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Free Level 2 Counselling Course Online – West London College

CostFREE
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Counselling Course. Study online at your own pace over 12 weeks. You need to be 19 or over on 31 August in the year you start, eligible to study in the UK, and have access to a laptop or desktop with a stable internet connection. The course covers counselling theories, ethics, diversity, and personal development. It suits people working in or moving toward support, care, education, or youth work roles. A free counselling course for adults who need flexibility around work or other commitments.

Who this course is for

Adults (19+)

Entry requirements

You will need to be:

aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you wish to study be eligible to study in the UK, with 'in-date' evidence that shows that you will be resident in the UK for the duration of the course and not currently studying an apprenticeship programme

You will also need access to a computer (laptop or desktop), and a stable internet connection, to access our interactive online learning platform.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the core theories and approaches used in counselling skills practice.
  • You'll study diversity and ethics in the use of counselling skills.
  • You'll develop your understanding of how counselling supports personal well-being.
  • You'll practise using counselling skills in realistic contexts.
  • You'll reflect on your own personal development as part of the learning process.

How you will learn

You study through an interactive online learning platform, which you access on a laptop or desktop computer. Assessment is by an online portfolio of evidence. This includes written assessments and essay-style questions. There are no exams. You work through the material at your own pace and submit your portfolio when you are ready.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a laptop or desktop computer and a stable internet connection to access the online learning platform. West London College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Support worker. Use counselling skills to support people day to day.
  • Care assistant. Help individuals manage emotional and practical challenges.
  • Youth support worker. Work with young people in community or school settings.
  • Teaching assistant or SEN teaching assistant. Support pupils with additional needs.
  • Adult educator. Facilitate learning for adults in community or further education settings.
  • Counselling. A first step toward further training in counselling practice.

What you could study next

A Level 3 qualification in counselling or a related health and social care subject is a natural next step. If you want to work toward becoming a qualified counsellor, you would typically need a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and membership of a professional body such as BACP. An Access to Higher Education Diploma in Health and Social Care or Nursing is another option if you are considering a degree-level route.

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