L2 Introduction to counselling skills
CPCAB level 2 Award in Introduction to Counselling Skills (ICSK-L2)
- Starting: 11 January 2027
Accreditations
This course is accredited by the CPCAB (Counselling & Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body) & accredited by the Office of the Qualifications & Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) into the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF).
Who is the course for?
This course is for people who want to learn counselling skills to help others, either in a voluntary or employed capacity.
This course is aimed at people who wish to gain an insight into the nature of counselling, the course gives you a basic understanding of the skills and qualities needed to be an effective helper.
For people who want to develop a deeper awareness self and others.
Level: The course is a L2
Guided learning hours: 30 (minimum)
Credit Value: 5
Minimum age:16 years
Entry requirements
There is no previous experience necessary, although you will be required to go through an assessment to establish your suitability for the course.
Learning outcomes
Work within the limitations of the helping role
Establish boundaries for helping work
Communicate empathic understanding
Focus on helpee’s agenda
Understand the importance of self awareness in helping work
Active listening
Use listening and responding skills
Working with diversity
Use review and feedback to develop initial counselling skills
Progression
Candidates who complete this unit may wish to progress to the CPCAB L2 Certificate in Counselling Skills. (CSK-L2)
Minimum students: 6
Length of course: The course is delivered over 11 weeks at 3 hours per week or to suit your companies requirements.
Days: Monday’s
Time: 18:15 – 21:00
Start: 11 January 2027
VENUE: This is an online course
Cost: £620.00
(prices subject to a yearly increase)
International student fee: £760
Simms does not have access to government funding however, you can check for City and Guilds Foundation for Bursaries here
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