CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills

Continue on your journey to becoming a professional counsellor.
Applications for our September 2026 are being taken.
Apply now before it's too late.

Call us today on 0151 237 3993 or email on [email protected] for more information about our courses

Take your further steps into the counselling profession.

This is a nationally recognised programme, running across 90 hours of teaching, usually delivered over 30 weeks, with teaching split between in person, face to face teaching in our Liverpool offices and online.

This qualification is for:

Those starting the first level of training as a professional counsellor

Those who want to learn counselling skills in other professional or helping roles

Those who want to improve their professional and personal relationships as part of personal development

This qualification could enhance employment opportunities or increase employability for those whose role is to support others in e.g. Health and social care work, teaching and learning, advocacy and mediation, support and project work and other helping roles.

It provides additional skills for those already in employment likely to lead to increased opportunities for promotion and advancement.  Please see below a link from You Tube which explains the course we run.

https://youtu.be/Q3bRgJjLt48

 

 

Course commencing
 Thursday 17th September 2026  –  20th May 2027      
Format In person
Time: 1:30pm-4:30pm
Duration of course: 30  weeks ,  90 guided learning hours
Location:  LCVS, 151 Dale Street, Liverpool, L2 2AH plus some online classes.
Attendance Requirements: 80%
Cost: Course cost: £1260 ( included £185 CPCAB fee) – We have Early Bird offer, if you provide application and deposit before 30th June, you will be eligible for discount of £35, so fee of £1225 instead.
Other details: Access to Zoom is required ( instruction can be given). The course is structured face to to face in our Liverpool offices.

 
Application Form

Please contact us on 0151 237 3993 if you would like more information about this course.

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"The course has given me a solid foundation to build upon in the knowledge, skills and competencies to use counselling skills both ethically and safely. In addition, throughout the course I have become increasingly self aware and feel that i know and understand myself much more....The course is run and taught by Helen to the highest standard. She is both powering and engaged with the students and you know that she is always available to offer support and guidance if needed."

TR
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" I feel that I have gained a great insight into my own thoughts and actions and developed many skills to enable me to become a successful helper in my current role...skills practice was extremely valuable developing my active listening skills. Looking at different theories and exploring all of the influential factors that can impact a helping session."

JB
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"This course has enabled me to develop a greater self awareness which has had positive improvements in both my personal and professional life.....The tutor Helen provided a safe environment conducive to both personal development and learning with was supported by the knowledge and expertise."

JMc
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"As far as I am aware the course was perfect."

TC
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"I have gained so much confidence and knowledge that I know will help me in the future when I have the opportunity to seek a career in counselling."

RMc
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"An excellent course. Would thoroughly recommend to others. A unique but brilliant way to learn. Thank you for helping me find my voice"

FS
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"I have gained self - awareness, understanding more about myself and others. Developed my empathic skills. Good use of questioning and most importantly, listening skills. I have gained friends too!"

AJ