Free Level 2 Counselling Course in Rotherham. Classes run at Dearne Valley College, part-time during the day. The course runs over one year, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll develop the counselling skills used in support, care, education, and community roles. Funding is subject to your age and personal circumstances, so contact Dearne Valley College directly to confirm your eligibility. The course covers how to listen effectively, build trust, and respond to people in a range of settings.
Who this course is for
The course is designed for entrants to roles in which they want to develop their skills, progression and/or career opportunities in this field or area. Please see the RNN Group course website for further information and advice.
What you will learn
You'll develop active listening skills used in one-to-one support settings.
You'll learn how to build rapport and maintain appropriate boundaries with clients.
You'll explore the core values and ethics that underpin counselling practice.
You'll practise responding to people in distress in a supportive and non-judgmental way.
You'll study how personal values and self-awareness affect helping relationships.
You'll gain an understanding of different counselling approaches and when they apply.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Dearne Valley College. Teaching is delivered face to face, with group discussion and skills practice forming a central part of each session. Assessment is likely to include written assignments and observed or reflective practice tasks. Contact the college directly for full details of how you'll be assessed on this course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Dearne Valley College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults in care homes or community settings.
Support worker: helping people with mental health, learning, or social needs.
Youth support worker: working with young people in schools or community projects.
Teaching assistant: supporting pupils in mainstream or specialist classrooms.
SEN teaching assistant: working with children with additional learning needs.
Adult educator: delivering learning programmes to adults in community settings.
Counselling volunteer: working in a voluntary capacity with a counselling service.
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Counselling: the next step if you want to move toward practising as a counsellor. Most training organisations require a Level 2 counselling qualification before entry.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you're moving into teaching or training roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: broadens your options across care and support work.
