Level 2 Counselling Course in Hastings. Classes run at East Sussex College Hastings Station Plaza Campus, part-time during the day over 17 weeks. You must have completed the Level 1 Interpersonal Skills Award before applying, and entry is open to those aged 19 or over at the start of the academic year. The course explores how counselling skills apply across different settings, with the Person Centred Approach at its core. You'll also develop your own self-awareness alongside your practical skills.
Who this course is for
This course will help you to explore the application of counselling skills in a range of different settings. Underpinning your learning will be the Person Centred Approach to counselling which offers you a challenging and exciting opportunity to engage in counselling and explore self development. All applicants need to have completed the Level 1 Interpersonal Skills Award. Please note, entry is only open to those aged 19 or over at the start of the academic year.
Entry requirements
Please see website
What you will learn
You'll explore the Person Centred Approach and how it shapes counselling practice.
You'll apply counselling skills across a range of different settings.
You'll develop your ability to listen actively and respond with empathy.
You'll examine your own values, beliefs, and personal development.
You'll build an understanding of ethical boundaries in counselling relationships.
You'll reflect on your own communication and interpersonal skills in practice.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom through a mix of discussion, skills practice, and reflective activities. The Person Centred Approach runs through all sessions. Assessment for the NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills includes written assignments and reflective work that you complete alongside your classes. You'll need an A4 ring binder to organise your coursework.
What you will need to bring
An A4 ring binder is required for this course. East Sussex College Hastings Station Plaza Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support worker. Use counselling skills to support people in community or residential settings.
Care assistant. Apply listening and communication skills in care environments.
Youth support worker. Work with young people facing personal or social challenges.
Teaching assistant. Support pupils' emotional wellbeing alongside classroom learning.
SEN teaching assistant. Help students with additional needs in school settings.
Adult educator. Facilitate learning for adults in community or further education.
Counselling volunteer. Build experience in a counselling or listening service.
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Counselling. The next step if you want to develop your counselling practice further and work toward professional counselling roles.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training. Useful if you're moving toward teaching or training roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care. Broadens your options across care and support work settings.
