Level 2 Counselling Course in York. Evening classes run at The Centre at Burnholme, combining online study with time at the centre. Fee reductions are available for some learners, and fees may apply for others. Over 30 weeks part-time, you'll develop practical counselling skills to support people in health, education, community, and voluntary settings. This is not a qualification that gives you counsellor status, but it gives you tools and techniques you can apply in a helping or supportive role.
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.
What you will learn
You'll develop core counselling skills to use in supportive and helping roles.
You'll learn how to listen actively and respond effectively to people in need of support.
You'll explore the principles and values that underpin counselling practice.
You'll understand how counselling skills apply across health, education, and community settings.
You'll practise techniques for building trust and rapport with the people you support.
You'll reflect on your own communication style and how it affects others.
How you will learn
This is a blended learning course. You'll complete some study online in your own time and attend evening classes at The Centre at Burnholme. Assessment is through written work and skills practice. You'll be observed applying counselling skills in role-play and group activities. Reflective practice is a key part of the course, so you'll keep a record of your learning and development throughout the 30 weeks.
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 to support clients day to day.
Support worker: apply helping techniques in community or residential settings.
Youth support worker: support young people through challenges in education or community roles.
Teaching assistant: use active listening and support skills in the classroom.
SEN teaching assistant: support pupils with additional needs using structured communication skills.
Adult educator: bring empathetic communication into adult learning environments.
Counselling volunteer: work in a voluntary capacity with a recognised counselling qualification.
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Counselling: the next step if you want to work toward qualified counsellor status. Most Level 3 programmes require completion of a Level 2 counselling qualification.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you're moving into a teaching assistant or adult education role.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: broadens your options in care and support work.
