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Free Level 2 Counselling Course in Haringey – Capital City College Tottenham Campus – Evening

CostFREE
Duration41 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCPCAB awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Counselling Course in Haringey. Evening classes run at Capital City College Tottenham Campus, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. No previous qualifications are needed, though all applicants have an assessment and interview to confirm the course is right for them. You'll explore the major approaches to counselling, the ethics of the BACP framework, and how to use counselling skills safely and empathetically. The course runs over 41 weeks part-time.

Who this course is for

This course will give you the skills needed to work towards becoming a counsellor, increasing your understanding of the process and teaching you about the sensitivity and awareness needed for change and growth. You will learn about the ethics within the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy's (BCAP) Ethical Framework for Counselling and Psychotherapy, as well as the major approaches to counselling and their philosophical and practical assumptions about the nature of humans.

Entry requirements

You do not need to have any previous qualifications.All applicants must have an assessment and interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them. If you are receiving Mental Health support through an agency then this must be completed before entry onto the course.

What you will learn

  • You'll use counselling skills ethically and safely in helping interactions.
  • You'll learn how to establish and maintain the boundaries of a helping role.
  • You'll develop empathetic listening and responding skills.
  • You'll practise focusing on the needs and concerns of the person you're helping.
  • You'll build self-awareness and understand how it applies to helping work.
  • You'll study the major approaches to counselling and their core assumptions.
  • You'll learn about the BACP Ethical Framework for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
  • You'll use feedback and reflection to develop your counselling skills.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in person at the Tottenham Campus on evenings throughout the academic year. Learning is built around discussion, skills practice, and reflective work. You'll be assessed through coursework, written assignments, and observed practice. Self-reflection is a core part of the assessment, alongside tutor feedback on your use of counselling skills in class.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Capital City College Tottenham Campus 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 empathy skills in care settings.
  • Teaching assistant. Support pupils' emotional wellbeing in school.
  • SEN teaching assistant. Work with students who need additional support.
  • Youth support worker. Help young people with personal and social challenges.
  • 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

A natural next step is a Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies, which takes your skills and theory further and is typically required before training as a qualified counsellor. From there, a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling is the route toward practitioner-level work. Some learners also progress into health and social care qualifications at Level 3, depending on the direction they want to take.

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