Free Level 2 Counselling Course in Worcester. Evening counselling classes run at Heart of Worcestershire College, one evening a week over 30 weeks. This free counselling course covers core listening and communication skills used in helping, support, and care roles. You'll write a short piece as part of enrolment so the college can review your literacy. There are no formal entry requirements. Note that this level 2 counselling qualification introduces counselling concepts but does not qualify you to practise as a counsellor. It is the required first step for anyone planning to train further.
Who this course is for
Do you want to become a counsellor? Are you a good listener? Are you caring, compassionate and keen to help others? If the answer is yes, then this course could be the perfect choice for you. , , This course is a recognised qualification in any profession where you need essential listening and communication skills. This is the compulsory starting course for training to become a qualified counsellor.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however, a keen interest and desire to pursue a career in counselling would be advantageous., , You will be required to produce a hand written piece of work to allow for a review of your literacy skills, as part of our enrolment process., , Please be aware Counselling training is not suitable if you're currently experiencing a state of severe emotional difficulty and/or severe psychological distress. The course involves experiential element
What you will learn
You'll develop active listening skills used in counselling and support settings.
You'll explore core counselling concepts and how they apply in practice.
You'll learn how to communicate empathetically with people in difficulty.
You'll practise skills through experiential learning with other students.
You'll understand personal and professional boundaries in a helping role.
You'll reflect on your own values and how they affect your interactions with others.
How you will learn
Classes run one evening a week, Wednesday 18:00 to 21:00, at Heart of Worcestershire College in Worcester. Learning includes taught sessions, group discussion, and experiential exercises where you practise counselling skills with other students. Assessment is through the CPCAB framework and includes written work and skills-based tasks completed during the course.
What you will need to bring
You'll need access to a laptop or desktop computer and a stable Wi-Fi connection for any online elements of the course. Heart of Worcestershire College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support worker. Use counselling skills in community or residential support.
Care assistant. Apply listening skills in health and social care settings.
Youth support worker. Help young people with personal or social challenges.
Teaching assistant or SEN teaching assistant. Support pupils with additional needs.
Adult educator. Facilitate learning in community or further education settings.
Volunteer counsellor. Work in a supervised voluntary counselling role while training further.
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills (CPCAB or equivalent). The next step if you want to deepen your practice and move closer to qualified counsellor status.
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. The qualification required to work as a qualified counsellor in most settings.
Level 3 Award or Certificate in Health and Social Care. Useful if you want to move into care or support roles alongside your counselling studies.
