L2 Counselling Skills

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About the course

This course is the first step on our counselling training programme. It is designed to give learners the underpinning knowledge, skills and competencies to use counselling skills ethically and safely in a variety of contexts and roles. The course can improve personal and professional relationships and involves experiential elements that will require some personal disclosure and associated personal developmental activities.

It will enhance your existing skills if you are in a supporting role, improving employment progression opportunities. While it is the start of counselling training, it is also a robust qualification.

As well as learning about using counselling skills within a helping role, you will also embark on your personal development programme. Full attendance of 5 hours per week, one day per week for 20 weeks is required and is equivalent of 90 Guided learning hours. The course is highly interactive with others in your group and includes weekly written work, an essay, skills practice and group work.

Course content

On this L2 Councelling Skills course, you will learn how to:

Use councelling skills ethically
Establish and sustain boundaries
Work empathetically as a helper
Use self-awareness in helping work
Adopt counselling theories
Focus on the needs and concerns of the client
Use feedback and reflection to enhance councelling skills

How is the course delivered and assessed?

This is a classroom-based qualification delivered by highly qualified and experienced Counsellors. Throughout this course you will develop a variety of skills and will be required to complete a candidate portfolio including:

Reflective written journals
Group projects
Essays
Counselling skills practice
External Assessment

In addition to classroom time, learners should anticipate 2-3 hours per week for assignments, reading and journals.

What do I need to join (Entry Requirements)

You will need to be aged 19 or over and ideally have a 3 GCSEs at grade 3 (d), including English Language or be able to demonstrate that you are able to work the required level 2 standard.

You will need to be able to translate your personal experience into language. You must be motivated, dedicated to personal development and developing your professional helping skills.

Acceptance on the course will be subject to an initial assessment, which will be sent to you upon receipt of your application. We recommend a minimum period of 12 months has passed in the following situations, before applying for this course: