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Level 2 Counselling Course

Cost£510.00
Duration20 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start21 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Counselling Course at Falmouth Marine School. Evening counselling classes run part-time over 20 weeks, so you can fit study around work.

You'll explore person-centred counselling theory and practise core skills with peers. The course covers self-reflection, practitioner self-care, and professional standards. You must be 19 years old or over to apply.

You'll finish with an NCFE Certificate in Counselling Skills at Level 2.

Who this course is for

This course is ideal if you want a first qualification in counselling skills while fitting study around work. You will learn person-centred counselling theory and practise core skills with peers in a safe boundaried environment with tutor feedback. The course also develops self-reflection and practitioner self-care and helps you understand professional standards and progression routes. Successful completion supports applications to further counselling training subject to interview and places.

Entry requirements

Applicants must be 19 years of age or over.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn the principles of person-centred counselling theory.
  • You'll practise core counselling skills with fellow learners.
  • You'll develop self-reflection skills to support your own practice.
  • You'll explore practitioner self-care and how to maintain your wellbeing.
  • You'll understand professional standards in counselling.
  • You'll learn about progression routes into further counselling training.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Falmouth Marine School. Tutor feedback is central to the course. You'll practise counselling skills with peers in a structured, supportive environment. Assessment is based on your skills practice and written work completed during the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Falmouth Marine School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Support worker, provides emotional and practical support to clients.
  • Youth worker, works with young people in community or educational settings.
  • Healthcare assistant, supports patients and care teams in clinical settings.
  • Volunteer counsellor, offers listening support in community or charity settings.
  • Mental health support worker, assists people managing mental health challenges.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Counselling, the next step toward becoming a qualified counsellor and a common requirement for further training.
  • Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, for those working toward professional registration with BACP or a similar body.
  • A degree in Counselling or Psychology, for those considering a career as a fully qualified counsellor or psychotherapist.
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