Counselling Skills
This award-winning free online course aims to introduce learners to the use of counselling skills in everyday life and work, and some of the approaches that underpin the use of these skills.
The free online course takes 6-12 weeks to complete.
This is based on 5-10 hours of weekly study.
HM Government fully funds the free course.
No fee, no card details, and no trial periods.
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Funded places are limited so enrol now to avoid missing out.
The level 2 qualification is accredited by NCFE CACHE or TQUK and regulated by Ofqual.
The Level 2 certificate is a record of achievement and your reward for completing a nationally recognised qualification.
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The objectives of the award-winning counselling course are to help you; develop counselling skills, understand the different approaches involved in the use of counselling skills, and appreciate the importance of self-development.
The course is 100% online, flexible, and does not require exams. It is an accredited level 2 qualification and includes expert tutor support.
People in any situation could benefit from counselling, those with the correct understanding, knowledge and skills can provide them with support to improve their personal well-being.
Flexible distance learning allows you to study wherever you feel comfortable.
Learn in confidence with support from a qualified tutor throughout the course.
Join thousands of learners in growing both professionally and personally.
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Your free course is split into manageable units.
There are no exams. You will complete assessment questions based on the skills and knowledge you have gained from the course units below…
In this unit you will have an opportunity to identify and practise a range of skills used when participating in a counselling skills interaction.
In this unit you will be introduced to the key elements of the main theoretical approaches to counselling.
In this unit, you will be introduced to the concepts of diversity and ethics and their importance in the use of counselling skills.
In this unit you will have an opportunity to reflect on their personal and future development and identify potential sources of support.
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On submission, you will be taken to your Skills Network user area…
Scroll down and select ‘Complete Your Initial Assessment’.
On completion, you will receive an email asking you to accept your funded place.
Once you have accepted your place, you will be enrolled in your course.
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