Level 2 Counselling Concepts

Overview

This 10 week course in counselling skills Level 2 Counselling Concepts runs over 11 weeks with week 6 as ‘half-term’.

The course is made up on 30 hours in class (this will include whole class work, study groups and practical skill sessions. In addition, students will be expected to complete seven written assignments, typical commitment outside of classwork is around 20 hours.

Course Content

• The professional context of counselling
• Communications Skills in helping relationships
• An Introduction to Personal Development

Half-Term Breakfast

At the end of week 5 (as you head into a half-term break) we will host a breakfast morning. This is a unique opportunity to meet not just with members of your own class but students from other level 3 classes. Here you get to discuss assignments, to share and explore insights in an informal and relaxed environment.

New Student Pack

To help ensure you get off to the best possible start we will provide you with:

• Book: ‘First Steps in Counselling’
• Personal journal
• Course & portfolio folder with labelled dividers

Course Requirements

• A successful interview (see ‘Enrolment Process).

This counselling skills course is available to anyone over the age of 18, however, due to the nature of the course, emotional resilience and an ability to reflect and draw on life experiences is essential.

You will need to understand the demanding and personal nature of the course. Whilst this course is by no means ‘therapy’ for some it can present an emotional challenge. We therefore ask you to consider whether you are able to take on the course at this time. For example, we welcome applications from those who have experience of therapy, however, joining the course whilst still in therapy needs to be given careful consideration.

Please note: if you have been in recovery we ask that you have been clear for a minimum of six months before applying for this course.

The course will run subject to minimum numbers being reached.

Progression

Successful completion of this course will provide you with one of the entrance requirements for ABC Certificate in Counselling Skills Level 3.

Please note that progression from the Level 2 programme onto the Level 3 programme is not automatic. You are advised to check with your tutors regarding selection procedures which may require further evidence of your suitability to progress to Level 3.

Enrolment Process

To enrol in our Level 2 Counselling Concepts course, in the first instance you should complete the ‘Apply Now’ application form, after which you will receive an email acknowledging your application has been received.

Next, we will contact you to conduct a short interview (these interview may take place over the telephone, by use of Zoom or at the centre itself)

Following the interview successful applications will be offered a place on the course. Acceptance of this offer will mean that the course fee is payable.

NB: The centre reserves the right to cancel the course (providing a full refund) dependent on student numbers