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Level 2 Counselling Course in Darlington

CostFREE
Duration18 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCPCAB awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Counselling Course in Darlington. Evening counselling classes run at Darlington College, part-time over 18 weeks. The course is free for some learners, and fees may apply for others depending on your personal circumstances. This level 2 counselling qualification builds advanced listening and communication skills you can use in a range of roles, from support work to teaching assistance. It won't qualify you as a counsellor, but it gives you a strong foundation and helps you decide whether further counselling training is right for you. You must be 18 or over to enrol.

Who this course is for

This course allows you to learn advanced counselling skills to help and support others either in a voluntary or employed capacity. It will not teach you to be a counsellor, but it will give you useful skills which can be applied in a variety of roles and may help you decide whether or not you want to train as a counsellor.

Candidates must be able to:

Cope with course content

Translate intra-personal experience into language

Benefit from self-development

Be motivated towards developing as a helper

Be emotionally stable

Identify reasons for training beyond just personal development

Provide references

Have awareness of difference and diversity

Entry requirements

You must be 18 years of age to study this programme. In order to complete this course successfully you need a good level of literacy and IT skills as some work will need to be completed using the internet and emailed to tutor. You will receive access to computers and an email account once enrolled , it is essential to have access from home.This qualification is not suitable for those who are currently in a state of severe emotional difficulty and/or severe psychological confusion.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop advanced listening and communication skills used in counselling practice.
  • You'll learn how to support others in voluntary or employed settings.
  • You'll explore self-awareness and personal development as part of the learning process.
  • You'll understand the boundaries and ethics of using counselling skills responsibly.
  • You'll apply counselling approaches to real situations in care, education, and support roles.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in the classroom on weekday evenings at Darlington College. You'll take part in group discussions, reflective exercises, and skills practice. Some work is completed online and submitted to your tutor by email. You'll need reliable internet access at home to complete coursework outside class. The course involves personal reflection, so you'll need to be comfortable exploring your own experiences as part of your learning.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Darlington College will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need access to the internet and email from home to complete and submit coursework.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant. Use counselling skills to support clients day to day.
  • Support worker. Help people through personal or social difficulties.
  • Youth support worker. Work with young people in community or education settings.
  • Teaching assistant. Support pupils with emotional or learning needs in school.
  • SEN teaching assistant. Work alongside students with special educational needs.
  • Adult educator. Facilitate learning in community or further education settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills. The next step if you want to deepen your counselling knowledge and move toward professional training.
  • Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. Required by most professional bodies, including BACP, to practise as a counsellor.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training. Useful if you want to move into teaching or training roles using your skills.
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