Free Level 2 Counselling Course in Bromley. Classes run at Bromley Adult Education, part-time during the day. The course runs for 14 weeks, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll learn core listening and responding skills used in helping and support roles. The course is an introduction to counselling skills. It won't qualify you as a counsellor, but it can help you decide whether further counselling training is right for you. It can also strengthen your practice in roles like support work, teaching assistance, or care.
Who this course is for
This qualification is intended for candidates who want to:
Learn basic counselling skills (listening and responding skills) in helping roles.
Find out more about counselling (this qualification won’t teach you to be a counsellor, but may help you to decide whether or not you want to train as one);
Improve professional and personal relationships.
This qualification does not lead directly to an employed role. However, it could enhance an existing role or increase the general employability of those seeking to enter the job market.
Entry requirements
Please see www.baec.ac.uk for all information regarding this course
What you will learn
You'll develop active listening skills used in helping conversations.
You'll practise responding skills to support people effectively.
You'll explore the core principles behind counselling approaches.
You'll reflect on how counselling skills apply to professional helping roles.
You'll consider whether further counselling training suits your goals.
You'll learn how to improve communication in personal and professional relationships.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Bromley Adult Education. Teaching is delivered face to face, with group discussion and practical skills practice forming a central part of each session. Assessment is based on your demonstrated understanding of counselling skills and your ability to reflect on how you use them. Your tutor will guide you through activities that build your listening and responding skills over the 14 weeks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bromley Adult Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support worker. Use counselling skills to support clients day to day.
Care assistant. Communicate more effectively with people in your care.
Teaching assistant. Apply listening skills in classroom support roles.
SEN teaching assistant. Support pupils with additional needs more confidently.
Youth support worker. Help young people through structured conversations.
Adult educator. Bring communication skills into teaching and facilitation.
Counselling volunteer. A stepping stone toward counselling practice.
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills. The next step if you want to deepen your practice and move closer to counselling training.
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. Required to work as a qualified counsellor in most settings. Typically needs Level 3 first.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training. Useful if you want to move into teaching or training roles using your communication skills.
