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Level 2 Counselling Skills Course in Leyland – Runshaw College

Cost£1,008.00
Duration30 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyABC awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Counselling Skills Course in Leyland. Classes run at Runshaw College on evenings, so you can fit study around your week. The course runs over 30 weeks, part-time.

You'll develop listening skills and learn how to hear what someone is really saying, from their perspective. The course is portfolio-based and covers the core skills used in voluntary and paid helping roles. You'll need a GCSE in English at grade 4 or above, or an equivalent qualification, to apply.

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

Who this course is for

Adults (19+). Counselling Skills involve the ability to listen to another person and hear exactly what they are trying to say, from their point of view. This portfolio based course is designed for those who want to learn listening/counselling skills to help others, either in a voluntary or employed capacity, or those who want to find out more about this field.

Entry requirements

Applicants should hold English GCSE grade A*-C/9-4 or equivalent. This is to support the oral/written skills and requirements of this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop active listening skills to hear what someone is truly communicating.
  • You'll learn how to respond to others from their point of view, not your own.
  • You'll explore the values and ethics that underpin counselling work.
  • You'll practise skills used in helping conversations, both voluntary and professional.
  • You'll build a portfolio that records and reflects on your developing practice.
  • You'll gain an understanding of basic counselling models and frameworks.

How you will learn

The course is portfolio-based. You'll gather evidence of your skills and reflect on your practice throughout the 30 weeks. Classes are classroom-based and run in the evening at Runshaw College. You'll take part in skills practice and discussion as part of your learning.

What you will need to bring

Runshaw College will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Support worker, uses listening and communication skills in a care setting.
  • Volunteer counsellor, supports people in a charity or community role with further training.
  • Helpline advisor, provides telephone support using active listening skills.
  • Youth worker, works with young people in community or educational settings.
  • Mental health support worker, assists qualified practitioners in a care team.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Counselling, the next step for those wanting to practise as a counsellor in a voluntary or paid role.
  • Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, needed to work toward professional registration with a body such as BACP.
  • A degree in Counselling or Psychology, for those aiming at chartered or clinical roles that require graduate-level study.
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