Free Level 2 Counselling Course in Enfield. Classes run at Capital City College Enfield Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs for 12 weeks and covers the core listening and responding skills used in helping roles. You'll explore empathy, self-awareness, and how to work within the boundaries of a helping relationship. There are no entry requirements. You'll be invited to an interview to confirm the course is the right fit. Coursework is assessed internally throughout the course.
Who this course is for
If you want to learn basic counselling skills in listening and responding, relating to helping roles, then this course is for you!You may also be interested in finding out more about counselling to help you decide whether this is an opportunity you would like to consider studying further.This course commences in January 2027 for 1 Term.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this course. You will be invited to an interview to see if this course is right for you.
What you will learn
You'll practise active listening and responding skills used in helping conversations.
You'll learn how to communicate empathy and focus on the other person's needs.
You'll understand the boundaries and limitations of a helping role.
You'll develop self-awareness and reflect on how it affects your practice.
You'll use review and feedback to improve your counselling skills over time.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in a classroom at Capital City College Enfield Campus. All work is assessed internally through coursework completed during the course. There are no exams. Your tutor will give you feedback throughout to help you develop your skills.
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: use counselling skills to support people day to day.
Care assistant: apply listening skills in health and social care settings.
Youth support worker: work with young people in community or school settings.
Teaching assistant or SEN teaching assistant: support pupils' emotional wellbeing in school.
Adult educator: facilitate learning and personal development for adult learners.
Counselling trainee: a first step toward further counselling training and practice.
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Counselling: the next step if you want to train as a counsellor. Most Level 3 counselling programmes ask for a Level 2 introduction course as a starting point.
Level 3 Health and Social Care Diploma: broadens your options across care, support, and community roles.
Level 2 or 3 Mental Health qualifications: useful if you want to focus on mental health support work.
