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Counselling

Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (Classroom Based)

Next Open Event · 10th September 4:30pm to 7:00pm

The aim of this course is to provide learners with a basic knowledge of the counselling profession and an understanding of and ability to use basic Counselling skills in a practical setting. First steps in Counselling Theory provides a basic understanding of the roots of counselling theory.

The aim of this unit is to show how theory underpins some of the skills identified and practised in the Introduction to Counselling unit. It also provides a basic understanding of the three main areas of counselling theory, and how learners can begin to relate to counselling practice.

What You’ll Learn

Course Structure

Understand the differences in counselling and other helping roles using counselling skills.
Learn about the role of professional guidelines and frameworks involved in the ethical use of counselling.
Explore the core qualities needed for the profession and develop practical skills to help support individuals.
Provides a basic understanding of the 3 main approaches to Counselling

On completion of this course, you can progress to the Level 3 Certificate in Counselling

Assessment Methods

Written assignment
Professional discussion
Role play
Reflective Journals
Exam

How You're Assessed

Assessment Methods

Written assignment

Professional discussion

Role play

Reflective Journals

Exam

Career Destinations

Where This Course Takes You

Psychotherapists and Cognitive Behaviour Therapists

Up to £58,614
/year

Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists use a variety of therapies in one-on-one or group settings to help people with mental health issues, stress, emotional and relationship problems.

Therapy Professionals

Up to £48,395
/year

Job holders in this unit group plan and apply physical and therapeutic treatments and activities to assist recovery from physical and mental illness and to minimise the effects of disabilities.

Youth and Community Workers

Up to £39,948
/year

Youth and community workers provide support to individuals or groups of individuals through a range of activities or services that aim to encourage participation in social and community life and […]

Registered Mental Health Nurses

Up to £58,460
/year

Registered mental health nurses support and care for people with a range of mental health conditions, in hospital and community settings, and help them towards recovery and management of their […]

Your progression pathway

Before this GCSEs or Level 1
This course Level 2 Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (Classroom Based)
Costs

Course Fees

UK

 

Please Note Course Fees are subject to change.

For Careers Advisers

Quick Reference Guide

Level

Level 2

Duration

Course is part time you will be in college for 3 hours a week for 25 weeks.

Study Mode

Part-Time

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