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Free Level 2 Counselling Course in Durham – New College Durham

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start11 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Counselling Course in Durham. Classes run at New College Durham, part-time during the day.

The course runs over one year and is aimed at people aged 19 or over. You'll explore core counselling skills and how to use them in work or personal settings. Topics include listening skills, communication, and the foundations of counselling practice. The course also complements qualifications in health and social care, children's care, coaching, and community work.

You'll finish with an NCFE Certificate in Counselling Skills.

Who this course is for

Course may be subject to change.

This course is aimed for people aged 19 years or over.

Completing this Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills course would be useful if you would like to develop your counselling skills, either in work or a personal capacity.

This qualification may also be useful if you wish to progress towards advanced qualifications, or to compliment other qualifications you are working towards or hold, such as health and social care, children's care, learning and development, coaching, or voluntary and community work.

The aim of the course is to develop your counselling skills so you are able to understand different approaches and appreciate the importance of self-development.

Entry requirements

Please refer to College website.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop active listening and communication skills.
  • You'll explore the core principles of counselling practice.
  • You'll learn how to build supportive relationships with others.
  • You'll understand boundaries and ethical practice in counselling.
  • You'll reflect on your own values and how they affect helping relationships.
  • You'll apply counselling skills in a range of personal and professional contexts.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at New College Durham. Teaching includes group discussions, role play, and reflective exercises. Assessment is typically through written assignments and skills observations carried out during the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. New College Durham will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Support worker, provides emotional and practical support to individuals in need.
  • Youth worker, works with young people in community or educational settings.
  • Healthcare assistant, supports patients and clinical staff in care environments.
  • Community outreach worker, connects people with local services and support.
  • Volunteer coordinator, manages volunteers in charity or community organisations.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills, the next step for those wanting to go deeper into counselling theory and practice.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Counselling, moves toward practitioner-level training and supervised client work.
  • Level 3 Health and Social Care Diploma, broadens your options across the wider care sector.
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