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Free Level 2 Counselling Course in Buxton

CostFREE
Duration32 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyAim Awards awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Counselling Course in Buxton. Evening classes run at University of Derby Buxton Campus, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. The course runs over 32 weeks, part-time. You'll develop counselling skills including listening, communication, and self-awareness, and explore how people think, feel, and behave. Because the course involves working with children, you'll need a satisfactory DBS check before you start. This is a recognised counselling qualification that can open doors in care, support work, education, and beyond.

Who this course is for

One of the most rewarding career paths a person can take. Not only does it bring the highest levels of job satisfaction being able to help others overcome and face the struggles that present themselves in life, it is also an outstanding journey for yourself with?self analysis that will leave you with a better understanding of yourself and with others it may change the way you see the world. The various levels of these courses allow people to dip their feet in the water and progress if desired all the way to being a fully qualified counsellor

Entry requirements

As this programme will involve working with children, you will be required to undertake a satisfactory disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop active listening and communication skills used in counselling practice.
  • You'll explore key counselling theories and how they apply to real conversations.
  • You'll practise self-reflection and develop greater self-awareness.
  • You'll learn about boundaries, ethics, and professional behaviour in a helping role.
  • You'll understand how people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are connected.
  • You'll build skills for supporting others through difficult situations.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in a classroom setting on weekday evenings. Learning is interactive and includes group discussion, role play, and reflective exercises. Assessment is through written assignments and practical skills observation. You'll keep a reflective journal as part of your learning. The centre will confirm the full assessment requirements before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. University of Derby Buxton Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Support worker: help adults with mental health, learning, or social needs
  • Care assistant: provide personal and emotional support in care settings
  • Teaching assistant: support pupils in schools, including those with additional needs
  • SEN teaching assistant: work with children with special educational needs
  • Youth support worker: support young people in community or education settings
  • Adult educator: teach or facilitate learning in community or further education
  • Counselling volunteer: gain experience in a counselling or listening service

What you could study next

A Level 2 counselling qualification is often the first step toward a fuller counselling career. You could progress to a Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Counselling, which develops your skills further and is typically required before training as a qualified counsellor. From there, a Level 4 or Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling or Psychotherapy leads toward professional accreditation with bodies such as BACP. Many learners also use this Certificate to move into related roles in health, social care, or education.

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