Free Level 2 Counselling Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your work and home life. This free counselling course runs over 26 weeks and covers the core skills used in counselling conversations, including listening, empathy, and supporting others through difficulty. It suits people moving into support, care, or education roles, as well as those exploring counselling as a longer-term direction. The level 2 counselling qualification is awarded by NCFE.
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 values and ethics that underpin counselling practice.
You'll learn how to build rapport and communicate empathetically.
You'll understand how personal values and beliefs can affect helping relationships.
You'll study models and frameworks used in counselling conversations.
You'll reflect on your own communication style and how to develop it.
How you will learn
You study online, working through course materials in your own time. Assessment is based on written assignments and reflective tasks that you complete and submit digitally. There are no exams. Your work is assessed against the NCFE qualification standards. Visit Farnborough College's website for the most up-to-date information on start dates and course details.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Farnborough College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support worker. Use counselling skills to support adults in care or community settings.
Care assistant. Apply listening and empathy skills in health and social care roles.
Teaching assistant. Support pupils' wellbeing and communication in school.
SEN teaching assistant. Work with children and young people with additional needs.
Youth support worker. Help young people navigate challenges in community or education settings.
Adult educator. Facilitate learning for adults in community or further education contexts.
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills. The natural next step if you want to deepen your counselling knowledge and move closer to practice.
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. Required by most professional bodies before you can practise as a counsellor. Leads toward membership of organisations such as BACP.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training. A route into teaching or training roles if you want to work in adult education or community learning.
