Free Level 2 Counselling Course in Enfield. Classes run at Capital City College Enfield Campus, part-time during the day. No previous qualifications are needed. The course runs over 42 weeks and covers the major approaches to counselling, the ethics of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy's framework, and the awareness and sensitivity involved in supporting people through change. All applicants have an assessment and interview before starting, to confirm the course is the right fit.
Who this course is for
This course will give you the skills needed to work as a counsellor, increasing your understanding of the process and teaching you about the sensitivity and awareness needed for change and growth. You will learn about the ethics within the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy's (BCAP) Ethical Framework for Counselling and Psychotherapy, as well as the major approaches to counselling and their philosophical and practical assumptions about the nature of humans.
Entry requirements
You do not need to have any previous qualifications.All applicants must have an assessment and interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.
What you will learn
You'll explore the major approaches to counselling and their practical and philosophical foundations.
You'll study the ethics set out in the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy's Ethical Framework.
You'll develop awareness of the sensitivity required when supporting people through personal change and growth.
You'll learn about the counselling process and how it works in practice.
You'll build skills in listening, responding, and working with others in a supportive way.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Capital City College Enfield Campus. Teaching covers counselling theory, ethics, and skills practice. Assessment is through coursework and practical skills demonstration. Before the course begins, you'll have an assessment and interview to confirm the level is right for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Capital City College Enfield Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support worker, helping people through difficult life situations
Care assistant, supporting clients in community or residential settings
Youth support worker, working with young people facing challenges
Teaching assistant or SEN teaching assistant, supporting learners with additional needs
Adult educator, facilitating learning in community or further education settings
Counselling roles, working toward a counsellor position with further training
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Counselling, the next step toward practising as a counsellor and required by most counselling training programmes.
Level 3 Health and Social Care Diploma, useful if you want to move into care or support work roles.
Level 3 Education and Training Award, if you're interested in teaching or facilitating learning in adult or community settings.
