The Life Coaching and Counselling course is designed to equip learners with the core principles, skills, and ethical understanding required to support individuals through personal development, goal achievement, and positive life change. This CPD-accredited course blends life coaching techniques with counselling-informed communication skills to help clients gain clarity, confidence, and direction.
Life coaching and counselling skills are increasingly valued across wellbeing services, education, leadership, HR, mentoring, and self-development roles. This flexible online course explores coaching foundations, active listening, powerful language techniques, ethical practice, empowerment strategies, and leadership development.
If you are searching for a life coaching course UK, coaching and counselling training, or personal development coaching qualification, this course provides a strong and practical foundation.
Enrol today and start developing the skills to guide, motivate, and empower others.
Life Coaching and Counselling Course Overview
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of life coaching and counselling-informed practice, focusing on communication, ethical coaching, and transformational change.
You will study:
- Foundations and purpose of life coaching
- Historical development of life coaching
- Active listening skills for coaches
- Coaching language techniques and questioning frameworks
- Coaching as a developmental and change-focused process
- Empowering clients to achieve goals and self-awareness
- Ethical responsibilities in coaching practice
- Leadership development through coaching skills
Each module builds your confidence in supporting clients through structured, ethical, and effective coaching conversations.
Learning Outcomes of This Life Coaching Course
By the end of this CPD-accredited Life Coaching and Counselling course, you will:
- Understand the principles and scope of life coaching
- Recognise the evolution and purpose of coaching practice
- Apply active listening skills effectively
- Use coaching language to inspire clarity and action
- Support personal development and behavioural change
- Empower clients to set and achieve meaningful goals
- Apply ethical standards in coaching relationships
- Use coaching skills to enhance leadership effectiveness
Why Enrol in This Life Coaching and Counselling Course?
This CPD-accredited course is ideal for individuals seeking to develop coaching and counselling-style communication skills for professional or personal use. It enhances emotional intelligence, leadership capability, and interpersonal effectiveness.
With flexible 24/7 online access, you can study at your own pace while gaining skills valued across coaching, leadership, wellbeing, and people-focused roles.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is suitable for:
- Aspiring life coaches
- Counsellors and wellbeing practitioners
- HR professionals and people managers
- Team leaders and supervisors
- Teachers, mentors, and trainers
- Individuals interested in personal development and coaching
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. It is suitable for:
- Beginners exploring life coaching and counselling
- Professionals enhancing communication and leadership skills
- Learners preparing for advanced coaching or counselling study
Assessment Method
Assessment for the Life Coaching and Counselling course is conducted through an automated multiple-choice exam. A 60% pass mark is required to successfully complete the course and earn the CPD Accredited Certificate.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the course and final assessment, you will receive a CPD QS Accredited Certificate from Apex Learning, confirming your knowledge of life coaching and counselling principles.
- Digital Certificate: £9.99 (discounted)
- Hard Copy Certificate: £14.99 (discounted)
📍 Note: Discounted certificate pricing is available for a limited time only. Secure yours before the offer ends.
Career Path
Completing this course supports progression into roles such as:
Life Coach (Entry Level)
Support individuals with personal and professional goals
Average UK salary: £25,000 – £45,000
Wellbeing or Personal Development Coach
Support confidence, motivation, and self-growth
Average UK salary: £28,000 – £50,000
HR, Leadership or People Development Professional
Apply coaching skills to staff development
Average UK salary: £30,000 – £55,000
Mentor or Support Practitioner
Guide individuals through structured support conversations
Average UK salary: £24,000 – £40,000
Course Curriculum
- 8 sections
- 16 lectures
- 00:00:00 total length
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Introduction to Life Coaching
01:00:00
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History of Life Coaching
00:10:00
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Listening as a Coach
00:30:00
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The Language of Coaching
01:00:00
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Coaching as a Developmental Change Process
00:45:00
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Empowering the Client
01:00:00
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Ethics in Coaching
00:50:00
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Becoming an Effective Leader and Coach
00:20:00

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