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Counselling Skills

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Agored Cymru Level 2 Counselling Communication Skills | Agored Cymru Level 2 Counselling Skills

If you have a caring nature and like the idea of counselling, this is the ideal course to learn and practise a range of skills as the first step towards becoming a counselling practitioner.

SKU: 1201H7311
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ID: 55916/ 55917/ 55918/ 54701/ 54702/ 54703

£150.00

Is this course right for me?

These introductory courses are aimed at those who may have little or no experience in the subject and it does not lead directly to an employed role. However, it has been designed as the first step in the ladder for professional development for aspiring and practising counsellors.

This course is not suitable for anyone who has had a recent bereavement or trauma and not suitable for personal therapy.

Divided into two eight week parts:

  • Part one (Counselling Communication Skills) can be completed as a standalone unit designed to develop your communication skills
  • Part two (Counselling Skills) covers the skills and attitudes required in counselling; you must complete part one before commencing part two

Part one courses normally start in the Autumn and Spring terms, and Part two courses start in Spring and Summer terms.

  • No formal entry requirements
  • Life skills, experience and maturity are important
  • You should have some basic computer skills including being able to save and locate files and access websites
  • The learner must be over the age of 19

Counselling Communication Skills

This part can be completed as a standalone qualification designed to develop your communication skills

You will cover the skills and qualities needed in a counsellor: paraphrasing, open and closed questions, verbal and non-verbal communication.

Modules to be studied include:

  • Communication Skills Used in Counselling
  • Paraphrase Statements
  • Difference Between Open and Closed Questions
  • Verbal and Non-verbal Communications
  • Barriers to Communication in the Counselling Settings
  • Non-judgemental Behaviour

Counselling Skills

To complete this part you must complete part one.

This unit covers the skills and attitudes necessary in counselling, understanding of personal awareness of values and skills which may affect a helping relationship.

Modules to be studied include:

  • Counselling Skills Theory
  • Ethical Approaches in Counselling
  • Skills, Knowledge and Attitudes Desirable in Counselling
  • Develop Self-awareness in Helping Settings

Learners are able to complete either the full qualification or certain units or elements through the medium of Welsh/bilingually. Visit our Welsh Language in the College page to find out what else is available to you.

  • Continuous assessment during the course
  • Portfolio of evidence

On successful completion of both parts you may want to do the Level 3 Counselling Studies course.

  • You will need to bring your own device/laptop for this course, click here to find out more

Any costs above are approximate and may change. For information on refunds and course cancellations please see the fee policy.

  • No additional costs
Any costs above are approximate and may change. For information on refunds and course cancellations please see the fee policy.
  • No formal entry requirements
  • Life skills, experience and maturity are important
  • You should have some basic computer skills including being able to save and locate files and access websites
  • The learner must be over the age of 19

Counselling Communication Skills

This part can be completed as a standalone qualification designed to develop your communication skills

You will cover the skills and qualities needed in a counsellor: paraphrasing, open and closed questions, verbal and non-verbal communication.

Modules to be studied include:

  • Communication Skills Used in Counselling
  • Paraphrase Statements
  • Difference Between Open and Closed Questions
  • Verbal and Non-verbal Communications
  • Barriers to Communication in the Counselling Settings
  • Non-judgemental Behaviour

Counselling Skills

To complete this part you must complete part one.

This unit covers the skills and attitudes necessary in counselling, understanding of personal awareness of values and skills which may affect a helping relationship.

Modules to be studied include:

  • Counselling Skills Theory
  • Ethical Approaches in Counselling
  • Skills, Knowledge and Attitudes Desirable in Counselling
  • Develop Self-awareness in Helping Settings

Learners are able to complete either the full qualification or certain units or elements through the medium of Welsh/bilingually. Visit our Welsh Language in the College page to find out what else is available to you.

  • Continuous assessment during the course
  • Portfolio of evidence

On successful completion of both parts you may want to do the Level 3 Counselling Studies course.

  • You will need to bring your own device/laptop for this course, click here to find out more
Any costs above are approximate and may change. For information on refunds and course cancellations please see the fee policy.
  • No additional costs
Any costs above are approximate and may change. For information on refunds and course cancellations please see the fee policy.
Disclaimer:
The College takes all reasonable steps to provide the educational services and courses as described above. Details are correct at the time of editing but may be subject to change without prior notice. Courses will not run if student numbers are insufficient. The College has the right to refuse individuals entry to courses in certain circumstances. Prospective students may be advised of more suitable alternatives, if appropriate. The entry requirements stated are those that are normally required to undertake the programme of study.
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