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Level 2 Award in Introduction to Counselling Skills (Classroom Based)
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Overview
The Level 2 Award in Introduction to Counselling Skills is designed to provide learners with an introduction to basic counselling skills. Learners will develop their knowledge of the counselling profession, looking at the role of professional frameworks/codes of conduct and the core personal qualities that enable competent counsellors.
Learners will also begin to develop their practical skills in developing, maintaining, and concluding a basic counselling session, providing them with the skills, knowledge and understanding of practice within the boundaries of an ethical framework.
How you’ll learn
- The fundamentals of counselling
- Introduction to counselling skills
Professional discussion, written assignments.
Entry and progression
What you need and where it leads
- Entry requirements
- This course Level 2
- Further study
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this course.
Not sure you meet these? Talk to us and we will help you find the right starting point.
Careers it can lead to
With further study or experience
- Counsellors £29,100 a year
- Psychotherapists and Cognitive Behaviour Therapists £42,500 a year
- Other Psychologists £54,000 a year
- Therapy Professionals £32,000 a year
Typical pay is the UK median for each job (Lightcast, October 2026).
Fees and funding
Financial support
We also have a range of other financial support available.
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Your next step
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What happens after you apply
1
You apply
Apply online and you’ll get a confirmation email.
2
You meet your tutor
We’ll invite you to an interview to talk through the course and your plans, and make sure it’s right for you.
3
You get an offer
We’ll email you an offer, then invite you to enrol.