Adults

Counselling, Hybrid Learning

Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills

Many people find it helpful to seek counselling at some point in their lives, and a counsellor can provide support for people in a variety of situations. If you are interested in supporting people to improve their personal well-being, this course will provide you with the correct understanding, knowledge and skills to do that.

During this online course, you will learn about core counselling skills and how to use them in a counselling relationship. You will also be taught about counselling theory and the ethical framework that informs how counsellors use their skills.

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Start Date and Duration

This hybrid learning course has flexible start dates throughout the year and can take up to 26 weeks to complete. However, the flexibility of the course allows you to learn at your own pace.

Course Content

You will develop an understanding of key counselling skills and the ethical framework of how to implement these skills, in a counselling relationship.

Units covered include:

Diversity and ethics in the use of counselling skills
Introduction to counselling skills theories
Counselling skills and personal development
Using counselling skills

Assessment Methods

The course is completed through an online platform and assessed through a series of online assessments.

Full tutor support will be provided throughout the course and you will be able to contact your tutor via telephone, email, Microsoft Teams and face-to-face drop in sessions at our St Helens Town Centre Campus.

On completion you will receive a nationally recognised qualification, awarded by NCFE.

Entry Requirements

No previous qualifications are necessary. However, as this course is completed through an online platform, access to a computer or laptop is recommended and some basic computer skills are required.

Students also have access to our campus libraries including quiet study spaces and computer suites.

Course Cost

Course fees are dependent on your personal circumstances and you may be eligible for funding. Our hybrid learning courses may be free to UK residents who live in the Liverpool or Greater Manchester City Region. Those who live in devolved combined authorities outside Liverpool and Greater Manchester will not be eligible for course funding.

The College will carry out a simple funding assessment to check eligibility.

Please note, any learner who has received funding for the course and does not successfully complete will be liable to pay for the course fees.

Future Progression Opportunities

This course provides fantastic progression on to further hybrid learning courses depending on your career aims. Take a look at our full range of hybrid learning courses here.

Degree Overview

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Careers and Progression

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