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Level 2 Counselling Course in Poole – Bournemouth & Poole College Of Further Education

Cost£656.00
Duration15 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCPCAB awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Counselling Course in Poole. Classes run at Bournemouth and Poole College of Further Education on Tuesday daytimes, from 9:30 to 4:30. The course runs for 15 weeks and is available with start dates in September and January. You'll explore a range of counselling skills and theoretical approaches, learning how to work ethically and empathically in a helping role. The course suits those working in care, education, or support roles who want to develop counselling skills, as well as those starting out on a counselling qualification pathway. You must be at least 19 years old and will attend an interview before starting.

Who this course is for

Curriculum Area: Science, Health and Humanities This qualification is intended for candidates who are looking to start their training to become a counsellor, or to learn counselling skills to help them in their current job or profession. It introduces underlying theory which prepares you for the Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies. Our Counselling courses are run in conjunction with the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB). Applicants must be over the age of 19. This course runs from 09:30-16:30 on Tuesdays. We have start dates in September and in January. For information on the next course please email the course administrator at [email protected].

Entry requirements

You must be at least 19 years of age and you will be asked to:

  • Attend an interview and course briefing with the course tutors where you will be given more information about the course.

CPCAB guidelines are followed and applicants must have a suitable level of literacy, numeracy and IT skills. Bournemouth and Poole College have resources for those who may need additional support with this.

For students who use English as a second language, evidence of IELTS at Level 6 is needed for progression

What you will learn

  • You'll practise using counselling skills ethically and safely in a helping context.
  • You'll learn how to establish and maintain clear boundaries in a helping role.
  • You'll develop empathic listening and responding skills.
  • You'll focus on the needs and concerns of the person you are helping.
  • You'll use self-awareness as a tool in helping interactions.
  • You'll apply a range of counselling techniques to support helping conversations.
  • You'll use feedback and reflection to develop and improve your counselling skills.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom over Tuesday daytime sessions. You'll take part in skills practice, group work, and reflective activities. Assessment follows CPCAB guidelines and includes ongoing observation of your skills in practice, written work, and self-reflection. The course introduces counselling theory alongside practical skill development.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bournemouth and Poole College of Further Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: use counselling skills in day-to-day care work
  • Support worker: help clients with emotional and practical needs
  • Teaching assistant: support pupils' wellbeing alongside learning
  • SEN teaching assistant: work with students who need additional support
  • Youth support worker: provide guidance and a listening ear to young people
  • Adult educator: teach or facilitate learning in community settings
  • Counsellor (trainee): begin a supervised counselling placement after further study

What you could study next

This course prepares you for the Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies, which takes your theoretical knowledge further and is a recognised step toward practitioner-level training. After Level 3, you could progress to a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, which is the qualification most professional counselling roles require. CPCAB offers qualifications at each of these levels.

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