Free Level 2 Counselling Skills course in Stamford. Classes run at Stamford College. No formal qualifications are needed to start, just an interest in the subject. Over 36 weeks of full-time daytime study, you'll learn how to use counselling skills ethically and safely across a range of professional and personal contexts. The course suits those beginning counsellor training, those who use helping skills in their work, and those developing their personal and professional relationships.
Who this course is for
This qualification is designed to provide you with the underpinning knowledge skills and competencies to use counselling skills ethically and safely in a variety of contexts and roles.This qualification is for Those starting the first level of training as a professional counsellor Those who want to learn counselling skills in other professional or helping roles Those who want to improve their professional and personal relationships as part of personal developmentThis qualification could lead to employment or increase employability for Those whose role is to support others in e.g. health and social care work Teaching and learning advocacy and mediation support and project work other helping roles. You will study this course for 3 hours a week for 28 weeks. Classes run on Tuesdays from 5.30pm to 8.30pm.
Entry requirements
No formal qualifications are required simply an interest in the subject. You must be 19+ to study this course.
What you will learn
You'll learn the core principles of counselling skills and how to apply them safely.
You'll explore ethical frameworks that guide counselling practice.
You'll develop active listening and communication techniques.
You'll understand how to support others in a range of helping roles.
You'll examine personal development and how self-awareness affects helping relationships.
You'll learn how to maintain appropriate boundaries in professional and personal contexts.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Stamford College. Assessment is through written assignments and reflective work that demonstrate your understanding of counselling skills in practice. You'll also take part in skills practice activities during class, applying what you've learned in structured exercises with other learners.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Stamford College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support worker: use counselling skills to support clients day to day.
Care assistant: apply listening and communication skills in care settings.
Youth support worker: help young people with personal and social challenges.
SEN teaching assistant: support pupils with additional needs in school.
Teaching assistant: build stronger relationships with students in the classroom.
Adult educator: use helping skills in community or adult learning roles.
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills: the next step if you want to train further as a counsellor.
Level 3 Diploma in Counselling: a more in-depth qualification that moves toward professional counsellor status.
Level 3 Health and Social Care Diploma: broadens your options across care and support roles.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you want to move into teaching or training roles.
