Free Level 2 Counselling Skills course in Liverpool. Classes run at 3D Training. You'll develop practical counselling skills for use in work or everyday life, covering how to listen actively, communicate supportively, and apply counselling approaches in real conversations. The course is open to all applicants in the Liverpool City Region and takes around 2 months to complete with flexible daytime attendance. Whether you work in care, education, or community settings, a counselling skills qualification adds real value to the work you already do.
Who this course is for
The qualification is for anyone who would like to develop their use of counselling skills for use in either work or in a personal capacity. These may be learners who wish to progress towards further qualifications, or learners who wish to study this programme to complement other programmes (e.g., health and social care; children's care, learning and development; voluntary and community work).
Entry requirements
Open to all applicants in the Liverpool City Region
What you will learn
You'll develop active listening skills to support others more effectively.
You'll learn how to use counselling skills in professional and personal contexts.
You'll explore key counselling theories and how they apply in practice.
You'll practise skills for building trust and rapport in conversations.
You'll understand boundaries and ethical practice when using counselling approaches.
You'll reflect on your own communication style and how to develop it.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in person at 3D Training in Liverpool with flexible daytime attendance. You'll learn through group activities, skills practice, and tutor-led sessions. Assessment is through coursework and practical observation of your counselling skills in use.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. 3D Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support worker: use counselling skills to support vulnerable adults day to day.
Care assistant: communicate more effectively with clients and their families.
Youth support worker: help young people through difficult conversations and challenges.
SEN teaching assistant: support pupils with emotional and communication needs.
Teaching assistant: apply listening skills in pastoral and classroom settings.
Adult educator: use counselling approaches in community learning environments.
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills (NCFE or similar): the natural next step if you want to go deeper into counselling theory and practice.
Level 3 Diploma in Counselling: required if you want to work toward becoming a qualified counsellor.
Level 3 Health and Social Care Diploma: broadens your options across the care sector, building on the skills you've developed here.
