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GRIEF & BEREAVEMENT COUNSELLING (Fully Accredited) (Udemy.com)

Accredited training in counselling for grief and bereavement. CERTIFIED COURSE

Created by: Elmira Strange, PhD

Last updated August 2025

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What you will learn

  • Have an understanding of signs and symptoms of 'grief' and 'depression'
  • Apply theoretical knowledge to your current work (or personal situation)

How it compares

Against the other 503 rated Udemy courses in Teaching & Academics on CourseDuck:

  • Rating4.6 out of 5higher than 58% of them
  • Reviews1,536#109 of 504 by number of reviews
  • Length2.6 hoursshorter than 62% of them
  • Last updatedAugust 2025more recently than 71% of them

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Course Description

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact by supporting others through their journey of grief and loss?

Whether you’re beginning your path to becoming a bereavement counsellor, looking to enhance your existing skills, or seeking knowledge to help loved ones cope with grief, this course will provide you with the essential tools and understanding to make a difference.


In 'Grief and Bereavement Counselling', you will explore 24 insightful and deeply informative lectures that cover a range of key topics, including:


  • The 5 stages of grief—and how people commonly navigate through them

  • Cultural beliefs surrounding death and dying from around the world

  • How children view death and ways to support them through the grieving process

  • Recognising clinical depression and understanding treatment options for it

  • Coping with unexpected or traumatic loss, and finding ways to heal

  • The ‘loss of self’ during grief, and how to regain a sense of identity

  • Effective counselling techniques and knowing when and how to conclude therapy


This course is designed for individuals at every level—whether you’re pursuing a career in counselling, using the knowledge in your current profession, or supporting those closest to you in their time of loss. With practical tools and expert guidance, you’ll feel confident in helping others through one of life’s most challenging experiences.


What makes this course stand out?
You’ll gain not just theoretical knowledge but practical insights into how to counsel effectively, handle complex cases, and guide people toward healing.


Ready to take the first step?
Join me in class, and let’s begin this journey together!


Accreditation: This course is fully accredited by the International Association of Therapists (IAOTH), ensuring your learning is recognised worldwide.

Upon completion, you’ll also receive detailed instructions on how to obtain your official certificate.


About Your Instructor:


Elmira Strange, MPhil, is a Research Psychologist and Online Instructor with over 10 years of experience.

Passionate about teaching, Elmira has created more than 30 accredited courses on psychology, counselling, self-development, and coaching, all certified by the International Association of Therapists (IAOTH).

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Instructor Details

Elmira Strange, PhD

Elmira Strange, PhD

Research Psychologist | Former UK University Lecturer | Online Educator

Dr Elmira Strange is a Research Psychologist (PhD) and former university lecturer based in the United Kingdom. She has taught Psychology and Counselling at university level in Wales and has extensive experience in research, academic writing, and higher education.

Over the past decade, she has created a wide portfolio of psychology courses reaching students worldwide. Her teaching style combines academic depth with clarity, making complex psychological theories accessible, structured, and practical.

Her areas of expertise include:

Criminal & Forensic Psychology

Personality & Abnormal Psychology

Counselling & Psychotherapy

Transpersonal & Spiritual Psychology

Emotional Healing and Self-Development

Elmira’s academic background is complemented by powerful lived experience. In 2012, she underwent life-saving surgery following a critical health crisis — an event that reshaped her understanding of resilience, trauma, and meaning. This experience continues to inform her work in psychological growth and transformation.

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Reviews

4.6

1,536 ratings on Udemy

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By Daisy Smith on 6/17/2026

Dr. Elmira Strange delivers an absolutely outstanding training program with this course! Her background as a university lecturer shines through in the highly structured, research-informed, and comprehensive lectures. She explains complex topics—like Kübler-Ross's 5 stages of grief, Susan Berger's personality archetypes, and child psychology—with immense clarity and empathy. I love seeing her on screen; her calm voice and presence make dealing with such a heavy topic feel incredibly supportive and manageable. The practical counseling techniques and business guidance are invaluable for anyone looking to step into this field professionally. Highly recommended!

By Priscilla Daphney on 9/25/2023

This is less about counseling than it is about learning about the process of grief and bereavement. There are 6 sections and it wasn't until section 6 that counseling was discussed at all. It would have been nice to have a workbook and maybe quizzes between sections. And the entire learning was listening to the instructor read the PowerPoint pages which, I can do on my own since there's no interaction or personal touch to the training. I realize this is digital but there are programs out there that feel much more personal with real life scenarios and workbooks to practice training techniques. There was none of that. I don't feel the certificate is enough for me to feel I can assist in counseling those grieving. There was a very simple 10 question quiz at the end. This didn't feel like training but there was readable information that is good to know or be aware of. But it's the same information I can search on the internet.

By Raven Poole on 10/19/2021

The course was easy to understand which was good for note taking. Subjects covered were elaborated with examples. It was easy to keep up with portion of the course that was left off. She taught in a way where all learning styles could understand.

By Claire Evans on 8/29/2021

A great course. Emira's teaching style is concise and easy to understand. If you are thinking of taking a bereavement counselling course- I would highly recommend this one. Thank you Elmira for a quality course with in-depth information.

By Katharina Roesl on 1/20/2021

It was a great introduction to this topic and into one of the chapters of psychology. Some things I already knew many things I learned through this course I did not know before. I hope that the knowledge and certificate gained by participating in this course will help me in the future in any way possible. Thank you very much.

By Martin Louis on 12/20/2020

it was quite informative.
good concept to console those in grief.

By Keisha R Williams on 12/6/2020

So far so good. I feel like I am taking the right course with a great deal of reliable information

By Irene Andanje on 11/27/2020

i enjoyed the course

By Sangita Gore on 11/14/2020

The course was well presented, it also helped me understand some of the factors that I was unable. This has personally helped me understand which I will use to help others if needed.

By Suzanne Herrity on 11/13/2020

Great simple and easy course to understand regarding Grief and Loss - really enjoyed it

By Margie McKinnell on 11/1/2020

Jam packed information and precise in a short period of time

By Susan Sutherland on 10/23/2020

The first half was very basic, then the second half was very useful, so glad I didnt give up half way through!

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Overall Score : 92 / 100