Counselling Level 2

This course is for adults aged 18 and over. This award is for people who wish to develop the use of counselling skills.

You will not gain a professional qualification to practice as a counsellor. However, the course will prepare you for higher-level courses, if your goal is to become a professional counsellor.

During this course, you will cover two units which cover areas including:

• understanding of what counselling is
• the three main approaches to counselling theory
• learning and practising counselling skills with role plays
• considering the impact of loss and grief with reference to theory.

You will need good communication skills including the ability to write at Level 2 standard.

To join this course, you will learn skills and theories which will reflect upon your own life. The work can feel personal and revealing so we look for someone who is reasonably emotionally robust.

You will be assessed through a range of different assessment methods. You will be asked to write a short, weekly personal journal linked to your experience on the course.

You will also write about the different course criteria and undertake a practical assessment as well as a professional discussion. The exam will take place at a different venue during the day time on a different day to the course. You will need to book a day off work in preparation for the exam. You will be given the date at the beginning of the course.

After successfully completing this course, you may be progress onto:

• AIM Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills
• Foundation Degree in Counselling

As a City of Bristol College student, you may incur additional costs to attend your course. For example, it is likely you may need to pay for travel and stationery. 

If you are on a limited income, you may be able to receive Financial Support.