Counselling Skills Level 2 Certificate
Develop essential counselling skills to support others and enhance your communication in everyday life and work.
This qualification is designed to introduce you to the use of counselling skills in everyday life and work, along with the key approaches that underpin effective practice.
You will develop greater self-awareness, improve your listening and communication skills, and learn how counselling skills can be used ethically and appropriately in a range of settings. Studying online allows you to learn at a time and pace that suits your work or home commitments, while receiving structured support from experienced tutors.
What you’ll cover:
- Developing self-understanding and personal qualities
- Identifying and accessing support
- Core counselling skills
- Demonstrating counselling skills
- Introduction to counselling skills and theories
- Diversity and ethics
For each unit, you will complete a set of knowledge-based questions as the formal assessment. Your tutor will provide feedback after each unit. All assessments must be completed and passed to successfully achieve the qualification.
Entry Requirements
Level 1 or equivalent English language qualification required.
Information
All learning materials are provided online. You will need access to a computer or laptop and a reliable internet connection.
Studying a Craven College distance learning course is a great way to gain a FREE* accredited qualification in your spare time.
After completing an induction, you will be provided with all the learning materials you need and will receive ongoing support and guidance from experienced professional tutors. This flexible learning option is ideal if you have a busy work or home life and want to study where and when it suits you.
Further Study
On completion of this course, you may progress to:
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills
- Employment or volunteering opportunities within service, charitable and customer-facing roles
This course provides a strong foundation for further study and progression into counselling, support and helping professions.
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 £26,800* living in West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire & Lancashire?
*Pending Funding Guidance
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
