Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills - Online

This online level 2 counselling course is for you if you want to improve your counselling skills for either a work or personal capacity. 

What will we cover?

This qualification aims to:

Introduce you to the use of counselling skills in everyday life and work and some of the approaches that underpin the use of these skills.

The objectives of this qualification are to help you to:

  • Develop counselling skills
  • Understand the different approaches involved in the use of counselling skills
  • Appreciate the importance of self-development.
  • You must attend all sessions to achieve the qualification. 

Who is the course aimed at?

This course is for those aged 19 years and over with an interest in counselling. To book and enrol on one of our courses, you must have been a resident in the UK for the past 3 years.

How can I progress after completing the course?

You may wish to progress towards further qualifications, or  to complement other programmes (eg health and social care; children's care, learning and development; voluntary and community work).

You could also move on to study:

  • Level 3 Award in Counselling Skills and Theory
  • Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills.

Course dates and times:

Browse latest course dates and times below.

Course cost:

This course is Free/£270.

1) Free - if you earn less than £25,000 annual gross salary or are on a means-tested benefit.

2) Payment help available - if you earn more than £25,000 (annual gross salary) but are on a low-income, we might be able to help pay part or all of your course fees. Email: learning@inspireculture.org.uk for an application form or if you have any questions.

3) Co-funded - if you are on a higher-income, the government will pay approximately half of your course fees. 

For more information, please call 01623 677 200 or email learning@inspireculture.org.uk.

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