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Level 2 Counselling Course in Camborne – Cornwall College Camborne

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

Level 2 Counselling Course in Camborne. Classes run at Cornwall College Camborne in the evenings, so you can fit study around your existing commitments. You must be 19 years old or over to apply.

The course covers person-centred counselling theory and core listening skills. You'll practise with peers in a structured environment and develop self-reflection and self-care as a practitioner. You'll also explore professional standards in counselling. The course runs over 20 weeks part-time.

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

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 understand person-centred counselling theory and its core principles.
  • You'll practise active listening and core counselling skills with peers.
  • You'll develop self-reflection skills as a practitioner.
  • You'll learn about practitioner self-care and maintaining personal boundaries.
  • You'll explore professional standards in counselling.
  • You'll understand progression routes into further counselling training.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based evening sessions at Cornwall College Camborne. Tutor-led sessions introduce counselling theory, and you'll practise skills with fellow students in a safe, structured environment. Assessment includes written work and practical skills practice, with tutor feedback throughout.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cornwall College Camborne 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 school settings.
  • Counselling assistant, supports qualified counsellors in a practice or charity.
  • Helpline advisor, offers listening support via phone or online services.
  • Community outreach worker, connects people to mental health and wellbeing services.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Counselling, the next step toward practising as a counsellor and required by most training programmes.
  • Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, for those working toward professional membership with BACP or a similar body.
  • Degree in Counselling or Psychotherapy, for those aiming at fully qualified practitioner status.
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