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By the end of the Level 2 course our objectives are for you to: Develop into a proficient listener Gain a foundational understanding of counselling and its training Engage in experiential learning to enhance self-awareness Prepare for potential progression to the Level 3 counselling studies course By the end of the Level 3 course our objectives are for you to: Continue to develop counselling skills building on the skills of Level 2, also introducing more advanced counselling skills to support clients Obtain an introduction to three counselling theories (person-centred, psychodynamic and cognitive therapy) Continue to develop self-awareness Understand the importance of the counselling relationship Understand the importance of working within an ethical framework Enhance counselling practice through supervised practice

Course Length: 180 Guided learning hours Total Qualification Time: 366 hours Minimum Age: 18 years Course Cost (Academic year 2026-27): £2270 (including VAT and CPCAB Fee) Attendance Requirements: 90% minimum (equates to missing just 10 hours of the course. Please consider this when booking holidays - a fitness to study process will be triggered should the minimum attendance be reached and your place on the course could become compromised without refund. Missing a Saturday session will equate to missing 7.5 hours)

100% Online - Zoom (including Saturday sessions)

Level 2 - 6th October 2026 - 13th February 2027 Level 3 - 2nd March 2027 - 20th July 2027

Tuesday Evenings (6-9pm) and various Saturdays (9am-5pm)

In Full - Payment of £2150 (includes £120 discount, VAT and CPCAB fees) - payable within 7 days of being offered a place on the course Installments - Non-refundable deposit of £500 - payable within 7 days of being offered a place on the course then 10 x £177 monthly installments beginning 1st September 2026. Terms and conditions apply.

Level 2 or Equivalent in English Language. If you don’t have this level of literacy this does not exclude you from the course, but your written English will be assessed as part of the application written exercise Good IT skills – ability to use Word, fill in proforma templates electronically, use an online google classroom platform, and have a confidential space with good Wi-Fi and lighting (online courses) A willingness to discuss personal thoughts and feelings with others as part of a group, 1-2-1 with other students and tutors and in writing A willingness to give feedback to and receive feedback from others in the group Be committed to exploring your own values, beliefs and attitudes and examining how you relate to other people Be committed to the learning process and completing the necessary work on time to fulfil the requirements of the course Anyone experiencing any current emotional/psychological problems will not be accepted onto the course Anyone experiencing any life experiences that may be detrimental when studying a counselling course may not be accepted onto the course Please note: As this is a fast track course, it requires substantial commitment so please consider this before applying

Level 2 The course is structured many topics including: Becoming a skilled listener Working safely and ethically as a 'helper' using counselling skills Developing self-awareness Introduction to the Person-Centred Approach Level 3 Gain knowledge of different counselling theories Continue to develop self-awareness Understand the importance of the counselling relationship. Working within an ethical framework Enhancing counselling practice through use of supervision

Assessment involves compiling an internally assessed portfolio with methods including: Reflective journals Worksheets Assignments Group presentations Group discussions Tutor and peer feedback on skills Supervision feedback and personal reflection 1-2-1 tutorials

This is a fast track course and so additional study time could be as much as approximately 10-12 hours a week. This may vary for each individual student and may increase slightly when various assignment deadlines approach. It is therefore important that if you are considering applying for the course, that you think about where the course will fit into your day-to-day life, such as employment, family circumstances, health issues, etc.  It is important that the course is considered in relation to other areas of your life in order that you can give the course your time and commitment to give you the best opportunity of completing it.  The full fee for the course is payable should you decide to withdraw once the course has begun.

By the end of this course, you will be fully prepared and qualified to join Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic counselling - the final step to becoming a practising counsellor

Level 2 - Ballantine Dykes, Fiona, Kopp, Barry and Postings, Traci. 2024 Counselling Skills and Studies. 3rd edn. London: Sage Level 3 - Ballantine Dykes, Fiona, Kopp, Barry and Postings, Traci. 2024 Counselling Skills and Studies. 3rd ed. London: Sage Other suggested reading Sanders, P (2006), The Person-Centred Counselling Primer: A Steps in Counselling Supplement (Counselling Primers) PCCS Tolan. J. 2017 Skills in Person-Centred Counselling & Psychotherapy (Skills in Counselling & Psychotherapy Series) 3rd ed. London: Sage

You will need pen and paper and your course textbook when attending lessons.  As this is an online course all course resources will be shared on a platform called Google Classroom.