CPCAB Level 2 Award in Introduction to Counselling Skills

Learn basic Counselling skills and find out if a career in counselling
is for you.

Call us today on 0151 237 3993 for more information about our courses or email on [email protected] to express an interest.

Learn basic counselling skills in helping roles and improve your professional and personal relationships.

This course leads to a nationally regulated qualification awarded by the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB) – the only Ofqual approved awarding body to specialise in the field of counselling and supervision. Compass has run this course for over 10 years with a 100% success rate!

This qualification is intended for candidates who want to:

Learn basic counselling skills (listening and responding skills) in helping roles

Find out more about counselling (this qualification won’t teach you to be a counsellor, but may help you decide whether or not you want to train as one)

Improve professional and personal relationships

This assessed course provides an introduction to some of the knowledge, attitudes and skills related to counselling. The course will not make you into a counsellor, but will enable you to begin to develop a basic ability to listen and respond sensitively and effectively to the emotional needs of others. Growth in personal self-awareness is essential to this process, and all counselling courses aim to facilitate this. Please note that the tutors are experienced in supporting you in this. However, if you are facing a high level of emotional distress at present, it is recommended that you delay the start of the course until you have achieved a level of emotional stability.

The course will introduce you to some different counselling theories and to counselling processes. It will explore what is and what is not counselling, where it’s use is appropriate and the basic ethics and responsibilities involved.  The course aims to help you begin to apply your learning to your own situations. The course provides many skills that can be transferred to a variety of professions and careers.

Proposed Start date:  TBC 2025
Time: TBC
Duration of course: 10 weeks not including half term,
Location: Online via Zoom
Attendance Requirements: 80%
Cost: TBC to be paid in full at commencement of course by credit/debit card, bank transfer, or cheque.
Other details: The candidate is required to keep a portfolio as a record of their learning and they should commit to approximately. one hours’ study outside the classroom per week.  There is no external exam.

Access to Zoom is essential, training can be provided if required/
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Please contact us today on 0151 237 3993 to book onto one of our courses.

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"I have learnt so much about empathetic listening, valuing the individuality of each of us, and just a hint of all the interesting ideas underpinning counselling skills."

MR
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"I’ve absolutely loved the course. It exceeded my expectations and my tutor was incredible. The group was so kind and supportive and I know we will all stay in touch after the course ends. I would recommend this course to anyone and everyone."

OS
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"The course has given me skills not just in terms of providing emotional support in a professional capacity, but also in communicating with family, friends, and people in my day-to-day life. It also gave me the opportunity to reflect on myself, my personality traits and things that I find triggering. I feel that I’ve learned a lot about myself and my relationships with others."

SL
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"The layout of the course covered things that are most relevant in my opinion who is learning counselling skills but can relay it to my supporting role in my day job. It made be mindful of how my approach to individuals is paramount to gaining their trust and building a rapport with them.I enjoyed the company of my fellow students we were very supportive to each other . I found the Tutor Helen to be a guiding inspirational person who was professional and gentle with us and led us to each session with a calming spirit "

BM
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"I’ve really enjoyed the course, Helen has been a great tutor, very supportive and informative. She has also tried to keep it fun as well as informative. The group have been great, and its been lovely getting to know a new group people.
I think the course itself is pitched at the right level for novices, as it explains everything clearly, but gives an introduction to the more in depth side of the profession"

HU
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"I think it was a really comprehensive introduction to counselling and it will help having this knowledge going into the Level 2 Certificate.
Helen has been an amazing tutor, although the tone of the sessions can be serious there have also been light-hearted moments that helped us bond as a group and this was down to Helen and the way she manged the group dynamics."

LK