Level 2 Counselling Course Online – Halesowen College Whittingham Road

CostFREE
Duration18 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body

About this course

Level 2 Counselling Course. Study online, part-time, with daytime sessions over 18 weeks. Fee remission may be available, so the course could be free depending on your circumstances. Contact the Admissions department to find out what applies to you. This level 2 counselling qualification builds the core skills used in counselling, support, and care roles. You'll develop your understanding of how to listen, communicate, and respond effectively to people in need. It suits anyone who needs flexibility and cannot commit to classroom attendance.

Who this course is for

For information regarding the content of this course please contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777, alternatively course information can be found on our website by visiting www.halesowen.ac.uk

Entry requirements

For information regarding the content of this course please contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777, alternatively course information can be found on our website by visiting www.halesowen.ac.uk

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 use counselling skills in helping relationships.
  • You'll study how people communicate and how to respond with empathy.
  • You'll examine self-awareness and how it affects your work with others.
  • You'll understand boundaries and how to maintain them in a helping role.

How you will learn

The course is delivered online and studied part-time during the day. For full details on how you will be assessed and what the course involves, contact the Admissions department at Halesowen College Whittingham Road on (0121) 602 7777 or visit www.halesowen.ac.uk.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Halesowen College Whittingham Road 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. Apply listening and communication skills in care settings.
  • Teaching assistant. Support pupils' emotional and social wellbeing in school.
  • SEN teaching assistant. Work with children who have additional needs.
  • Youth support worker. Help young people navigate challenges and decisions.
  • Adult educator. Facilitate learning in community or further education settings.
  • Counselling volunteer. Build experience in a counselling or helpline role.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Counselling. The next step if you want to move toward practitioner-level counselling work. Most counselling training organisations require a Level 2 qualification before entry.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training. Opens routes into teaching and training roles if you want to work in adult education or community learning.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care. Broadens your options across care, support, and mental health roles.

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