Free Level 2 Counselling Course in Farnborough. Evening classes run at Farnborough College of Technology, part-time over 32 weeks. This counselling qualification fits around your existing commitments, with sessions in the evening. You'll develop core counselling skills including active listening, empathy, and understanding how to support others effectively. The course covers the theory and practice that underpin counselling work, giving you a grounding in how people communicate and how counselling relationships work.
Who this course is for
See college website for details of this course. Please note that start dates are indicative only - you should visit our website for the most up-to-date information.
What you will learn
You'll develop active listening skills used in counselling and support settings.
You'll explore the core values and ethics that guide counselling practice.
You'll learn how to build and maintain a supportive helping relationship.
You'll understand key counselling theories and how they apply in practice.
You'll practise skills for responding to people in distress or difficulty.
You'll reflect on your own communication style and how it affects others.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and run in the evening at Farnborough College of Technology. You'll learn through a mix of group discussion, skills practice, and reflective exercises. Assessment is typically through written assignments and observed practice, allowing you to demonstrate both your understanding of counselling theory and your practical skills in a supportive group setting.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Farnborough College of Technology 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: communicate effectively with clients in care settings
Teaching assistant: support pupils' emotional and social wellbeing
SEN teaching assistant: help students with additional needs in school
Youth support worker: work with young people facing challenges
Adult educator: facilitate learning in community or further education settings
Counselling: entry-level voluntary or assistant roles in counselling services
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Counselling: the next step if you want to work toward practitioner-level counselling roles. Most training providers require a Level 2 counselling qualification before entry.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you want to move into teaching or training roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: broadens your options in care and support work.
