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Level 2 Counselling Course in Plymouth

Cost£337.00
Duration20 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start15 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Counselling Course in Plymouth. Classes run at Plymouth Adult Education at Cobourg House, part-time during the day over 20 weeks.

The course covers the core skills used in counselling conversations. You'll explore listening techniques, how to build trust with someone, and the boundaries that keep both parties safe. It also looks at self-awareness and how your own experiences can affect the way you support others.

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

Who this course is for

View the course info sheet via the link above for further information regarding the course, what you will learn, objectives and possible progression or career pathways. Alternatively, our team of Learning Advisors will be happy to provide you with information and discuss courses you may be interested in. Visit our website at www.oncoursesouthwest.co.uk or contact us on 01752 660713 to make an appointment.

Entry requirements

View the course info sheet via the link above for further information regarding the course, what you will learn, objectives and possible progression or career pathways. Alternatively, our team of Learning Advisors will be happy to provide you with information and discuss courses you may be interested in. Visit our website at www.oncoursesouthwest.co.uk or contact us on 01752 660713 to make an appointment.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop active listening and communication skills used in counselling.
  • You'll explore how to build rapport and trust in a helping relationship.
  • You'll learn about professional boundaries and ethical practice.
  • You'll reflect on your own values and how they influence your approach.
  • You'll study models and theories that underpin counselling practice.
  • You'll practise responding to others with empathy and without judgement.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, group discussion, and skills practice with other learners. Assessment is through written assignments and reflective work that you complete alongside the taught sessions. There are no formal exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Plymouth Adult Education at Cobourg House will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Support worker, helps individuals through difficult periods in their lives.
  • Youth worker, supports young people's emotional and social development.
  • Counsellor, works toward this role with further training and qualifications.
  • Mental health support worker, assists people managing mental health challenges.
  • Community outreach worker, connects people with local support services.
  • Volunteer counsellor, provides listening support in a charity or community setting.

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 courses.
  • Level 3 Award in Mental Health Awareness, broadens your understanding of mental health conditions.
  • Level 3 Health and Social Care Diploma, opens routes into support and care roles that draw on counselling skills.
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