Level 2 ABC Award in Counselling Concepts (Evening)

This course gives you the opportunity to investigate the knowledge and skills needed to use counselling skills and engage in a helping interaction appropriately. This qualification is useful for anyone who uses (or would like to use) counselling skills at work or in a personal capacity.

The course has been developed for those who recognise the importance of counselling skills and may be working in such areas as care, education and training, Social Services, industry and commerce and the Health Service. The course is also open to those who may be interested in using counselling skills in a voluntary setting.  You will need to access the free “Introduction to Counselling Skills” taster which consists of a group interview prior to enrolling for this course, this will ensure the course is right for you and meets your needs.

You will have an opportunity to identify and practise a range of skills used when participating in counselling skills interactions. You will also be introduced to the key elements of the main theoretical approaches to counselling as well as the concepts of diversity and ethics and their importance in the use of counselling skills. You will have an opportunity to reflect on your personal and future development and identify potential sources of support.

The course will give a basic introduction to counselling and enable you to make a more informed choice as to whether or not to embark on vocational training in counselling. You will be provided with advice guidance as to “next steps”, however completion of this course does not guarantee progression to the Level 3 Certificate in Counselling.

This course encourages feedback from peers and tutors and also a process of self-reflection using weekly journals which is assessed through completion of a workbook.  80% attendance is required.

Tuition fee, plus registration fee. 

Taster sessions will run on the following dates:

5th September 2022 - 9.30-11.00
5th September 2022 - 17.30-19.00
6th September 2022 - 17.30-19.00
13th December 2022 - 17.30-19.00
15th December 2022 - 9.30-11.00
28th March 2023 - 17.30-19.00
30th March 2023 - 9.30-11.00

Please note there will be a £10.00 fee for a taster session.

The total cost for this course is £345.00.  Please note that there is a £10 charge to secure a place on the taster.  If the taster is attended, then the fee is deducted from the course fee of £345.00. Which means a final balance of £335.00 is paid.  If the taster is not attended, then the £10 charge is not refundable.

You will need to attend a taster session prior to enrolment, please contact Course Advice on 01743 342333 for details. If you have already accessed a taster, and been given the go ahead to sign up, please contact Course Advice to enrol.

Fees stated are for enrolment for the current academic year only. Courses which run for 2 or 3 years will be subject to further fees and possible price increases each year.