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Counselling Skills

Course Code: CCSKILL
  • Level: 2
  • Qualification: Certificate
  • Awarding body: Northern Council for Further Education (NCFE)
  • Duration: 12 weeks
  • Course type: Part-time
  • Time of day: Flexible
  • When you'll study: The course is delivered online so you can study at a time that suits you
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What's it all about?

Many people find it helpful to seek counselling at some point in their lives, and a counsellor can provide support for people in all sorts of situations. If you’re interested in supporting people to improve their personal well-being, this course will provide you with the correct understanding, knowledge and skills to do that. You’ll learn about core counselling skills and how to use them in a counselling relationship. You will also be taught about counselling theory and the ethical framework that informs how counsellors use their skills.


IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • Please note that the start dates shown for this course are for guidance only. You will start your course as soon as you have enrolled. 
  • This course is free, however if you do not complete it within an agreed timeline you will be required to pay a fee of £99.

Course information

The course covers the following areas:

  • describe how core counselling skills can be used in a counselling relationship and in other helping activities
  • describe how counselling theory underpins the use of counselling skills
  • describe how the ethical framework informs own use of counselling skills
  • describe how to develop skills and qualities in the future.

Please note that this course is only available to those 19 years old or over.

You will be required to have successfully achieved a level one qualification, or above, in English.

You will be assessed by a portfolio of evidence.

Successful completion of this course will provide a gateway into the industry. It is also aimed at existing care sector employees who wish to upskill.

The College offers a range of short care courses delivered via distance learning, some of which you may be interesting in progressing to.

Please note fees are quoted for one year only.

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