Free online course - Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills

What you will learn:

Unit 1 - How core counselling skills can be used in a counselling relationship and in other helping activities.

Unit 2 - Introduction to counselling skills theories

Unit 3 - Diversity and ethics in the use of counselling skills

Unit 4 - Counselling skills and personal development 

This qualification does not qualify learners to practice as a counsellor. 

These funded courses are available for anyone that is 19 years old and over, that have lived in the EU/UK for the past 3 years.

Whether you’re interested in learning for work, career progression or self-development, our range of nationally recognised courses provide a flexible blended approach to your learning.

Explore our extensive range of free adult online qualifications, designed to enhance your skills and knowledge across diverse fields.  From honing your office and business acumen to promoting mental health awareness and supporting others, our courses encompass education, training, business, health, and social care.

Join us today elevate your expertise and advance your career, at no cost at all!

Please ensure you have a suitable device to study the course upon, we recommend a desktop or laptop to allow learners to view their learning account and type answers with ease.

No previous experience or knowledge of this subject is required.

You will be provided with an interactive learning account, containing practical advice and guidance to aid your learning journey.  We use an online learning platform known as eAssessor Pro to submit your written answers, all of our online courses are broken into bite-sized topics/sections and you submit your studies for feedback and guidance as you work your way through your chosen course.

Please don’t worry, there are no exams!  Plus, you will supported from start to finish by one of our online course tutors, who are industry experts in their own specialised fields.

No work experience required.

Other Free Online Level 2 courses that you might wish to consider are:

• Mental Health First Aid & Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace
• Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences
• Understanding Behaviours that Challenges
• Understanding Domestic Abuse
• Awareness of Mental Health Problems

All of these qualifications very much complement this course.

Upon completion, several career paths and opportunities for further development open up. While this qualification primarily enhances your knowledge, making you more effective in existing roles, it can also lead to various positions, such as:

• Support Worker: Assisting individuals with personal issues, mental health challenges, or learning disabilities.
• Care Assistant: Providing emotional and practical support to individuals in care homes or home settings.
• Youth Worker: Working with young people to provide guidance, support, and mentoring.
• Community Outreach Worker: Engaging with local communities to offer support and resources.
• Helpline Operator: Offering support and information to individuals in distress over the phone.
• Administrative Roles in Counselling Settings: Working in roles that support the delivery of counselling services, such as administrative or reception work in clinics or counselling centres.

Please note that while this qualification provides a strong foundation, further training or qualifications may be necessary for more advanced or specific roles.

These courses are offered 'free' on the proviso that the course is completed. If you fail to complete any course, or do not actively engage by regularly submitting work, you will be liable to pay a £125.00 Administrative Fee.

All courses are flexible part-time learning, from the comfort of your own home, requiring 3-4 hours of self-study per week. The duration of this course is 12 weeks.

Please 'Apply Now' using our Online Enrolment Form.

If you require any further information or help at all, please email our Free Course Team on freecourses@bpc.ac.uk

Awarding Body:
NCFE CACHE

Curriculum Area:
Commercial Delivery - Commercial Delivery