Level 2 Counselling Course in Oxford. Evening classes run at Oxford City Centre College, one evening a week over one year, so you can fit your level 2 counselling qualification around work or other commitments. You'll develop a range of listening and responding skills through a mix of formal teaching, small group work, and individual activities. The course is highly interactive throughout. There are no formal entry requirements. Before you start, a member of the counselling team will contact you to make sure the course is the right fit.
Who this course is for
You may be able to study this course FREE of charge, subject to meeting the criteria. This Counselling Skills Level 2 Certificate programme is a part-time course where you’ll learn a variety of listening and responding skills which will enhance your interaction with others. This course is highly interactive, combining formal teaching with individual, small group and whole group activities. This qualification is for: Those starting the first level of training as a professional counsellor , Those who want to learn counselling skills in other professional or helping roles , Those who want to improve their professional and personal relationships as part of personal development, . The awarding organisation for this course is NCFE. Eligibility Criteria – this course maybe FREE if you: are aged 19+, live in England, not within a non-funded postcode region, have been in the EU for three years for purposes other than study (and able to provide documentation), are not currently enrolled on an apprenticeship., have not completed any part of the course before , have a gross annual earnings income below £25,000, . Please contact our enrolment team for more details.. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements however, following application to the course candidates will be contacted by a member of the counselling team to ensure that those joining are able to meet the academic and emotional demands of the course. Eligibility Criteria – this course is FREE if you: are aged 19+, live in England, not within a non-funded postcode r. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk
What you will learn
You'll develop active listening skills to support meaningful conversations.
You'll practise responding techniques that help others feel heard and understood.
You'll explore the core values and boundaries that underpin counselling practice.
You'll build self-awareness and reflect on how you interact with others.
You'll work through real scenarios in small group and whole group activities.
You'll gain an understanding of how counselling skills apply in professional settings.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and run in the evening. Teaching combines formal instruction with individual tasks, small group work, and whole group activities. Assessment is built into the course through participation and practical exercises. The counselling team will contact you before you start to confirm you can meet the academic and emotional demands of the programme.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Oxford City Centre College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support worker. Use counselling skills to support vulnerable adults.
Care assistant. Apply listening skills in health and social care settings.
Teaching assistant. Support pupils' emotional and social wellbeing.
SEN teaching assistant. Work with children with additional needs.
Youth support worker. Help young people navigate challenges.
Adult educator. Teach or mentor adults in community settings.
Counselling. A first step toward further training in counselling practice.
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills. The natural next step if you want to go deeper into counselling theory and practice.
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. Required for those working toward professional counsellor status with a recognised body such as BACP.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training. Useful if you want to move into teaching or training roles using your communication skills.
