Herpes Counselling Without the Tears
Herpes Counselling Without the Tears is a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course designed for healthcare professionals working in sexual health, nursing, general practice, women’s health, men’s health, community healthcare, and counselling services. The course provides an evidence-based overview of herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections, patient-centred counselling strategies, sexual history assessment, communication skills, treatment approaches, and psychosocial support. Herpes simplex virus infection is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) that may cause significant emotional distress, anxiety, embarrassment, and relationship concerns for patients. Many individuals experience fear, stigma, and misinformation following diagnosis, making compassionate counselling and accurate education essential components of care. Healthcare professionals play a critical role in supporting patients through diagnosis, treatment, and long-term self-management.
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Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Understand the different types of herpes simplex virus infections.
- Recognise common symptoms, transmission patterns, and recurrence features of herpes.
- Develop effective and compassionate counselling strategies for patients diagnosed with herpes.
- Conduct respectful and appropriate sexual history assessments.
- Answer common patient questions regarding herpes transmission, treatment, and relationships.
- Understand the emotional and psychosocial impact of herpes diagnoses.
- Promote evidence-based patient education and stigma reduction.
- Support patients in improving self-management and quality of life.
Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Understand the different types of herpes simplex virus infections.
- Recognise common symptoms, transmission patterns, and recurrence features of herpes.
- Develop effective and compassionate counselling strategies for patients diagnosed with herpes.
- Conduct respectful and appropriate sexual history assessments.
- Answer common patient questions regarding herpes transmission, treatment, and relationships.
- Understand the emotional and psychosocial impact of herpes diagnoses.
- Promote evidence-based patient education and stigma reduction.
- Support patients in improving self-management and quality of life.
Modules
Module 1
Understanding Herpes Simplex Virus
Module 2
Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Recurrence
Module 3
Taking a Sexual History and Communication Skills
Module 4
Counselling Patients and Addressing Common Questions
Module 5
Treatment, Prevention, and Long-Term Management
Module 6
Nursing Support, Emotional Wellbeing, and Reducing Stigma
Module 7
Summary
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Frequently Asked Questions
HSV is a common viral infection that may cause oral or genital sores and recurrent outbreaks.
HSV-1 is commonly associated with oral herpes, while HSV-2 is more commonly linked to genital herpes.
Yes, herpes can spread through asymptomatic viral shedding even when symptoms are absent.
No, but antiviral medications can help manage symptoms and reduce outbreaks.
Counselling helps reduce anxiety, stigma, misinformation, and emotional distress.
Nurses provide education, emotional support, counselling, and guidance regarding treatment and prevention.