Level 2 Counselling Course in Richmond upon Thames. Classes run at Parkshot, part-time during the day, three hours a week over 30 weeks. You'll need English at Level 2 to enrol. No previous counselling experience is required. The course covers counselling skills you can use in work or everyday life, from active listening to understanding the basics of the counselling relationship. It suits people working in care, education, or support roles, as well as those exploring counselling as a next step.
Who this course is for
Do you want to develop valuable counselling skills and take the first step towards a rewarding career? The CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills is designed for individuals who want to use counselling skills in their work or personal lives. You'll gain a nationally-recognised qualification, develop essential skills, and build a solid foundation for further professional training. This course is perfect for those with a personal interest in counselling or those working in related professions.
Entry requirements
To enrol on the Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills, you must: Have English at Level 2. No previous training or experience is required.
What you will learn
You'll develop active listening and communication skills used in counselling conversations.
You'll explore the core values and ethical principles that underpin counselling practice.
You'll learn how to build a supportive relationship with someone who needs to talk.
You'll reflect on your own experiences and how they shape the way you relate to others.
You'll understand the difference between counselling skills and formal counselling practice.
You'll practise skills in structured exercises with other learners.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions, group discussion, and skills practice with other learners. Assessment is through written work and reflective assignments. There is no written exam. You'll also keep a personal development journal to record your learning and self-reflection throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Parkshot will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: use counselling skills to support clients day to day.
Support worker: help people through difficult personal circumstances.
Youth support worker: work with young people facing challenges.
Teaching assistant: support pupils' emotional wellbeing in school.
SEN teaching assistant: work with children who have additional needs.
Adult educator: teach or facilitate learning in community settings.
Counselling volunteer: build experience in a listening or helpline role.
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills: deepens your practice and is often the next step for those working toward professional training.
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling: the qualification many professional counsellors train toward, covering a recognised therapeutic model in depth.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you want to move into teaching or training roles in health and social care.
