Free Online Counselling Course with Certificate
Provide the support to improve personal well-being
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.
- Free online course
- HM government funded
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Unfunded cost £
399
- Certificate included
- Accredited level 2 qualification
- Fast-track online enrolment
Course detail
Free online course
The free course is fully-funded by HM Government.
No fee, no card details and no trial periods.
Certificate included
The Level 2 certificate is a record of achievement and your reward for completing a nationally recognised qualification.
Course duration
The free online course takes an average of 6-12 weeks to complete.
This is based on 4-5 hours of weekly study.
100% online
The free course is 100% online.
Learn in the most engaging and interactive way possible that’s both fun and effective.
Course features
Flexible learning
Online distance learning allows you to study from the security of your home, office or wherever you feel comfortable.
No exams
You will complete assessment questions based on the skills and knowledge you have gained from the manageable course units.
Expert support
A tutor will be allocated who will support you throughout the free course and provide valuable feedback against your assessments.
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- NEW: Fast-track Online Enrolment
3 Simple Steps to Enrolment
- Create an account
- Online enrolment form
- Initial assessment
Eligibility Criteria:
- Aged 19 or over as of 31/8/24
- Living in England
- Lived in the UK or EU/EEA for the last 3 years
- Not currently enrolled on any other government funded course or started another application for one
Step 1 - Create an account
Please do not apply for more than 1 course at a time.
Hurry! Places are limited.
About this free online course
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.
Talking therapies play a vitally important role for many people who have mental health problems, enabling them to get their lives back on track.
Source: NHS England
Course content
Your free course is split into manageable units.
Using counselling skills
In this unit you will have an opportunity to identify and practise a range of skills used when participating in a counselling skills interaction.
Counselling skills theories
In this unit you will be introduced to the key elements of the main theoretical approaches to counselling.
Diversity and ethics in the use of counselling skills
In this unit, you will be introduced to the concepts of diversity and ethics and their importance in the use of counselling skills.
Counselling skills and personal development
In this unit you will have an opportunity to reflect on their personal and future development and identify potential sources of support.
Course sample
Certificate in Counselling Skills
Section 1: Using Counselling Skills
Boundaries that need to be taken into account when starting a new helping relationship
In a helping relationship, the ‘helper’ uses a range of skills to listen to and support an individual who is seeking assistance (the helpee).
When a helper starts a new helping relationship it is essential that they set boundaries with the helpee. A boundary is an ‘unofficial rule about what should not be done’ or ‘limits that define acceptable behaviour’. In a helping relationship, boundaries allow the helper to identify:
- what they are able to provide in the relationship
- what the helpee wants to get from the relationship
Gain lifelong skills
This free course is brilliant for career progression and can open doors to many personal opportunities, but we believe it offers even more potential – the skills needed to make a genuine difference in other people’s lives…
Get certified
Receive an accredited certificate – your Level 2 certificate is a record of achievement and your reward for completing the nationally recognised qualification.
Your certificate
Your certificate is proof you have new knowledge, skills and understanding.
Your qualification
Your qualification can help you find work, get promoted, or start a new career.
UK government funded course
We connect you with training providers that use the UK government’s Adult Education Budget to fund this free online course.
Eligibility checker
Eligibility Criteria
- Aged 19 or over as of 31/8/24
- Living in England
- Have lived in the UK/EU/EEA for at least 3 years
- Not currently enrolled on any other government funded course or started another application for one
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- NEW: Fast-track Online Enrolment
3 Simple Steps to Enrolment
- Create an account
- Online enrolment form
- Initial assessment
Eligibility Criteria:
- Aged 19 or over as of 31/8/24
- Living in England
- Lived in the UK or EU/EEA for the last 3 years
- Not currently enrolled on any other government funded course or started another application for one
Step 1 - Create an account
Please do not apply for more than 1 course at a time.
Hurry! Places are limited.
Access the award-winning e-learning platform faster than ever before…
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- Enrol on any device
3 simple steps to enrolment
Step 1
Create an account with us via the short form below
On submission, you will be directed to your secure application form…
Step 2
Complete your funded course application form
On submission, you will be taken to your Skills Network user area…
Scroll down and select Complete your initial assessment
Step 3
Complete your brief 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.
- To be eligible for funding you must meet the following criteria:
- I currently live in England
- I have lived in the UK or EU/EEA for the last 3 years
- I was aged 19 or over on 31st August 2024
- I am not currently enrolled on any other government funded course or started another application for one
- In the case you do not complete your course the provider reserves the right to charge an administration fee to cover lost funding and resource costs.
- Please note: London, West Midlands, Liverpool, Manchester, South Yorkshire, Bristol, Bath, Tees Valley, Tyne & Wear, Cambridge & Peterborough are not funded via online enrolment.
If you live in any of the above areas, please enrol here
Step 1 - Create an account
Please do not apply for more than 1 course at a time.
FAQs
Is the Counselling Skills course free?
If you meet the eligibility criteria then YES!
We connect you with learning providers that use government funding, in the form of the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) and the Adult Educational Budget (AEB).
Is Counselling Skills a qualification?
Counselling Skills is a level 2 qualification.
The qualification is accredited by TQUK and regulated by Ofqual.
Is the qualification recognised by employers?
All of our courses are accredited by UK government-recognised awarding bodies. These include NCFE CACHE and TQUK, with whom we work closely to ensure our existing courses, and all new ones, meet approved standards of excellence and are certified as such. NCFE CACHE and TQUK are national awarding organisations that design, develops and certifies nationally recognised qualifications and awards.
All qualifications are regulated by Ofqual and are the perfect way to boost any CV.
How many free online courses can I take?
You can only take one course at a time but you can take up to 7 in one academic year.
Do I need to sit an Exam?
No, there are no exams, all courses require you to complete assessment questions based on the knowledge you have just gained from the units.
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