Certificate in Counselling Skills

Level 2Vocational and tradeCertificateNCFE

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3. It is approved for 16 to 18 study, so it can be taken as part of a study programme.

61 providers teach this exact qualification.

North East14

Acorn Training Consultants Limited
Spennymoor · 7 weeks
They ask for: Good level of literacy with the ability to write at Level 2 (GCSE grade 4 (C) or above)
Their versionFree
Antrec Ltd
Spennymoor · 7 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
Bishop Auckland College
Bishop Auckland · 1 year
They ask for: You must be minimum age of 19. Ideally you will have completed the Introduction to Counselling course (or equivalent)?
Their version£100
County Durham Council
Crook · 12 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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Hartlepool College of Further Education
Hartlepool · 99 hours
Entry requirements not listed.
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Learning Curve Group Limited
Spennymoor · 7 weeks
They ask for: There are no previous qualifications required to complete this qualification. This is an entry level qualification aimed to build your skills and knowledge.
Their versionFree
Middlesbrough College
Middlesbrough · 1 hour
They ask for: There are no specific entry requirements for this course or work placement requirements.
Their version£423
Middlesbrough College
Middlesbrough · 1 week
They ask for: There are no specific entry requirements for this course or work placement requirements.
Their version£423
New College Durham
Durham · 1 year
They ask for: Please refer to College website.
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New College Durham
Durham · 1 year
They ask for: Please refer to College website.
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Newcastle College
Newcastle Upon Tyne · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£360
North Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council
Newcastle Upon Tyne · 5 months
They ask for: You must have previously enrolled on the Introduction to Counselling Skills which will provide you with Advice and Guidance, an introduction and an overview of
Their version£400
Sunderland City Metropolitan Borough Council
Sunderland · 6 days
They ask for: Nor formal entry requirements
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Tyne Coast College
South Shields · 43 weeks
They ask for: No specific entry requirements - contact the College for further details.
Their version£360

South East11

Activate Learning
Oxford · 18 weeks
They ask for: There are no formal entry requirements however, following application to the course candidates will be contacted by a member of the counselling team to ensure t
Their version£495
Activate Learning
Oxford · 1 year
They ask for: There are no formal entry requirements however, following application to the course candidates will be contacted by a member of the counselling team to ensure t
Their version£495
Activate Learning
Oxford · 18 weeks
They ask for: There are no formal entry requirements however, following application to the course candidates will be contacted by a member of the counselling team to ensure t
Their version£495
Activate Learning
Oxford · 24 weeks
They ask for: For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk
Their versionFree
East Sussex College Group
Eastbourne · 23 weeks
They ask for: Please see website
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East Sussex College Group
Eastbourne · 22 weeks
They ask for: Please see website
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East Sussex College Group
Eastbourne · 17 weeks
They ask for: Please see website
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Farnborough College of Technology
Farnborough · 26 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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North East Surrey College of Technology (Nescot)
Epsom · 1 year
They ask for: Please see the college website at http://www.nescot.ac.uk
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Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
Southampton · 16 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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St Vincent College
Gosport · 16 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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East of England11

Bedford College
Bedford · 1 hour
They ask for: Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
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Cambridgeshire County Council
11 months
They ask for: To enrol in this course, it is required that you hold a minimum level 1 qualification in English. Prior to starting the course, you will be required to complete
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Cambridgeshire County Council
10 months
They ask for: To enrol in this course, it is required that you hold a minimum level 1 qualification in English. Prior to starting the course, you will be required to complete
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Chelmsford College
Chelmsford · 12 weeks
They ask for: There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification, however, learners may find it helpful if they’ve already achieved a Level
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East Coast College
Lowestoft · 60 hours
They ask for: Entry requirements available on request.
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Inspire Education Group
Peterborough · 36 weeks
They ask for: No formal qualifications are required simply an interest in the subject.
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Inspire Education Group
Peterborough · 36 weeks
They ask for: No formal qualifications are required simply an interest in the subject. You must be 19+ to study this course.
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Inspire Education Group
Peterborough · 36 weeks
They ask for: No formal qualifications are required simply an interest in the subject. Minimum age entry requirement 18 years old as of 01/09/2022
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Norfolk Community Learning Services
Norwich · 6 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£360
Professional Development and Training Ltd
Yaxley · 6 months
They ask for: There are no formal entrance requirements.
Their version£1,008
Thurrock Training Services
Grays · 26 weeks
They ask for: "You must have good skills/knowledge at the previous level. You will need to come in to Meet The Team - these sessions could last 3 hours. �You will need to boo
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North West6

Blackburne House Group
Liverpool · 15 weeks
They ask for: Acceptance onto this course is subject to successful guidance interview.
Their version£811
Blackpool and The Fylde College
Blackpool · 15 weeks
They ask for: You don't need any previous counselling training or experience, however you will need to be able to undertake written and spoken assessments at level 2. You nee
Their version£1,008
Hopwood Hall College
Manchester · 23 weeks
They ask for: 4 GCSEs grade D or above or equivalent to include English Language and Mathematics.
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Riverside College Halton
Widnes · 5 months
They ask for: Initial assessment after application
Their versionFree
Three Dimensional Training Limited
Birkenhead · 2 months
They ask for: Open to all applicants in the Liverpool City Region
Their versionFree
Warrington & Vale Royal College
Warrington · 11 weeks
They ask for: There are no formal entry requirements to study this course, but you will need to demonstrate that you have the necessary ability and commitment to successfully
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Yorkshire and The Humber5

Barnsley College
Barnsley · 20 weeks
They ask for: You must be aged 19 or over. There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification, however, you may find it helpful if they have
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Calderdale College
Halifax · 144 hours
Entry requirements not listed.
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Craven College
Skipton · 20 weeks
They ask for: Refer to Website for more information
Their version£362
Tec Partnership
Grimsby · 172 days
They ask for: https://www.eastridingcollege.ac.uk/
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Total Training Provision Limited
Barnsley · 8 weeks
They ask for: There are no formal entry requirements.
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London5

Ealing, Hammersmith & West London College
London · 12 weeks
They ask for: You will need to be: aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you wish to study be eligible to study in the UK, with 'in-date' evidence that shows that you wil
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Morley College
London · 34 weeks
They ask for: Learners are advised to have Level 2 English and Maths as you will be assessed through coursework. You will complete an online application and have an interview
Their version£423 to £783
South Bank Colleges
London · 1 week
They ask for: 4 GCSE qualifications (or equivalent) at grade D or 3 or above, or Level 1 vocational qualification, or Level 1 qualification in English.Additional Information:
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South Bank Colleges
London · 8 weeks
They ask for: Visit our website at https://www.southbankcolleges.ac.uk, or give us a call on 020 7501 5000 for more information about L2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (NC
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South Thames Colleges Group
Kingston Upon Thames · 1 year
They ask for: Please see our website for full details www.stcg.ac.uk
Their versionFree

South West4

Richard Huish College
Taunton · 12 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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The Bournemouth and Poole College
Poole · 12 weeks
They ask for: Please ensure you have a suitable device to study the course upon, we recommend a desktop or laptop to allow learners to view their learning account and type an
Their versionFree
University Centre Somerset College Group
Bridgwater · 26 weeks
They ask for: Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail info@usccollegegroup.ac.uk for details.
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Yeovil College
Yeovil · 120 hours
They ask for: This course requires a good level of written English, so we ask for applicants to hold either a GCSE in English at grade C / 4, or an equivalent (e.g. Functiona
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West Midlands3

Birmingham Metropolitan College
Birmingham · 40 weeks
They ask for: There are no formal entry requirements, but it may be helpful if you�ve already achieved a Level 1 qualification.
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Halesowen College
Halesowen · 36 weeks
They ask for: For information regarding the content of this course please contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777, alternatively course information can be found
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Telford College
Telford · 1 year
They ask for: To enrol for Telford College Distance Learning you must be aged 19+ as of the 31/08/25, be a resident of England and have lived in the EU for the last three yea
Their versionFree

East Midlands2

Ct Skills Limited
Nottingham · 10 weeks
They ask for: Aged 19+ as of 31st August 2024. Lived in the EU for 3 years. Available fully funded. Do not hold the same qualification.
Their versionFree
Northampton College
Northampton · 10 weeks
They ask for: You should have been living in the UK for 3 years by the start of the course. You should be over 19+ and not currently be enrolled on an apprenticeship. Access
Their versionFree