Counselling Skills
Counselling Skills
CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Studies
Designed to give learners the essential knowledge and skills to use counselling skills ethically and safely in a variety of contexts and roles; the first level in training to become a professional counsellor.
Fees are per academic year, subject to change
£950.00
Is this course right for me?
This qualification is for:
- Those starting the first level of training as a professional counsellor
- Those who want to learn counselling skills in other professional or helping roles
- Those who want to improve their professional and personal relationships as part of personal development
Please note, this qualification forms an important part of a progression route in counselling training, but on its own, it does not allow a learner to practice as a qualified counsellor, gain entry to an Accredited Register or refer to themselves as ‘a specialist’ in the subject matter unless they have other qualifications/training to support this.
This qualification could lead to employment or increase employability for those whose role it is to support others in e.g. health and social care work, teaching and learning, advocacy and mediation, support and project work and other helping roles.
This course normally runs one day or evening per week, for 30 weeks, starting in September.
- Each application is considered on individual merit
- Entry is subject to attending a course information session or informal interview
- The learner must be over the age of 18
The course will cover:
- Using counselling skills ethically and safely
- Establishing and sustaining the boundaries of the helping role
- Working empathically as a helper
- Focusing on the helpee’s needs and concerns
- Using self-awareness in helping work
- Using a range of counselling skills to facilitate the helping interaction
- Continuous assessment during the course
- Internal assessment
- Portfolio of evidence
- Practical examination
- Written examination
On successful completion learners may wish to progress to the Level 3 Counselling Studies course.
This qualification will also enable successful learners to work as helpers within a range of job and career opportunities which include:
- Advice and advocacy support
- Care worker
- Contact centre advisor
- Healthcare professionals
- Helpline operator
- Home care assistant
- Public services, including probation, substance misuse agencies and criminal justice sector
- Welfare and advice worker
- Youth worker
- Stationery - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course
- You will need your own device/laptop and a good internet connection
Any costs above are approximate and may change. For information on refunds and course cancellations please see the fee policy.
- No additional costs
What are the entry requirements?
- Each application is considered on individual merit
- Entry is subject to attending a course information session or informal interview
- The learner must be over the age of 18
What will I learn?
The course will cover:
- Using counselling skills ethically and safely
- Establishing and sustaining the boundaries of the helping role
- Working empathically as a helper
- Focusing on the helpee’s needs and concerns
- Using self-awareness in helping work
- Using a range of counselling skills to facilitate the helping interaction
Can I do this course in Welsh?
How will I be assessed?
- Continuous assessment during the course
- Internal assessment
- Portfolio of evidence
- Practical examination
- Written examination
What can I do next?
On successful completion learners may wish to progress to the Level 3 Counselling Studies course.
This qualification will also enable successful learners to work as helpers within a range of job and career opportunities which include:
- Advice and advocacy support
- Care worker
- Contact centre advisor
- Healthcare professionals
- Helpline operator
- Home care assistant
- Public services, including probation, substance misuse agencies and criminal justice sector
- Welfare and advice worker
- Youth worker
Do I need to bring/buy any equipment?
- Stationery - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course
- You will need your own device/laptop and a good internet connection
Are there any additional costs?
- No additional costs
Additional Information
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