Counselling Skills Level 2 Part-time (Thursday Afternoon)
Course Overview
Counselling Skills Level 2 Part-time (Thursday Afternoon)
This qualification is useful for anyone who would like to develop their use of counselling skills for use in either work or a personal capacity or wish to progress onto a Level 3 Counselling Skills course.
Key topics:
Using counselling skills
Introduction to counselling skills theories
Diversity and ethics in the use of counselling skills
Counselling skills and personal development
This qualification does not qualify learners to practice as a counsellor.
Note to applicants: This course requires you to discuss personal experiences and perform self-reflection, which may bring up significant life events. Carefully consider if this course is suitable for you at this time. Students should be ready to seek external help or college counsellors if needed, especially if advised by the tutor.
Located at: Old Mill Lane campus
Course Start: 05 March 2026
Course length: 11 Weeks (term-time only)
Day(s) of study: Thursday, at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Study Mode: Part-time
Course Code: QHEACEC2T2
Course Fees and Funding
How much does the course cost?
This course is FREE.
Aged 19 or over and thinking about studying a course?
You may be eligible for free or reduced course fees. Please visit the How to apply and fees page for further details.
Other funding information
Course Content
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The course information on this page was last updated 05 August 2025.
