Free Level 2 Counselling Course in Street. Classes run at Strode College, part-time during the day, one day a week over a year. The course is free for learners aged 16 to 18 years old. You'll study the core skills used in counselling conversations, including active listening, empathy, and how to support people through difficult situations. The course suits anyone balancing study with other commitments. It opens doors to roles in care, support work, education, and youth services.
Who this course is for
UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite.
Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes
such as furthering personal development and career opportunities.
They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual
course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.
What you will learn
You'll develop active listening skills used in one-to-one support conversations.
You'll explore the core values and ethics that underpin counselling practice.
You'll learn how to build rapport and communicate empathetically.
You'll understand how personal experiences and self-awareness affect helping relationships.
You'll study different counselling approaches and when they are used.
You'll practise skills through role-play and reflective exercises.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Strode College, combining tutor-led input with group discussion and skills practice. Assessment is through written assignments and reflective work that you complete alongside your classes. You'll also take part in observed skills practice, where you demonstrate counselling techniques in a structured setting.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Strode College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults in residential or community settings
Support worker: helping people with mental health or social care needs
Youth support worker: working with young people in schools or community projects
Teaching assistant: supporting pupils with emotional or behavioural needs
SEN teaching assistant: working alongside children with additional learning needs
Counselling volunteer: building hours toward a professional counselling qualification
Adult educator: facilitating learning in community or further education settings
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Counselling: the next step if you want to move toward professional counselling practice. Most training organisations require a Level 2 counselling qualification before you can apply.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: broadens your options across care and support roles.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you are interested in teaching or facilitating learning in adult education.
