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Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills

Course Aims

This qualification is designed to give learners the underpinning knowledge, skills and competencies to use counselling skills ethically and safely in a variety of contexts and roles.

This qualification is for:

  • Those who have completed our Award in Effective Listening Skills Course (or equivalent)
  • Those starting the first mandatory level of training as a professional counsellor
  • Those who want to learn counselling skills in other professional or helping roles
  • Those who want to improve their professional and personal relationships as part of personal development.

Hear from our founder who explains what this course entails:

Now hear from three learners as we follow them through their journey on this course:

Becky’s story:

Amanda’s story:

Lisa’s story:

Entry requirements

Completion of our Award in Effective Listening Skills Course (or equivalent) is required to undertake this qualification and applications will be considered from anyone over the age of 18. You will be asked to attend an interview where you will discuss your readiness to embark on the next stage of training and how you think you meet the characteristics identified below:-

  • Ability to translate intra-personal experience into language
  • Are able to benefit from self development
  • Emotional stability
  • Evidence of personal insight
  • Ability to form a helping relationship
  • Awareness of difference and diversity
  • Are able to cope with the course content
  • Be motivated towards developing as a counselling practitioner

Assessment Methods

  • General Assessment
  • Peer Assessment
  • Tutor-Assessment
  • Self-Assessment

Successful completion of this course will provide an entry qualification with 18 Academic Credits awarded.

  • Cost:TBC
  • Starts:Thursday 4th September 2025
  • Location:Lichfield City Centre
  • Code:CSK-L2
  • Duration:34 wks 6pm - 9pm
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This course is part of a suite of CPCAB qualifications. Once completed, you may wish to progress (if aged 19+) to CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies.

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