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Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (CSK-L2)

An introduction to counselling theory, skills, and personal development.

The level 2 certificate course is designed to support both those seeking to learn skills from the counselling profession in order to integrate them into their personal and professional lives and roles, as well as those who want to become qualified counsellors.

Date:

12th January - 6th July 2027

Venue:

The Willows Centre, Willows Counselling & Training, Swindon SN1 3LQ

Delivery format:

Face to Face

Course fees:

Course Fee: £985

Course Information

The Level 2 Course in Counselling Skills is a nationally regulated qualification awarded by the Counselling and Psychotherapy Awarding Body (CPCAB).

The course approach combines practical counselling skills training, theoretical study, and self-awareness and personal development work. Students will learn how to offer appropriate and effective support by developing their active listening and responding skills. They will gain insight into what makes counselling different to other types of helping relationships and will deepen their own self-awareness and personal insights. This qualification is designed to give students the underpinning knowledge, skills, and competencies to use counselling skills ethically and safely in a variety of professions and roles.

This qualification is for:

  • Those starting the first level of training as a professional counsellor
  • Those who want to learn or enhance counselling skills to use in other professional or helping roles
  • Those who want to improve their personal and professional relationships as part of their personal development
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What the course involves

  • Attending the training session each week: minimum of 80% attendance required
  • Maintaining a reflective journal of progress and self-awareness
  • Attending tutorials with a personal tutor
  • Reading the books from the required reading list
  • Completion of a portfolio of work including a written assignment
  • Triad skills practice sessions
  • Group work and reflective exercises
  • Being assessed as proficient

The course will also require an additional time commitment for study, reading, research and written work in addition to attending the training session each week.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific academic qualifications required for this course, however, some people may have completed a 'Level 1' Introductory course.

  • Minimum age is 18 years
  • Good basic use of written English
  • A willingness to grow in self awareness
  • Full completion of the course application form
  • Applicants will be invited to attend a group interview

 

This course may not be advisable for those dealing with ongoing emotional issues or enduring mental health difficulties.

Dates

We run two Level 2 courses each year, so there are two possible start dates:   Monday evenings (starts in September) and Tuesday mornings (starts in January).

Details of our next course: 
•    Dates – 12th January 2027 to 6th July 2027 
•    Day & Time – Tuesdays 9:30am to 1:30pm
Additions - 1x tutor led Saturday and 1x Saturday workshop of the students’ choosing*
 
*(Saturday workshop is charged at an additional student rate cost)

Application Pack

The course leaflet and application form are available to view and download here. Please send completed application forms to training-enquiries@willowscounselling.org.uk

CPCAB Level 2 Course Leaflet CPCAB Level 2 Application Form CPCAB Level 2 Letter to Prospective Students

Hear from past students

Level 2 exceeded all my expectations. Willows is such a warm and welcoming environment, and the course tutors were extremely knowledgeable and approachable. The things I learnt have been so valuable in both my personal and professional life.

Level 2 Student

I completed the Level 2 in order to test the waters as to whether counselling was something I definitely wanted to pursue. I'd thoroughly recommend it, either if you're considering training in counselling as a profession, or if you'd like to develop listening and responding skills to enhance your current personal or working life.

Level 2 Student

The tutors made the level 2 a very safe environment to talk about my emotions and difficult topics and I can’t thank them enough for their support.

Level 2 Student

I found this course to be an excellent introduction to Counselling Skills and in so many ways the course exceeded my expectations considerably. A huge thanks to the whole team at Willows, your professionality and passion are a real testament to what is achievable when people care about what they do.

Level 2 Student

I found the course content very helpful. From the theory that sparked so many fantastic discussions and personal reflections to the tutors that demonstrated a real passion for the work.

Level 2 Student

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