Counselling Skills Studies: CPCAB Level 2 Certificate

Next cohort starts:
**th ** 2025

This comprehensive, entry-level course is designed to equip learners with the knowledge, skills and professional awareness needed to use counselling skills ethically and effectively in a wide range of helping roles.

Whether you’re considering a career in counselling or want to enhance your communication skills in your current role, this qualification offers a solid foundation in person-centred support and reflective practice.

Key Details

  • Duration: 30 weeks

  • Hours 90 Total (Weekly 3.25hr Sessions incl. Break)

  • Format: TBC

  • CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills

  • Fee £TBC

Who is it for?

This course is designed for:

  • Those beginning their journey toward becoming professional counsellors

  • Individuals working in health, care, support, or pastoral roles

  • Anyone wishing to use counselling skills to support others more effectively

Whether you’re new to the subject or looking to deepen your knowledge, this session is built to support safe, ethical, and effective practice.

Minimum requirement: No formal qualifications required, but learners should be emotionally ready to reflect on personal experiences as part of the learning process.

What Will You Learn?

  • Ethical and safe use of counselling skills

  • Working within a professional helping relationship

  • Establishing and maintaining appropriate boundaries

  • Using self-awareness in support roles

  • Understanding ethical frameworks and confidentiality

  • Reflective practice and emotional resilience

What’s Included?

  • 90 hours of guided learning over 30 weeks

  • Interactive group sessions and skills practice

  • Ongoing tutor support and assessment

  • CPCAB Level 2 Certificate on successful completion

  • Pathway to further professional counselling training

What’s Next?

Upon successful completion, learners are eligible to progress to the Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies, also accredited by the CPCAB, as part of the route to becoming a qualified counsellor.

 FAQs

  • Out courses are held at our new, bigger centre in Chepstow. Top Floor, St Maur, Beaufort Square, Chepstow, NP16 5EP.

  • Booking can now be made online - simply click the link above to secure your spot.

  • Short courses are payable at point of booking - you can now book online directly through our website.

  • Sure - we’re here to help, email your questions to basecampcoop@protonmail.com and we’ll be back in touch as soon as we can.

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