Free Level 2 Counselling Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your existing commitments. This free counselling course covers core counselling skills, key theoretical approaches, and the principles behind effective helping relationships. You'll explore how to support others through structured, empathetic interaction. The course typically takes 25 weeks. A level 2 counselling qualification opens doors to roles in care, education, youth work, and support services.
Who this course is for
This TQUK qualification focuses on essential counselling skills to enable you to provide support wherever required. The course provides you with an understanding of various theoretical approaches and covers the importance of a counselling relationship and helpful interaction techniques. Many people find it helpful and empowering to seek the support of counselling at some point in their lives. People in any situation could benefit from counselling, and those with the correct understanding, knowledge and skills can provide them with support to improve their wellbeing.
Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll explore the core principles behind counselling relationships and why they matter.
You'll study a range of theoretical approaches used in counselling practice.
You'll develop skills in active listening and helpful interaction techniques.
You'll learn how to provide structured emotional support to others.
You'll understand the ethical boundaries and responsibilities involved in a counselling role.
You'll gain insight into how counselling benefits people across different life situations.
How you will learn
You'll study online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is based on written assignments and reflective tasks that you complete and submit online. There are no exams. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm that the Level 2 Counselling Course is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. BCoT will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support worker. Use counselling skills to support vulnerable adults.
Care assistant. Apply listening and communication skills in care settings.
Teaching assistant. Support pupils' emotional wellbeing in schools.
SEN teaching assistant. Help students with additional needs feel understood.
Youth support worker. Work with young people facing personal challenges.
Adult educator. Facilitate learning for adults in community settings.
Counselling volunteer. Build experience in a counselling or helpline role.
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills. The natural next step if you want to deepen your counselling knowledge and move closer to a practitioner role.
Level 3 Diploma in Counselling. A more substantial qualification that many counselling training programmes require before you can work with clients.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training. Useful if you're moving toward a teaching or facilitation role in adult learning.
