behaviour Therapy).
Professionally and personally, I learned that when counselling young clients, the kind of relationship offered and provided for them is of utmost importance. OCC modeled this approach to counselling in their genuine, empathetic and respectful communications given to me throughout my six months with them. During my studies, my tutor exemplified this approach with her timely positive comments on each of my assignments which inspired me to always do more. Because of her, I became motivated to learn about Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
I have spoken very highly of OCC to my colleagues in Rome, where I continue to be employed. They are very impressed with the materials that I have shared with them including the FOCUS Workbook Series as instructive, stimulating and practical resources. As my sabbatical year has come to an end and I begin a new academic year, I look forward to applying the learned knowledge that I have acquired from the course that I successfully completed on “Counselling Children and Adolescents”.
Thank you, OCC, for this wonderful learning experience!
G.V. USA (A U.S. citizen from Vermont, living and teaching at an international school in Rome, Italy for the past 28 years)
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I decided to take the course with the OCC because it appeared to be a reputable organization and had the best website (in terms of content and aesthetics) when I googled “online training in Grief and Loss”. Your website has beautiful peaceful visuals which remained in my mind.
Personally, I am now able to emotionally relocate from friends who died 3 years ago. Professionally, in my role of a counsellor, I can use what I have learned from this course to inform my practice to help support children and adults who are experiencing grief and loss. I feel more equipped when people come to me for support regarding this topic.
My tutor is very kind and comes across as genuinely interested in my life above and beyond this course. I felt connected with him from his first kind email correspondence with me. He created a warm, safe, genuine environment, whereby I felt comfortable to ask him anything related to the course, counselling or, life in general.
An excellent organization, which I highly recommend to do your online counselling studies with. The course content was extensive and appropriate and the assignments tested my knowledge, encouraged me to read further around this topic and reflect on my own experiences regarding grief and loss.
I thoroughly enjoyed this course, particular the chapter on Suicide and Dementia.
L.Z. Malaysia
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OCC offers an online course which is flexible and appropriate for professionals.
The course will give me the education to back up my professional experience and give me more credibility in the field. OCC is a great option for professionals who are looking for extra education. The courses are very flexible and well structured.
The tutor was friendly and responded quickly to any questions. Her feedback was useful and much appreciated.
The college was very professional and I truly appreciated how flexible everyone was.
V.L. Canada
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I chose ‘Online Counselling College’ because they offer online training in a range of counselling topics, including specific areas such as Addiction Counselling. OCC’s slogan “helping you to help others more effectively” attracted me to take courses through OCC. I look forward to taking more courses through OCC, and would highly recommend OCC online training to others, because of the degree of excellence of the course material, assignments and direction given by my tutor !
The instructive, interesting and very practical course materials were presented with great references and further readings suggested. I feel the Addiction Counselling Course was an exceptional course and it has helped me develop my professional expertise. The assignments were pertinent to the material presented on the topic, and very appropriate.
My personal tutor, was wonderfully supportive, helpful, encouraging, professional and very efficient. The assignments I sent to him were always back to me with exceptionally good feedback, within hours, surpassing my expectations!
Thank you to my tutor and OCC!
D.S. Canada
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In balancing a career and family the OCC provided me with the flexibility to learn at my own pace. The course is well structured and I very much appreciated how clear the learning objectives are with each module. The self-reflective exercises provided me with the opportunity to really understand how I would weave my new knowledge into my existing practice.
I very much appreciated the availability and quick responses from my tutor. Her feedback was always encouraging and often facilitated a valuable dialogue.
I would very much recommend this course for someone who wishes to learn at their own pace and be supported in their learning objectives.
S.T. Canada
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I was searching for an online spirituality course that could enhance my knowledge and skills. Looked at website and information- liked the layout of the course and the ability to do it online in my own timelines. I liked the selection of topics and that the financial piece was affordable. Assignments were ones called for application to personal situations and how to use the information provided.
My tutor was very fast- provided immediate feedback within the day and provided thoughtful comments. The quick response from the tutor was a wonderful surprise
For the busy worker who needs professional development, an opportunity to enhance knowledge and skills in counselling in specific areas, OCC makes this possible.
I enjoyed taking this course!
G.V. Canada
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Well, I decided to go with OCC, because the material on the website was very informative and also wanted the flexibility of doing this on line in my spare time. This course has helped me in a personal and professional manner. I was able to dig deep inside my own personal grief. In addition my understanding and knowledge I acquired through this course is really the stepping stone to a greater understanding when working with clients.
What I liked about my tutor is that he was easy to get a hold of and provided good feedback almost immediately.
My experience taking this course with OCC, was really awesome! You can easily read through the material and then answer questions that corresponded to that specific Module. Material is provided for you with additional references should you need them.
I did not have an agenda when I started this course as to how I wanted to use this information, but now I do. I now have a greater understanding of what grief is and how I can help my future clients to cope with the symptoms of grief.
M.S. U.S.A.
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Taking an online Counselling course allowed me to have the freedom to complete the assignments during my own time. The Online Counselling College gave me this great opportunity to explore a renewed area of interest through thoughtful and insightful modular assignments.
I appreciated my tutors’ immediate feedback on my assignments. I also enjoyed the fact that my tutor was aware of me as a person which allowed me to learn and explore my lessons with much ease.
My hopes in taking these courses would allow me to complete my Masters in Education and become a guidance counsellor.
L.S. Canada
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I was looking online one day for grief counseling training. I had felt a need to start a support group at our church. OCC stood out to me because it could be done at my own pace and the materials seemed to cover all areas of loss and grief, not just death. It was also cost effective in my opinion.
I have my own life coaching practice and also work as a pastoral counselor at my church. The skills offered in the grief counseling course will help me as I move forward in my practice and as I set up a support group at my church.
The tutor was helpful in his comments and didn’t leave me waiting for a week to get back to me with pertinent feedback. He was easy to work with and encouraging.
I will keep my eye out for other courses that OCC might offer in the future and would certainly recommend OCC to others. I give my experience an A plus.
S.W. U.S.A.
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When I was looking to deepen my knowledge in the counselling field, the thought crossed my mind that spiritual counselling would be the most beneficial in my area. As I searched the internet to find local courses offered, I was surprised by the absence of such courses. But there seemed to be a few offered either in larger cities or some on line. As I studied the online ones, and came to Online Counselling College’s website, there were two things that jumped out at me. Firstly, it was that they actually had a spiritual counselling course, by that name, and the testimonials were very uplifting and focused. There was absolutely no negativity at all!
After taking the course, I didn’t feel drained, but uplifted. Like I had been refreshed, not scrutinized and pressured. This course has helped me to personally develop a deeper understanding of others spiritual strengths and weaknesses. It broadened my vision to help me see the bigger picture that spiritual counselling encompasses.
The tutor I was assigned was an amazing gift in this course. She was patient, punctual, responsive, and encouraging. I can not say enough great things about her tutoring skills. Simply put…she was amazingly gifted at her job, which made mine so much easier!
I would recommend OCC to anyone who wants to take any kind of online training. The course material was succinct and clear. The course material was really well laid out and there wasn’t a lot of “filler”in it. It was concise, pertinent, and instructional!
This course, is without a doubt, the best financial investment I could have made . the return will be unending!
M.S. Canada
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As an experienced counsellor and supervisor I was looking for an online course that would help to pull together all the knowledge I had gained over the years as well as educate with up-to-date information. I chose this course as it offered me all of these needs as well as covered areas I have not worked in, which is always a challenge.
I feel the knowledge gained by this course has enhanced my understanding as a counsellor and reminded me – more specifically around child development stages and what to expect from a child at each developmental level. As I work in counselling private practice with adults this course has helped my feel better informed as I work as a supervisor alongside supervisees who work specifically with children and youth and therefore enable them (the supervisees) to feel better held in this often very difficult area of counselling.
I have enjoyed working with the tutor and appreciated his positive feedback. It doesn’t matter how experienced one is, its still nerve wracking to wait for feedback from assignments! However, his responses were usually next day – which I feel is amazing considering the time gap between Canada and the UK. My initial concern was whether there would be differences between Canadian and UK teaching styles, or theories and ethics etc. I have found no difference at all – and with the wonder of technology the physical distance between student and tutor was never an issue.
I have already recommended this course to a supervisee who is also working through it and having a positive experience as well. I will certainly be looking at other courses that OCC have to offer in the future.
S.M. UK
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Since the death of my son, I’ve found that it is really hard to find support in our community. People don’t know how to handle ‘us’ and if they haven’t yet experienced the loss of a child, there was very little comfort in the things that were said. So, for the past year it’s been pressing on my heart that I would (rather should) start a support group in our local church for parents who lost children. Although we lost our son a couple of years ago to suicide and understood the emotions thereof, we met other people with different experiences. Parents of deceased babies, and a mother who’s son has been murdered. I wanted to know how to help these people and not say or do anything that would eventually create an obstacle in their road to recovery. After showing these parents that you can still experience a full and wonderful life ‘in spite of’ losing a child. That there is indeed life after death, and it isn’t only for the deceased but for the living as well. I’ve seen too many people dying while they are still breathing. It is just too sad to witness.
First I tried to find a course in my own country and in my first language. No success. If I want to do something similar, I need to be a registered psychologist, hospice- or social worker. So, after research, I came across OCC and was immediately interested. I didn’t want to change my career and do this full time (would need a licence for that, I’m sure), neither study for the next seven years at a university (I’m too old and stupid anyway).
I was a little scared because one hears about many scams over the internet and I had to dig a little to make sure that it was legitimate. The website is user friendly and there is such a variety of courses available. I filled in the order form one afternoon and received all learning material by the next day. Quick and easy! And even though I’ve never bought anything directly from overseas, the payment was done without hassles as well. Easy as 1-2-3.
This course taught me to be even more empathetic and gentle, more careful in what I say or do and to listen not only with my ears, but my heart as well. This course opened a whole new world for understanding divorce, loss of a job. The module about supporting children in their grief grabbed me around the heart since they are often overlooked. I truly felt that I learned so much! And knowledge is never wasted.
My tutor was always encouraging me with her kind words. Wish I could meet her in person – maybe some day… She truly felt like a friend/mother/mentor. She never had a negative word and she must be lying a little with all the wonderful stuff she said to me Man, if we could have more people like her in the world, it would indeed be paradise.
Never knew learning could be so much fun! I’m a bit of a loner and never liked school with all the buzz… Studying on my own and in my own time was just a delight. The tasks were interesting and once I started, I could not stop, so the time frame in which you need to complete the modules are quite enough.
Just a huge, big ‘thank you’ for the opportunity!
M.P. South Africa
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Counselling has always had an influence on not only mine but my immediate family’s lives’. Whenever there was something that needed attention in not only my family but other people’s families too, I always wanted to help and arm myself with the practical and theoretical knowledge to help people (families) through that era regardless the scale of the issue at hand. OCC stood out to me as I was referred to them from a close family member and assured they were the best of the best and as everything is through electronic correspondence, this fit perfectly into my already hectic lifestyle of a full time job and volunteer.
This particular course (family therapy) that I completed was life changing. The course not only gives you the necessary insight into what it will be like counselling people but also changes your approach to every issue that occurs and helps you personally deal with issues in a practical and positive way. Professionally it benefited me as I learn to not only hear people, but listen to them which means not only can I just hear the person speaking but I know understand and grasp the concept of what the person is going through.
My tutor, was absolutely terrific. Guiding, supportive and positively influential in making me not only want to but effectively put 100% into every assignment. Tutors like this are rare and I am glad I was able to connect with him on a level by which I felt I grew as a student with every assignment he coached me on.
In talking about OCC to friends, family, acquaintances and even strangers, I could not have asked for more. The fees reasonable, the communication between tutors and students was efficient and effective along with the reading material which was beneficial and most informative.
One area in particular that exceeded my expectations was the guidance and support offered by OCC. Unlike most electronic correspondence colleges, OCC was always in communication with me and never made me feel obliged or rushed to hand in assignments to get the course over and done with. They were understanding in that everyone has their individual ways of learning and progressing through a course.
S.C. Canada
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The design of the website and presentation of the courses on the website made the courses attractive but the quick response of the course co-ordinator topped the whole thing. I got a response back on the day that I registered and I actually got all my coursework documents on that same day. Wow!
Since I started this course on the 20th October 2014, I have been exposed to a lot of models that I never heard of and I have gained a lot from the course which has helped to increase my knowledge of the whole counselling theory. I have even started putting to use some of these models in counselling my clients. Personally, a lot of changes occurred in my life and I now view a lot of situation differently since learning from this course.
I love the fact that my tutor encourages me all the time and she gets back in real time, not minding her weekends. Sometimes, she sets aside some of her stuff to make sure she attends to me. She is also a friendly person, which has really helped despite the fact that we are yet to meet in person.
The director also responded on time, the tutor is one of the best lecturers I have ever dealt with and the course and assignments were first class materials.
The way and manner the course was presented even without a physical appearance, it made it so easy for me to understand and be able to comprehend without being in a class with people. The course tutorials also helped.
This whole experience has really done a great job of helping to increase my love for counselling. Thank you so much.
I.O. Canada
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I was looking for addiction counselling online course delivered from Canada for a reasonable price. I found only two meeting those conditions. The OCC one was described on its website so clearly that I knew, there are honest people behind it. I could learn there exactly what the course contains and because it covered all main types of addiction, I thought it will give a pretty good base for further study and allow wide practical implementation.
The representative of agency, which sponsored my course, was really surprised with so attractive price of it thus they were willing to finance me other four OCC courses. It encouraged me to study more then I previously intended and now, after I finished my courses I’ve great satisfaction and feel well equipped for my current job search.
The courses inspired me. I found some personal areas that might be worth of exploring for my own life enhancement. Assignment feedbacks were never negative. There was no stress, commonly associated with schooling. Instead, I found a lot of encouragement and valuable guidance. My efforts were always appreciated. The tutor was very helpful, open and flexible. I could really experience that he cares a lot about his students. He was a great role model for an aspiring counsellor!
The courses material was very neatly organized, offered a lot of tools to use, personal exercises to experiment with and rich bibliography to dig into. I was always eager to read and learn more from the next module!
I am fully confident to recommend OCC courses!
V.H. Canada
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I was looking for a course that could be done online and covered the various aspects of crisis counselling. The course was affordable and also allowed for a workbook option if I didn’t want to commit to taking a certificate course.
It has helped identify and the various aspects of working with crisis. The assignments were practical and made good use of the module material presented.
I work with children and often deal with various crisis situations. The course has helped me identify my strengths and weaknesses in the area of crisis counselling. It has provided useful strategies to attend to difficult situations. Professionally completing a certificate in this area promotes my competence as a counselor and is the type of professional development that enhances a counselor’s counselling skills.
My tutor was very prompt in his replies and assignment feedback. His comments were always constructive and positive.
My experience with OCC was very positive. I progressed at my own pace and managed the course content between my full-time work commitments.
I was able to complete the course within the allotted 6 months.
The course materials were self-explanatory and easy to follow.
S.S. Canada
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I work full time so online counselling college allowed me to study at my own pace and I was giving all the help and support from my tutor. This course was the next step I needed to take to moving into another area of my current job. All the information is very helpful and detailed.
I would highly recommend and encourage anyone who is wanting to learn new skills or who is thinking of moving to a new career to sign up this is something I very proud of and so happy I done this course.
S.F. Australia
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I was looking for a course that would mean a lot to me and that would help other people in the process.
This OCC college course was a lot more informational than I ever thought it could be.
I loved that it gave you the freedom to do it at your own pace and time frame.
The tutor I had was so very helpful and knowledgeable . I have learned a lot from this course and from my tutor, he was always there and got back to me when I needed something in a very reasonable time.
Now that I am done this course, I have a lot to think about, this field is really up my alley, I’ll have to take a couple more courses to narrow down which department I would like to do.
I would recommend this to anyone who is serious about this line of work, very educational and informative.
L.V. Canada
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Various factors made me decide to take a course with OCC. Throughout my life I have experienced various types of losses. I would purchase self help books and take from them what worked for me to enable myself to move forward through rough patches. I would also seek therapy/counselling and eagerly reached out for any further resources / tools to utilize knowing that I was doing the best to my ability to remain positive and not allow these losses from depleting my inner well being (or effect the well being of those close to me). I became intrigued by CBT (Cognitive Based Therapy) methods which enabled me to move forward with the ability to pull the positives from every negative situation.
I’ve always been told I have a “way” with words, using analogies to help people understand or view things from a different perspective, leaving them feeling enriched. Friends and colleagues have expressed gratitude for my inspirational talks as it enabled them to move forward making positive changes in their own lives. Many have said I should be a councillor. With that I went online one day and found the Grief and Loss Counselling Certificate with OCC and decided to take the course. Understanding that years of education are required to do what I am passionate about, and being 49, this course fit perfectly into my budget and time management restrictions.
This course has helped me personally as the biggest hit of loss I have ever experienced was the loss of my 24 year old son on January 31, 2010 – he had hurt his knee, was drinking beers with friends, and someone had given him a pain killer for his knee pain…. and my son passed out, all his friends just thought he passed out and covered him with a blanket when truly the pain killer hydromorphone mixed with the alcohol had suppressed his oxygen to his brain and he died. Now after surviving failed abusive marriage, damaging car accident, cancer, raising children as a single parent, 7 surgeries from various health ailments, living with permanent damages caused by the cancer treatments, and as of late diagnosed with hypothyroidism which was debilitating and effected my regular abilities I had always taken for granted (sleep/hair/taste/smell/concentration)… I about snapped internally, and after several sessions of all types of therapy, to be told I am doing the right things rather than receiving more tools and resources, I decided to take a course, to learn and to help myself onward, which this course has enlightened me and provided me a better understanding about loss, most of all not feeling so alone in it as everyone experiences it, just at different levels and for different reasons.
This course has helped me professionally as I work at a mental institute in Adult Psychiatry. I assist in running the unit and am not involved in patients direct care, however I have learned an abundance of information and every day is a learning experience for me.
I enjoyed working with my tutor as his feedback was very encouraging. I appreciated having selections to choose from when writing my final papers for each module. I willingly researched various areas and learned so much more as I found the readings from my research very interesting.
I have already recommended OCC to others that are interested in learning something we all face, and to learn it prior to experiencing it is a pro active measure to take as all of us in life deal with losses, but knowing how to manage and cope with loss is something our society ignores.
My expectations were surpassed. I learned to appreciate generic sense of varied losses mixed with societies expectations and cultural beliefs and values make a profound difference on how people experience loss and deal with it.
I will say a new “light” of question has been swirling through my mind since taking this course. One is that loss is something that we all face, and in today’s age, I do feel it should be incorporated in schools as important as English Math or any other course – as education means nothing to one if they can’t function due to not being aware on loss and the impacts of same it can have on people from all walks of life.
S.G. Canada
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I started my position as Bereavement Coordinator for the volunteer hospice organization in my county in January of 2014. As part of the position, I agreed to take training courses to educate me in the etiquette of talking about death, loss, and grieving with bereaved clients of varied cultures. The original course that was offered to me was about 100 miles away from my home office and required an overnight stay to attend. I was not agreeable to that kind of travel and an overnight stay wasn’t feasible for me as I have another job that I had to be at during the week. One of the members of our organization suggested the online courses offered by OCC and, after reading the syllabus, I was very excited to get started with the course. It was convenient for me, the subjects covered were interesting, and I especially liked the coverage of varied types of losses.
This course has helped me to realize that loss is an integral part of life, a balancing of beginnings with endings. It was fascinating for me to research cultural models for funerals and burial rituals and contrast them to each other. That assignment opened my eyes to new practices that I want to adopt into my own personal practices.
The course has also been very useful in my work life because it’s helped me to be able to relate to people with some very complicated losses. I don’t know how I would have gained that type of knowledge without having to simply wade through the process and learn as I worked.
The course has helped me become comfortable with grief and pain, and not to shy away from people going through bereavement.
My tutor was very helpful. He was always quick to respond if I had a question, always had very positive, constructive comments, and I never felt that I couldn’t question something I didn’t understand. He gently guided me through the assignments and made a lasting impression on me as a highly qualified mentor.
If I were to recommend OCC to others — and I will – I think I would repeat what I’ve stated above and include the fact that I learned quite a bit about myself while taking this course. There are questions included in each lesson that direct your thoughts and allow you to question certain responses you have to things. More than once I would find myself thinking over a question about the course work and doing some soul searching to get to the truth.
Since I am new to this type of work, I don’t know what I could compare my experience to. I have taken other online courses in other subjects and I have to say this course was made so simple and un-technical that there was no way I could have had a problem accessing the syllabus, getting connected, or communicating with my tutor. It was stress-free and that allowed me to concentrate on the subjects and assignments.
Thank you for a great learning experience.
K.M. U.S.A.
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Two main factors I took this course was my speciality in addiction and that it is an online course so it was convenient to my schedule. The fees were also reasonable.
I knew there were many ways to deal with other types of addiction but I was not aware of them other than the chemical.
My tutor was very informative and guided me greatly through my assignments. He clarified the points and added to my views a lot. He also was very prompt in assignment reply. Tutoring was very efficient and professional.
Course content was great and informative and concluded most aspects of addiction. Assignments were challenging and increased the scope of the module. Course material was to the point.
M.E. Canada
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I live and work in a remote area in the Australian outback and rarely go to town. So being purely online without school attendance, work placements and workshops made this course very suitable for me.
Every module made me reflect on my own life and really made me think. It is easier for me now, after taking the course, to understand why people act the way they do when someone they love is gone. I’ve also done a lot of research locally in order to write my assignments and that left me with a great new network of people and organisations for the future.
The course overview was easy to understand and the “Time to reflect” parts are there to make the student think. Finishing the course left me with so much more knowledge than I was hoping for when I started. The course is affordable and the reading list was very interesting and up to date.
The feedback always felt genuine and motivating which made me put in even more effort in the next assignment. It felt like my tutor read everything I’ve written thoroughly. The feedback was always very prompt and personal. It felt like my tutor really cared and wasn’t just trying to make his statistic look good by giving me a pass on my assignments.
I have done 2 other courses in the last 3 years. One of the online, the other involved time in school and I was always happy when everything was over and done. This time I’m really sad. I had a good time working on the assignments and receiving the feedback.
M.F. Australia
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I took this course to enhance my knowledge base to assist with clientele I already work with. It has definitely helped me grow personally by learning new tools to work with.
The syllabus is well done, material to study and assignments are thought provoking and challenging.
I was looking for a course that was on-line and convenient to work around my time schedule. The price was very reasonable.
Feedback was provided promptly and was always excellent. I learned a lot from my tutor, information was given positively and with enthusiasm.
OCC offers a range of different courses in counselling and I would recommend them to anyone who is interested in expanding their skills for personal or professional reasons.
B.D. Canada
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I was looking for an online course on counselling children and adolescents, and I came across the course offered by OCC. I liked the syllabus. The course covered most of the aspects of the age group I want to know about and work with. This is why I chose the course.
While writing the assignments, I had to read, I had to think, I had to plan, and I had to gear myself up. The whole process of working on assignments helped me to expand. It helped me to grow. It helped me to write. It helped me to see and understand how theories and concepts written in books come into play in real life. Apart from that, I could merge knowledge I gained in another course with this course and could see how we can make use of learning in one field in some other field. Besides all this, whenever I worked hard to complete an assignment and would get good reviews, I would feel really good about myself. That feeling helped me to see myself in a more positive way. It boosted my confidence.
My tutor would send feedbacks to my assignments pretty quickly. When I would go through his feedback I always got a sense that he has read my assignment thoroughly. Where ever required he would write the feedbacks. His suggestions always made me see how differently I could have worked. Apart from that, he always accepted the work I presented. Though it is written that assignment has to be of certain number of words, most of the time my assignment used to exceed the limit of words asked for. He never said you have to restrict your writing. Because of this, I could freely write. That freedom helped me to learn more.
OCC has a very good syllabus, nice tutor, great assignments that make you think and work really hard.
This is my first online course where assessment of learning is done by writing assignments. When I started the course I thought I would finish the all six assignments within a month. But as I started and worked on each module, I wanted to give time and work more. I don’t know from where this came but this desire helped me to grow.
B.S. India
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To be honest, this was first a necessity in terms of work that required one of the personnel’s to have a certificate to facilitate and render the help needed for families who required the services, but when I was able to dive in to the course I was glad that I volunteered for the program. It was always my desire to be able to help someone who is in need, especially if it’s a loss of a loved one. I too would want the care if I was ever in that situation.
It actually helped me both personally and professionally. This course allowed me to realize the reality that though this may be a course for professional reasons, it also serves to be a guidance for anyone who would like to help those who are in need. It teaches you how to correctly approach the situation and it teaches you the RIGHT way of helping the individual.
I truly liked the fact that my tutor was always available, prompt in my concerns, and straight to the point I enjoyed the evaluation and the responses he had in each of my assignments and I just enjoyed working with him pretty much in everything
I would describe OCC to be knowledgeable in what it proclaims to teach and the people are friendly and approachable. If one would desire to learn about the area of counselling I would say that OCC would be able to provide that very knowledge and guidance.
Actually to be quite frank, I didn’t expect much considering that its an online course and I thought to myself that I wont be able to indulge myself the way I would have wanted to, but as soon as I was able to study the materials provided, regardless if it was self-study, it was not hard at all to embrace the information and the contents that the materials contained. And being able to communicate with my instructor really helped out and actually added more to me being able to enjoy the course. So I would say that the whole course itself pretty much surpassed whatever expectation I might have had.
I would like to say, just based on my experience with my instructor that I’m saying this, that I truly believe OCC consists of people who are very much knowledgeable and friendly and are really willing to help those who would want to indulge themselves in learning to become a counsellor. And so I very much enjoyed this course as well as what it had to offer. I would definitely recommend to anyone who would want to take up this course
J.F. U.S.A
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I liked the fact that the course was online and you did not have to go to class. As a mother, this was useful. The price was also reasonable.
Professionally, I would like to open my own private practice and needed a few courses to do this. Personally, I learned a lot about the way human beings process various emotions.
The tutor was really knowledgeable. He was kind and always available for questions.
OCC offers concise and interesting courses and is great way to add on to your existing credentials.
M.P. Canada
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The main factors that attracted me to OCC were quality, the help of a personal tutor and convenience. My daughter in US searched the net and recommended OCC. Later on the excellent study material that was sent to me and the prompt responses with helpful comments convinced me that the course was well designed. Lastly as I was unable to leave my home in U.A.E. the convenience of doing the course from home was extremely useful to me.
I always had a deep interest in this subject and have read through study materials in the past. I feel empowered for the first time and it is a great feeling. Professionally too I have learnt how to research topics of interest, gain a deeper understanding of them so that I can develop myself further in these areas in future.
From my tutor I received encouraging and useful comments prompt feedback and kind and professional approach. It is a very organized and good institute, excellent study material and very helpful and knowledgeable tutors.
R.T. U.A.E
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I was looking for an online course in addiction counselling, and your web site was one that stood out. I found your web site to be very informative.
This course has helped me both professionally and personally. I had been at the local Salvation Army drop in when one of the clients asked me if I was a counsellor. She then informed me that I looked like a counsellor. I have always had people that I knew to see them start telling me their problems, like how they were sexually abused as children or how they were struggling with addiction issues. I have my diploma for Social Service worker and was looking for ways to advance my education. This course has allowed me to realize that I have my own issues to deal with from childhood.
I found this course to be a good way for someone who is interested in addiction counselling to “get their feet wet”. It is a good way to gain a basic understanding in the counselling field and help point them in the right direction. This course would help someone decide if they really want to get into this line of work without going to school, spending lots of money and then finding out that they don’t want to get into this line of work. I am an older student (50+) and have changed careers. I am a Red Seal Journeyman Millwright and have worked in the helping field for about ten years.
I found this course to be very easy to complete. It may be because I finished my Social Service worker diploma in 2013, and found that the material expanded on some of the required courses that I took.
I found that my tutor was very fast at returning the marked assignments and he gave good constructive feedback.
E.H. Canada
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With a background in two helping professions, general duty staff nurse and elementary school teacher, I have always enjoyed offering someone support, permitting them to accomplish tasks more easily.
Now that life has brought me to the point of being a bereaved parent, I am still looking to help others like myself. Being founder of a grief education and support and aftercare group for bereaved parents, Wounded Healers, I quickly became aware ‘that listening was not enough’. I needed more tools to work with. I began perusing online sites and my attention was drawn to yours by this very wording in your abstract: it immediately resonated with me. The more I read, I discovered: I could choose my study time, progress at my own pace, and the cost was very reasonable.
And learn I did! The three stages of the Skilled Helper Model dealing with exploration of problem identification, different perspectives and possible action plans should find its way into every Helper’s toolbox, since it is effectively a GPS for the Helper and the Help Seeker. Thanks to this effective model, I can now better organize problem solving in both my personal and professional life.
I was very proud to have the tutor assigned to me. He created an enthusiasm for learning and an appreciation for growing. For this I will always be grateful.
The format of this course, sensibly outlined in the six detailed learning modules, fit in with this teacher’s training in programming. I would recommend the Certificate in Counselling Skills to anyone interested in becoming more aware of how to be totally present when listening, with intention, to fully guide a client with compassion, towards practical solution choices.
L.H-R Canada
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Having received my Masters degree in Educational Leadership from McGill University that majored in psychology and education, along with ICF approved Coaching Certification. I was searching for an online program of academic excellence, and counselling skills and strategies that were student centered and conducive to learning. The OCC program encompassed all which made your program stand out from the rest.
The course has equipped me with a new set of tools and strategies that I intend to apply in Crisis Counselling. I also feel more confident and prepared because of the teaching, feedback and the learning that I accomplish in this course.
My tutor was very accessible and gives me constructive feedback, which was very instrumental towards my learning. My tutor surpassed my expectations. Although we only communicated through email his attention, prompt responses and dedication clearly supported my success and for this I am very grateful.
I would highly recommend OCC because my experience with my tutor was invaluable. The course material mirrored what was being taught and the resources were very useful, an added bonus.
E.S. Canada
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I google searched grief counselling certifications on-line and discovered OCC. The course syllabus seemed interesting and the price was accessible for me. It compared very well to other offerings.
It has helped me professionally to become familiar with grief counselling skills, the various grief models including the Worden task model and other models, learning about grieving in children and adolescents, how to identify complicated grieving, etc.
My tutor could not have been kinder, more supportive and helpful.
While I could probably have read the course material and learned about it on my own, the thought-provoking questions included with the material helped me to expand my awareness and do some conceptual thinking. What I found outstanding were the module assignments which got me back into a student-research mode which I have been out of for some time. Besides doing research for the assignments, they encouraged me to stretch into personal areas and become conscious of both strong points and the weak points that could emerge to hinder counselling in specific cases.
A.V. Spain
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I am an accredited counsellor, I had not done any formal training in group-work. The course syllabus immediately appealed and I could envisage its practical application. It also seemed extremely good value for money, and the flexibility suited me.
The group-work course has been terrific in giving me a solid foundation in understanding the factors involved in setting up a group, the stages of groups, effective endings, and also several different approaches. I would now go about setting up another group with much more understanding and confidence, Every unit was practical and useful.
I was very pleasantly surprised at what a wide knowledge base I had acquired from doing just a certificate course. I thought the content was really well thought through and put together. I really liked the varied approach to the assignments, including creative arts, case studies, designing an advertisement etc. Each assignment used different ways of learning which also reflected different ways people learn in groups. It also kept the course lively and fresh.
S.G. England
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I was searching for an online course in trauma and grief counseling and I happened upon the OCC. I decided to take the Grief and loss counseling course and its been one of my best decisions ever. The pricing was also a plus.
Working with veterans for a bit inspired within me a need to be more involved on a personal level and taking this course has been a step in the right direction.
The tutor has been helpful, very supportive and encouraging and
responds promptly. His feedback has been most thought provoking.
I would definitely recommend OCC to anyone interested in learning counseling because apart from the course content which was very apt you can’t put a price on the warmth that carries across.
V.F. Nigeria.
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I was searching to find a course on Marriage Counseling on the internet after perusing quite a lot of the online courses; I found this particular one and felt strongly that this is what I needed.
Since I work, I committed myself to the hours requested to be able to complete the course.
My tutor is a very committed to encouraging, prompt, loving and very knowledgeable in helping me to work on my assignments. He is very accurate in giving me ideas needed for moving forward in my counseling.
OCC is a good place to work from. The course contents are very clear and helpful, straight to the point. I have learned to listen more to clients, taking self out of the way, and being a good support in this field.
G. M-R. U.S.A
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I found my experience with OCC to be excellent, worthwhile and above my expectations. I chose OCC because of the wide range of courses, comprehensive course content and affordability.
Once I began my course, I found that the lessons were very in-depth and offered many realistic examples, both which stimulated my attention and learning. The reflection activities and lesson assignments ensured that I was on the right track with the course.
I felt that working with a tutor was very helpful and made learning that much more enjoyable. The tutor answered my questions thoroughly and in a very timely fashion. I found his feedback on my assignments to be helpful as well, and insightful.
I would definitely recommend OCC to anyone interested in the different subjects of counselling, no matter if the interest is for personal or professional reasons. I am looking forward to beginning my next OCC course.
M.K. Canada
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What a privilege to have had the opportunity to study through OCC. I continue to feel daily gratitude for discovering the OCC website which motivated me to further explore the courses on offer. The website is exceptionally informative, immediately providing a sense of professionalism.
The courses are affordable and being online makes them extremely flexible and portable. As the alarming consequences from addictions continue to grow world-wide (and in particular my country), my long-term goal and passion has been to open and operate a Rehabilitation Centre. I have completed the Addictions Counselling course which has further inspired me to pursue my objective, as well as continue to study the many courses available with OCC.
My tutor provided me prompt feedback and excellent guidance which was always positive and most valuable to broaden my skills for the relevant counselling situation. The course content and subsequent assignments are both stimulating and self-reflecting – a truly rewarding experience!
T.D. South Africa
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I was looking for an online course in counseling that is acknowledged and provides a certificate. OCC stood out because there were many options of different courses and the specific one I was searching for was available Couples and Family Counselling
I really enjoyed all the material that was provided, it added new information to what I learned in university as well as refreshed my memory on subjects I have already studied.
My tutor was amazing; he gave me amazing feedback, always supportive and encouraging of my work. He made doing the assignments exciting for me because I always looked forward to hearing his response. He always replied back quickly to my e-mails and was very helpful with any questions I had.
My experience over all was excellent, I would highly recommend OCC to others, there is no pressure on when readings/assignments have to be completed.
The reviews I read online were all reliable on how amazing the program was and how the tutors were excellent and easy to communicate with. I signed up with high expectations and I was not disappointed.
I enjoyed every aspect of this course and I would definitely consider signing up for a different course.
N.A-G. U.S.A.
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The biggest factor that made me interested in taking their courses was the course outlines. All the programs looked very comprehensive and they all appeared to be up to date in terms of the content and best practice.
The courses helped me both personally and professionally by providing me with so much more information to take into consideration when encountering a client or situation in my personal life.
I liked the helpful feedback, the quick response time and the rapport that was established. I’ve taken online courses where I wasn’t able to establish any kind of working relationship with the instructor beyond getting my marked assignments back, so it was nice to work with someone who was actually interested in who I was and why I was taking their course.
OCC provides very good information in their courses, the tutor appears to be invested in how things are going for you and the assignments are relevant to the work that we do in that they force you think about how you could apply the information to a realistic situation that you could encounter as a counsellor.
The assignments definitely surpassed my expectations–most assignments that I’ve done for online courses ask you to regurgitate the information they provided, but these courses made me turn the information around so that I was applying it specifically to counselling. And the friendliness of my tutor surpassed my expectations as well.
I would definitely recommend the OCC courses to anyone who was looking for some post-graduate certification or just for some general helpful information.
G.R. Canada
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Thank you so much for such an inspiring and well-delivered course. I learned a great deal about different considerations prevalent in supporting youth and about my own strengths and weaknesses as a counsellor. I know that any encounters I have with future students will show what I have taken from the course as well as from your feedback and insight and they will have you to thank for helping make me a better counsellor. And, truthfully, I think I’m going to be a better parent now as well. I feel more confident about my role as a support person for my students and for my children and if even one more child gets the appropriate care because I knew how to help them then there is nothing more I could ask for.
V.RZ. Canada
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The course gave me the needed certificate and quite some good ideas on how to go about counselling young people.
The tutor always answered promptly and was very motivating and positive about my tries.
E.L. Germany
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I found the course to be highly interesting. The program is designed in a way that allows for dynamic student learning. I found the lesson plans insightful and well laid out; for instance, the lesson plans very aptly coincided with the readings and were user-friendly. Knowledge that I gained from the various exercises and readings is readily applicable to real-life situations. Coordinators and professionals from the college were always available to address any inquiries I had about the program itself and the individual lessons. I particularly liked that the course is designed to not only view counseling as something applicable in a professional capacity; but on a personal level as well. I find myself regularly seeing opportunities to apply my learning about the role of a “helper” in my personal and professional arenas. Whether in my role as a parent, spouse, friend, daughter, mediator , facilitator or university instructor, helper and counseling role skills I gleaned from the course are highly advantageous and useful to have.
It is without hesitation that I highly recommend the Online Counseling College program. The course is well set-up and is brought forth in a very professional manner.
J.E. Canada
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The main three factors that appealed to me when I first came across OCC was firstly the service of the course being conducted online. This enabled me to continue working part time and attend to my usual lifestyle schedule. In addition to this it also gave me great flexibility to study at my own pace that kept stress to a minimum. The next factor was the detailed syllabus of what the course involved. It was straightforward and included all relevant information regarding the topic, which was very important so I did not feel I would be learning any irrelevant information, or something that I felt would not be of benefit for me. Last but not least there were many great reviews from past students who had recommended the OCC and had expressed high standards and satisfaction with the service they received.
My tutor was very attentive to all my needs. All my questions and assignments were answered quickly via email, which enabled me to get the most out of my course without feeling I was doing it alone. Also, with the frequent communication I received constant support and motivation from my tutor over the period of studying this course.
I would highly recommend the OCC for both those seeking to learn for professional purposes as well as general interest or personal development. My tutor welcomed and introduced the course to me along with all the information required to successfully complete the assignments. All information presented was easy to understand and there were also additional readings listed if you would like to read more about a certain topic being discussed.
I very much enjoyed learning through the OCC, it has been a great addition to my learning as a counselor involving a simple to follow structure incorporating interesting topics and discussions to provide great benefit and counseling techniques to all students.
A.F. Australia
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The certificate in counselling skills has given me a much deeper understanding of the frame work used to successfully help people. Personally, it has taught me a greater depth of people’s ways of feeling and responding to life’s difficulties.
I liked working with my tutor, she was very encouraging and supportive.
F.L. Scotland
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I chose your course because it provided a flexible time frame to
complete the course and the opportunity for feedback. The tutor’s feedback demonstrated that he actually read my response and always had helpful feedback. The Crisis Counselling course clarified the similarities and essential differences between working in clients in a crisis counselling and long term therapy settings. The assignments highlighted positive impact the counsellors have played in my own life.
L.R. Germany
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Personally, the Counselling Skills course has helped me relate better to some friends of mine who are going through difficulties–instead of just offering advice all the time (which was sometimes even unwanted) it helped me to have more helpful and productive conversations with them. Online Counselling courses are a great way to improve your people skills even if you are not thinking of going into professional counselling. The assignments are thought provoking without being too difficult.
The tutor was clear, helpful, encouraging and prompt with the feedback.
P.C. Canada
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I have long wanted to pursue a career in the helping professions and I am presently working as a Representative for a financial services company. Financial difficulties can lead to problems with relationships, stress, etc. so the course will help me to help people by offering my company’s services and products in a way that a counsellor would work with them.
The course notes were superb.
P.K. Canada
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