Level 2 Counselling Skills

Build your confidence with a free online Level 2 Counselling Skills course. You’ll explore listening skills, communication, counselling approaches, diversity, ethics, boundaries and personal development.

This course is designed for adults who want to understand counselling skills and how they can be used safely in everyday life, work or support-focused roles. It can also be a useful first step if you are considering further counselling study.

This free online counselling skills course introduces the knowledge and skills used in supportive conversations. You’ll explore listening, communication, counselling theories, diversity, ethics, boundaries and personal development.

The course is suitable for beginners and does not require previous counselling training. It is a good fit if you want to improve your communication skills, support CPD, build confidence in helping conversations or take an early step towards further counselling study.

You’ll study online with tutor support and complete assessment questions based on the course units. There are no exams.

On successful completion, you’ll gain a nationally recognised Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills.

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