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Level 2 Counselling Course in York – The Centre at Burnholme

CostFREE
Duration30 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryBlended learning
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCPCAB awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Counselling Course in York. Classes run at The Centre at Burnholme, blending online study with daytime sessions at the centre. Fee reductions are available for this course. Learners outside the York and North Yorkshire area may not be eligible for funded places. Over 30 weeks, you'll develop practical counselling skills and techniques you can apply in helping and supportive roles across health, education, and community settings. Completing this level 2 counselling qualification does not give you qualified counsellor status, but it builds a strong foundation for further study.

Who this course is for

This course will increase your confidence and competence in the understanding and application of counselling skills to help others, in a wider helping role (either in a voluntary or employed capacity). On completion of the course, you will not have a qualified counsellor status (this will involve further study and experience) but it will provide you with some useful tools and techniques that can be applied in a �helping / supportive� role in various settings e.g. health, education, community, youth, and social work. Upon completion of the 7 mandatory units, you will be able to listen to and support others safely and professionally. You are required to complete an electronic portfolio of work to gain the full qualification.

Entry requirements

This course is funded for learners in the York and North Yorkshire area. If you live outside of this area, we recommend contacting your local adult education provider.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop core counselling skills and techniques used in supportive conversations.
  • You'll learn how to apply a helping approach in health, education, and community settings.
  • You'll understand the boundaries and responsibilities of a helping role.
  • You'll practise active listening and communication skills.
  • You'll explore how counselling skills can support others in voluntary or employed roles.
  • You'll build self-awareness and reflective practice relevant to working with people.

How you will learn

The course uses a blend of online study and in-person daytime sessions at The Centre at Burnholme. You'll take part in group activities, skills practice, and reflective exercises. Assessment is likely to include written assignments and observed practice of counselling skills. The centre will confirm the full assessment requirements before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Centre at Burnholme will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: use counselling skills in day-to-day care support
  • Support worker: apply helping techniques with vulnerable adults or young people
  • Youth support worker: support young people in community or education settings
  • Teaching assistant: use communication skills to support pupils in school
  • SEN teaching assistant: help students with additional needs in classroom settings
  • Adult educator: support learners in community education or training
  • Volunteer counsellor: work in a supervised helping role while building experience

What you could study next

This course is a step toward further counselling qualifications. A Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Counselling builds on the skills you've gained here and moves you closer to qualified counsellor status. From there, a Level 4 or Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling is typically required to practise as a qualified counsellor. You might also consider a Level 3 Award in Education and Training if you want to move into teaching or training roles.

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