Free Level 2 Counselling Course. Study online, with weekly sessions that fit around your existing commitments. There are no formal entry requirements, so you can start without a previous counselling qualification. Over 8 weeks, you'll build knowledge of counselling skills and how they support people's well-being. This free counselling course for adults is fully funded through the Adult Education Budget for eligible learners. You'll study how to listen effectively, understand behaviour, and apply practical skills in health, social care, and education settings.
Who this course is for
Many people find it helpful to seek the support of counselling at some point in their lives. People in any situation could benefit from counselling, those with the correct understanding, knowledge and skills can provide them with the support to improve personal well-being.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements.
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of core counselling skills and how to apply them.
You'll learn how to listen actively and communicate supportively with people in distress.
You'll understand how behaviour that challenges can affect individuals and those around them.
You'll explore the principles of personal well-being and how counselling supports it.
You'll gain awareness of how counselling skills are used in health, social care, and education settings.
How you will learn
The course runs online with weekly live sessions delivered over Microsoft Teams. You'll work through the material week by week over 8 weeks. Assessment is based on the work you complete during the course. There are no exams. You'll be assessed on your understanding of counselling skills and related knowledge throughout your study.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Total Training Provision 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 settings.
Care assistant: help clients with emotional as well as practical needs.
Youth support worker: support young people's mental health and well-being.
Teaching assistant: apply listening and communication skills in school settings.
SEN teaching assistant: support pupils with additional emotional or behavioural needs.
Adult educator: work with learners who need pastoral as well as academic support.
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 a counselling role.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: broadens your options across the health and care sector.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you want to move into teaching or training roles.
