Why Study This Course?
Do you want to develop valuable counselling skills and take the first step towards a rewarding career? The CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills is designed for individuals who want to use counselling skills in their work or personal lives. You’ll gain a nationally-recognised qualification, develop essential skills, and build a solid foundation for further professional training. This course is perfect for those with a personal interest in counselling or those working in related professions.
This course offers an entry-level progression into counselling training. You will:
Develop a strong understanding of what counselling entails.
Gain practical skills to help others effectively.
Take the first step towards becoming a qualified counsellor at Level 4.
Enhance your personal and professional development.
This course covers:
Use counselling skills ethically and safely
Establish and maintain appropriate boundaries in a helping role
Work with empathy when supporting others
Focus on the needs and concerns of the person being helped
Use self-awareness in your helping work
Apply a range of counselling skills during interactions
Use feedback and reflection to improve your counselling skills
You'll learn through a variety of engaging methods, including written assignments, tutor observations, and peer feedback. We use reflective journals, practical skills practice in triads, group work, seminars, workshops, projects, presentations, and tutorials. We provide a supportive learning environment to help you develop your skills and confidence.
To enrol on the Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills, you must:
Have English at Level 2.
No previous training or experience is required.
You will build a portfolio of evidence throughout the course, primarily through assignments assessed by your tutor. We'll also assess your ability to work independently and within a group. You'll complete reflective learning statements to track your progress. Your "Fitness to Practice" will be assessed, ensuring you demonstrate the personal competencies required to be a counsellor. Successful completion allows you to progress to further counselling qualifications.
This qualification may be eligible for funding in England under local flexibility arrangements. It has NCPS Recognised Qualification CPCAB CSK-L2 status by the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). This qualification is an important step in counselling training, but it does not, on its own, qualify you to practice as a counsellor. You'll need further qualifications/training to do so.
Please note that tutors may occasionally be changed at short notice. While teaching styles may vary, we ensure consistent quality across all of our courses. For this reason, a change of tutor does not qualify for a refund.