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Level 2 Counselling Course in Redditch – Heart of Worcestershire College Redditch Campus – Evening

Cost£640.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCPCAB awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Counselling Course in Redditch. Evening classes run at Heart of Worcestershire College Redditch Campus on Thursday evenings from 6pm to 9pm. The course runs for 30 weeks over one year. You'll develop core listening and communication skills used across counselling, support work, health, and education settings. There are no formal entry requirements, though you'll complete a short written piece during enrolment so the college can review your literacy. This level 2 counselling qualification does not qualify you to practise as a counsellor, but it is the recognised first step for anyone training toward that goal.

Who this course is for

Do you want to become a counsellor? Are you a good listener? Are you caring, compassionate and keen to help others? If the answer is yes, then this course could be the perfect choice for you.

This course is ideal for anyone looking to develop core counselling skills that can be used in a wide range of professional, voluntary, and personal settings.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however, a keen interest and desire to pursue a career in counselling would be advantageous.

You will be required to produce a hand written piece of work to allow for a review of your literacy skills, as part of our enrolment process.

Please be aware Counselling training is not suitable if you're currently experiencing a state of severe emotional difficulty and/or severe psychological distress.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop active listening skills used in counselling and support roles.
  • You'll learn how to build and maintain a helping relationship with clients.
  • You'll explore core counselling concepts and theoretical frameworks.
  • You'll practise self-awareness and reflective skills as part of your development.
  • You'll understand the ethical principles that underpin counselling practice.
  • You'll apply communication skills in role-play and experiential exercises.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom-based, meeting one evening a week at the Redditch Campus. Learning includes taught sessions, group discussion, and experiential exercises where you practise counselling skills with other learners. There is a reflective element to the course, and you will need a laptop or desktop computer with a stable internet connection to participate fully. Assessment is through coursework and skills-based activities rather than formal exams.

What you will need to bring

You will need access to a laptop or desktop computer and a stable Wi-Fi connection to participate fully in the course. Heart of Worcestershire College Redditch Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: use counselling skills in care and support settings.
  • Support worker: help individuals through emotional or practical difficulties.
  • Youth support worker: support young people in community or school settings.
  • SEN teaching assistant: assist pupils with additional emotional or learning needs.
  • Teaching assistant: support learners in educational environments.
  • Adult educator: work in community learning or adult education roles.
  • Volunteer counsellor: work in charitable or community counselling services while training further.

What you could study next

  • CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies: the next step if you want to continue training toward becoming a qualified counsellor.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Counselling: a more in-depth qualification that moves you closer to practitioner-level training.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you want to move into teaching or training roles in health and social care.
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