Free Level 2 Counselling Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your work and other commitments. The course is designed for people who use counselling skills as part of their role, whether in care, education, or support work. It typically takes 7 weeks to complete. You'll build a solid foundation in counselling skills and learn how to apply them in practice. To access the free counselling course, you must live in England and be 19 years old or older. You'll need your National Insurance number, ID, employment documents, and details of previous qualifications to enrol.
Who this course is for
This course is for anyone who provides counselling support as part of their role.
What you will learn
You'll understand the core principles and values that underpin counselling practice.
You'll learn how to use active listening and communication skills in a support context.
You'll explore how to build and maintain a helping relationship with clients or service users.
You'll recognise the boundaries and limits of a counselling skills role.
You'll identify how personal values and beliefs can affect the support you give.
You'll understand how to respond to people in distress in a safe and ethical way.
How you will learn
The course is delivered entirely online, so you can study when it suits you. Learning is self-paced, with written materials and activities to work through in your own time. Assessment is through written assignments and reflective tasks that you submit online. There are no exams. You'll demonstrate your understanding by applying counselling skills concepts to real situations from your work or life experience.
What you will need to bring
Learning Curve Courses will confirm anything you need before you start. You will need your National Insurance number, a form of identification, employment documents, and details of your previous qualifications ready for enrolment.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support worker. Use counselling skills to support vulnerable adults day to day.
Care assistant. Apply listening and communication skills in care settings.
Teaching assistant. Support pupils' emotional wellbeing alongside classroom learning.
SEN teaching assistant. Help children with additional needs feel heard and understood.
Youth support worker. Work with young people facing personal or social challenges.
Adult educator. Facilitate learning for adults in community or further education settings.
Counselling support role. Provide structured emotional support as part of a wider team.
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills. The natural next step if you want to deepen your counselling knowledge and take on more responsibility in a support role.
Level 3 Diploma in Counselling. Required if you plan to train as a qualified counsellor. Most counsellor training programmes expect a Level 3 qualification before entry.
Level 3 Award in Health and Social Care. Broadens your options across care and support work if you work in a health or social care setting.
