CSK LEVEL 2 – 90 HOURS
CPCAB Certificate in Counselling Skills
About the Course
In this course you will learn how to use listening and counselling skills for a variety of different contexts either in the workplace or in volunteering. You will learn practical skills and competencies to be able to use counselling skills ethically and safely to help others as part of the first stage in professional counselling training. You will also learn a great deal about yourself.
Who is it for?
This qualification is for:
• Those who are embarking on the first level of training as a professional counsellor;
• Those who want to learn counselling skills to help others in a variety of contexts and roles;
• Those who want to improve their professional and personal relationships as part of personal development.
What will I do on this course?
The course is ‘experiential’, this means you learn by ‘doing’. You will learn by working together with your peers, your tutors as well as in personal study.
The seven learning outcomes:
1. Use counselling skills ethically and safely
2. Establish and sustain the boundaries of the helping role
3. Work empathically as a helper
4. Focus on the helpee’s needs and concerns
5. Use self awareness in helping work
6. Use a range of counselling skills to facilitate the helping interaction
7. Use feedback and reflection to enhance counselling skills
How is the course assessed?
Students will experience a variety of assessment methods designed to support their experience on the course. These include journal writing, taped assignment, personal reflection and practical skills assessments.
Entry Requirements
There are no requirements for previous training, though you must be 19 years of age.
Application and group interview.
Information
Level 2 – 90 hours
LOCATION: Rooms Worthing, Guildbourne Centre BN11 1LZ
TUTORS: Emma MacDonald, Jon Carter
INCLUDES: 28 x Wednesday Sessions, 6pm-9pm. 1 x Compulsory Saturday, 9am-3pm
DATES: Wednesday 10th September 2025 to 6th May 2026 term time only. Saturday 15th November 2025
FEE: £870 includes CPCAB registration fee
FINANCE: Click HERE for student finance advice and information. Applications for monthly installment payment available, please enquire.
Level 2 Fast-Track – 90 hours
LOCATION: Rooms Worthing, Guildbourne Centre BN11 1LZ
TUTORS: Emma MacDonald, Jon Carter
INCLUDES: 17 x Thursday Sessions, 9am-3pm
DATES: Thursday 11th September 2025 to 22nd January 2026 term time only
FEE: £870 includes CPCAB registration fee
FINANCE: Click HERE for student finance advice and information. Applications for monthly installment payment available, please enquire.
Progression
The course achieves 17 learning Credits and is entered on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF).
Progression can be to the Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies.
BOOK THIS COURSE
Please complete the Level 2 Application Form – click here
We will sent confirmation that we have received your application within 48 hours. If you require further assistance please contact Cara Counselling Training on 07846 601 228 or email info@caracounsellingtraining.co.uk.
