Counselling Skills Level 2 Certificate

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Select	Status	Course Code	Date	Duration	Time	Location	Costs
Enquire	Please Enquire	L200002A/2	Tue 13 Jan 2026	20 Weeks	17:30 - 20:30	Aireville Campus	£ 302* Exam: £60

* Fee remission may be available for this course, visit Fees and Funding for further information

Are you looking to strengthen your ability to support others through meaningful conversations?

This course introduces you to the foundations of counselling skills, helping you develop confidence in effective communication and active listening.
You’ll explore key counselling theories, ethical considerations, and the importance of personal development in this field. Through practical techniques and reflective learning, you’ll gain the tools to interact with empathy and understanding, whether in a professional setting or for personal growth.

Why choose this course?

Learn essential skills to support others effectively
Build confidence in empathetic communication
Prepare for further study in counselling

Entry Requirements

There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this course; however, you may find it helpful if you have already achieved a Level 1 qualification.

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Further Study

Although this programme does not qualify you to practise as a counsellor, it will prepare you for progression to the Level 3 qualification

Fees and Funding

How to enrol

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Part-time courses are term-time only.
See our term dates for further information.

Did you know that some of our courses are free if you earn less than £25,750 living in West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire & Lancashire?

Distance Learning call 01756 693 800 or email distancelearning@craven-college.ac.uk

Courses in the community call 01756 693 800 or email communitylearning@craven-college.ac.uk

All other Part-time courses call 01756 693 309 or email parttime@craven-college.ac.uk

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10:00 - 12:00

Open Evening (Aviation Academy) 21 January
17:30 - 19:30

Taster Morning (Yr 11) 30 January
09:30 - 11:30

Chicago 06 February - 07 February

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Thursday – 8:30am – 5:00pm
Friday – 8:30am – 4:30pm

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