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Level 2 Counselling Course Online – Impact Futures The Urban Building

CostFree
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body

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About this course

Level 2 Counselling Course. Study online, at your own pace, over 12 weeks. This counselling course does not qualify you to practise as a counsellor, but it gives you a solid grounding in counselling skills and techniques. You can use that knowledge to support people more effectively in an existing role, or as a stepping stone toward a full counselling qualification. The course is funded by the provider, so there is no cost to you regardless of your age.

Who this course is for

While this course does not qualify you to practice as a counsellor, it is suitable for those who wish to gain a better understanding of counselling skills and techniques in order to engage in appropriate interaction. You could use this knowledge to complement an existing role, or as a basis for continued study to attain a qualification in this sector.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore core counselling theories and how they apply to real conversations.
  • You'll develop active listening skills and learn how to use them in supportive interactions.
  • You'll understand boundaries and ethical practice in helping relationships.
  • You'll learn how to communicate empathy and build rapport with people in distress.
  • You'll identify when to refer someone to specialist support.
  • You'll recognise the difference between counselling skills and practising as a counsellor.

How you will learn

You'll study entirely 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. You can fit study around your existing commitments, and you'll have tutor support available throughout the 12 weeks.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Impact Futures The Urban Building will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Support worker. Use counselling skills to support vulnerable adults day to day.
  • Care assistant. Communicate more effectively with people in your care.
  • Teaching assistant. Help students who need emotional or pastoral support.
  • SEN teaching assistant. Support pupils with additional needs using listening techniques.
  • Youth support worker. Work with young people facing personal or social challenges.
  • Adult educator. Bring a stronger understanding of learner wellbeing to your teaching.
  • Counselling administrator or receptionist. Work in a counselling service in a non-clinical role.

What you could study next

This level 2 counselling qualification is a recognised starting point for further study in the sector. You could progress to a Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Counselling, which develops your skills toward supervised practice. From there, a Level 4 or Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling is typically required to work as a qualified counsellor. Many learners also use this Certificate to support progression into social work, mental health support, or education roles.

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