Level 2 Counselling Course in Derby. Classes run at Derby College, part-time on weekday mornings over 23 weeks. You'll develop the knowledge and skills to use counselling skills ethically and safely across a range of professional and helping roles. The course covers listening skills, maintaining boundaries, working empathetically, and using self-awareness in helping work. To enrol, you'll need to have completed the Level 2 Award in Counselling Skills and meet the college's entry criteria. An interview is required.
Who this course is for
This course is for those who:are starting the first level of training as a professional counsellorwant to learn counselling skills in other professional or helping roleswant to improve their professional and personal relationships as part of their personal development
Entry requirements
To access the CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills you need to have completed the CPCAB Level 2 Award in an Introduction to Counselling Skills. This means you should have received a minimum of 30 guided learning hours (delivered by a tutor) of classroom-based training with the application/assessment of counselling skills/personal development and self-awareness or an equivalent. You must also be:able to cope with the course contentmotivated to develop as a helperemotionally stableawar
What you will learn
You'll learn how to use counselling skills ethically and safely in a range of contexts.
You'll practise establishing and sustaining boundaries, including confidentiality and role limitations.
You'll develop empathetic listening and responding skills.
You'll learn how to focus on the helpee's needs and concerns.
You'll use self-awareness in helping work, including reflecting on your own patterns of relating to others.
You'll apply a range of questioning techniques and understand response timings.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Derby College, running 9.30am to 1.30pm. Teaching covers both knowledge and practical skills, with a focus on applying counselling approaches in real helping contexts. An interview is required before the course starts. The college will confirm assessment methods when you apply.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Derby 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 helping skills in health and social care settings.
Youth support worker: work with young people in community or school settings.
Teaching assistant or SEN teaching assistant: support pupils with emotional and social needs.
Adult educator: teach or facilitate learning in community settings.
Counselling: a step toward further training and a counselling role.
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Counselling: the next stage of training toward becoming a professional counsellor.
Level 3 Award or Certificate in Education and Training: if you want to move into teaching or facilitation roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: broadens your options in care and support work.
Check entry requirements carefully, as Level 3 counselling courses typically require supervised practice hours alongside your studies.
