Key Facts
- Starting
6 Jan 2025- Location
- Merton
- Start Time
- 16:30
- End Time
- 18:30
- Duration
- 7 Weeks
- Study Mode
- Part Time Evening
- Days
- Monday
- Start Date
- 6 Jan 2025
- Level
- Short Course
- Code
- MHCE004FC
Fees
- 19+ Fee
- £ 100
- Starting
28 Apr 2025- Location
- Merton
- Start Time
- 16:30
- End Time
- 18:30
- Duration
- 7 Weeks
- Study Mode
- Part Time Evening
- Days
- Monday
- Start Date
- 28 Apr 2025
- Level
- Short Course
- Code
- MHCE005FC
Fees
- 19+ Fee
- £ 100
- Starting
8 Sep 2025- Location
- Merton
- Start Time
- 18:00
- End Time
- 20:00
- Duration
- 4 Weeks
- Study Mode
- Part Time Evening
- Days
- Monday
- Start Date
- 8 Sep 2025
- Level
- Short Course
- Code
- MHCE003FC
Fees
- 19+ Fee
- £ 100
- Starting
5 Jan 2026- Location
- Merton
- Start Time
- 16:30
- End Time
- 18:30
- Duration
- 7 Weeks
- Study Mode
- Part Time Evening
- Days
- Monday
- Start Date
- 5 Jan 2026
- Level
- Short Course
- Code
- MHCE004FC
Fees
- 19+ Fee
- £ 100
- Starting
27 Apr 2026- Location
- Merton
- Start Time
- 16:30
- End Time
- 18:30
- Duration
- 7 Weeks
- Study Mode
- Part Time Evening
- Days
- Monday
- Start Date
- 27 Apr 2026
- Level
- Short Course
- Code
- MHCE005FC
Fees
- 19+ Fee
- £ 100
Certificate in Counselling Skills (Preparation for CPCAB L2 Counselling Skills) - Beginner
This is a seven week distance learning course for anyone who would like to study counselling but has no introductory qualifications in this area. If you have no previous experience of counselling, this certified course will prepare you for the 30 week level 2 CPCAB Certificate in counselling skills. You will learn a range of counselling interventions and skills that will prepare you for the level 2 course, and after that the level 3 Counselling Studies.
Three of the sessions will be on site (the first, middle and last week) and you will work independently at home for the rest of the course. You will have a tutor's contact details so that support is available should you need it.
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Entry Requirements
You do not need any experience of counselling as this course will give you the introduction you need. -
Course Content
You will learn about different psychological theories that underpin counselling practice: the psychodynamic, person-centred and cognitive approaches. You will also cover key issues in counselling like confidentiality, ethics, professional boundaries and the importance of non-verbal communication. -
Progression Next Steps
You can progress to the CPCAB level 2 Counselling Skills course. -
Additional Information
All courses run subject to demand and the content listed here should be used as a guide only. Course content may vary according to a range of factors such as course duration, campus, teaching staff and requirements from awarding bodies. Check our course and fee guidelines for further details. -
Assessment Details
You will complete two workbooks which will be marked by a counselling tutor and verified by the Awarding Body NCFE.
