Free Level 2 Counselling Course in Great Yarmouth. Evening classes run at East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus, making it possible to study without giving up your day. This free counselling course for adults covers the core skills used in counselling conversations, including listening, responding, and supporting others effectively. The course runs for 60 hours in total. It sits within the Access to Higher Education department and uses NCFE as the awarding body. You'll come away with a solid foundation in counselling skills and a recognised level 2 counselling qualification.
Who this course is for
Counselling Skills L2 Cert E&T (FDZ00AAAL2 25/26GA) is based in the Access to HE department and is designed to help you develop skills in this area. We have chosen NCFE as the exam board for this course.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements available on request.
What you will learn
You'll develop active listening skills used in counselling conversations.
You'll learn how to respond to others in a supportive and non-judgemental way.
You'll explore the values and ethics that underpin counselling practice.
You'll practise skills for building trust and rapport with the people you support.
You'll understand boundaries and how to maintain them in a helping relationship.
You'll reflect on your own communication style and how it affects others.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in a classroom setting during evening sessions at East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus. Learning is interactive, with skills practice forming a central part of each session. Assessment is through the NCFE qualification framework. You'll be assessed on your understanding of counselling skills and your ability to apply them. The centre will confirm the full assessment details when you enrol.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus 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. Help clients with emotional as well as practical needs.
Youth support worker. Work with young people facing difficulties.
Teaching assistant. Support pupils' wellbeing alongside their learning.
SEN teaching assistant. Work with pupils who need additional emotional support.
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 closer to working in a counselling role.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Counselling or Psychology). Opens the door to university-level study in counselling, psychology, or social work.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training. Useful if you're interested in teaching or training others in a community or further education setting.
