Award in Introduction to Counselling
Course Overview
The Level 2 Award in Introduction to Counselling Skills is designed to provide learners with an introduction to basic counselling skills. Learners will develop their knowledge of the counselling profession, looking at the role of professional frameworks/codes of conduct and the core personal qualities that enable competent counsellors.
Learners will also begin to develop their practical skills in developing, maintaining, and concluding a basic counselling session, providing them with the skills, knowledge and understanding of practice within the boundaries of an ethical framework.
What You Will Study
There are two units within this course:
The fundamentals of counselling
Introduction to counselling skills
This course is a 10-week course, with three-hour lessons with both a daytime and an evening course option.
You will be assessed through professional discussion, role play and written assignments.
There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however you will undertake an initial assessment on starting the course.
Funding is available for this course.
Upon completing this course, you could progress to Level 2 Certificate in Counselling.