Certificate in Counselling Skills Level 2

Learn about different counselling techniques including effective communication skills. Explore counselling skills theories and understand how you can apply them to enrich your practice. Gain awareness of the importance of diversity and ethics in the use of counselling skills. Appreciate how counselling skills can support the personal development of others.

This course takes around 160 hours to complete. After, you can progress to a Level 3 Award in Counselling Skills and Theory, or a Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills.

You can also progress to a job role which uses counselling skills, such as a support worker or guidance officer. If you’re unsure which progression route is right for you, your WEA tutor will be happy to advise and discuss your options with you.

To take this course you’ll need to have access to the internet. Communicate with your tutor and access learning materials through Canvas, the WEA’s digital learning portal.

We’re committed to helping you access and enjoy adult education. If there’s something we can do to help you, we will.

Studying with the WEA is nothing like school. Your WEA tutor will guide and support you through each step of your studies.

Most of our courses are free for most of our learners. Please note that you need to get to the end of the enrolment process to see the discounts.