Counselling Skills

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.

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.

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.