Level 2 Counselling Skills - Distance Learning

This course is suitable for those wanting to learn more about the skills and knowledge require to engage in counselling skills and to understand the different approaches involved. The qualification would be useful for anyone who would like to develop their use of counselling skills for use in either work or in a personal capacity.

The free distance learning level 2 counselling skills course will introduce learners to use of counselling skills in everyday life and work an some of the approaches that underpin the us of these skills.

You will be required to demonstrate an ability to use some of the core skills involved in a helping relationship.

Unit 1: Using Counselling Skills

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

Apply here: https://distance-learning-courses.co.uk/courses/level-2-counselling-skills/

The free distance learning Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills course is assessed in the following way:

Each candidate is required to give written responses to questions, which will be submitted to a qualified script marker to assess. These responses will be typed using our fully online EQUAL platform. Candidates are issued with online materials to assist with assessments.

You will be required to submit 2 assessments each taking 4 weeks to complete.

You will also need to record a video of yourself, in a role play situation, in a helping relationship demonstrating the skills you learn. Any learners who select this option will need to submit their video along with their first assessment.

Alternatively, if you do not wish to video yourself, you can identify an appropriate witness who can observe you demonstrating the core counselling skills and provide a witness testimony. An appropriate witness is classed as any person who has relevant experience, knowledge, or qualifications in counselling skills. Please contact the team for further information.

Due to the nature and course delivery of distance learning we require all applicants to hold a minimum of English Literacy level 1 or equivalent.

If you are between 19-23 years of age you must also have already achieved a full level 2 qualification (or higher) or 5 GCSE Grades A*-C/Grade 9-4.

We will require evidence of this in order to receive funding for you.

If you are unsure of your level of literacy, please let us know.