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Counselling Skills

at Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, Wakefield · other provider

Level 2Vocational and tradeCertificate12 weeks

What the college says

This online course provides an introduction to counselling, designed to help you build the knowledge and skills necessary to support others. Throughout the course, you will explore key counselling theories, including person-centred care and cognitive. You will gain an understanding of how these theories can be applied in real-life situations to support individuals in need. The course will also guide you through practical approaches to counselling, helping you develop key skills in communication, empathy, and active listening. Additionally, you will examine the role of values and beliefs in the counselling process, reflecting on your own self-awareness and understanding. In the final unit, you will have the opportunity to put the skills you’ve acquired into practice. This includes creating a practical scenario where you can demonstrate your counselling abilities. The demonstration can be recorded as a video or audio file, or, alternatively, you can opt for a witness to observe and provide feedback on your performance. This hands-on element is designed to help solidify your learning and give you the confidence to apply counselling techniques in real-world settings.

What you need to get on

There are no entry requirements for this course however you will be asked upon enrolment what your previous qualifications are.

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Heart of Yorkshire Education Group

    Online

Start dates

  • 30 September 2026

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