NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills: Online

Get the understanding, knowledge, and skills to support people to improve their personal well-being.

  • Study Mode

    Part-time

  • Duration

    16 Weeks

  • Location

    Online

This course is a fully online, self-directed, independent study course with assessor support and guidance.
 Students must have use of a laptop to complete this course and must be aged 19+ at the beginning of the academic year (31 August).

Many people find it helpful to seek counselling at some point in their lives. A counsellor can provide support for people in all sorts of situations.

On this programme, you will learn about core counselling skills and how to use them in a counselling relationship. You will also be taught about counselling theory and the ethical framework that informs how counsellors use their skills. 

Please note: This online course provides the theory element of Counselling Skills Level 2. There is the potential to progress to our class-based level 3 course when you have completed it and the mandatory face-to-face guided learning hours of our two-day workshop (bridge course).

Counselling Level 2 to Level 3 bridge course

The bridging course will take place the weekend of 24 and 25 June 2023 at our Merrist Wood campus.

  • Diversity and Ethics in the Use of Counselling Skills
  • Introduction to Counselling Skills Theories
  • Counselling Skills and Personal Development
  • Using Counselling Skills

You will achieve a nationally-recognised Level 2 qualification.

  • Evidence your competency to employers
  • Improve your understanding of how counselling skills work
  • Further your personal and professional development
  • Learn at a time that suits you without the need to attend college

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  • Be aged 19+
  • Live in England
  • Been in the EU for three years for purposes other than study (and able to provide documentation)
  • Not currently enrolled on an apprenticeship
  • Not completed any part of the course before
  • If aged 19-23 must have a Level 2 qualification

Why Bracknell and Wokingham College?

  • Clear routes of progression with qualifications ranging from foundation level to degree level!
  • Industry experienced teaching staff give you the responsibility and independence you need to take charge of your own future.
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  • 95%

    of our graduates go into work or higher education 

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