Introduction to Counselling

Introduction to Counselling
Agored Cymru Level 2 Counselling Communication Skills | Agored Cymru Level 2 Counselling Skills
For individuals with a caring nature who are drawn to the idea of counselling, this course offers the perfect opportunity to learn and practise a range of skills as an initial step toward becoming a counselling practitioner.
£150.00
Is this course right for me?
This introductory course is aimed at those who may have little or no experience in the subject and 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.
- 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
Designed to develop communication skills and cover the skills and qualities needed in a counsellor such as 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
Learners have the option to complete course assessment/assignments or elements of the course through the medium of Welsh or 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 learners may wish to do the Level 2 Counselling Studies course.
- No additional equipment required
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?
- 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
What will I learn?
Designed to develop communication skills and cover the skills and qualities needed in a counsellor such as 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
Can I do this course in Welsh?
Learners have the option to complete course assessment/assignments or elements of the course through the medium of Welsh or bilingually. Visit our Welsh Language in the College page to find out what else is available to you.
How will I be assessed?
- Continuous assessment during the course
- Portfolio of evidence
What can I do next?
On successful completion learners may wish to do the Level 2 Counselling Studies course.
Do I need to bring/buy any equipment?
- No additional equipment required
Are there any additional costs?
- No additional costs
Additional Information
Additional information
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Start Date: | No Available Dates |
Duration: | 2 months |