L2 Certificate in Counselling Skills

Name: L2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
Brand: Newcastle City Learning
SKU: 1234314

Newcastle City Learning

Course summary

Professional Training

15 weeks

192 GBP

Newcastle City Learning

Newcastle

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Course description

L2 Certificate in Counselling Skills: Anyone who wants to explore basic counselling skills and decide whether they wish to go further with counselling training, or who wants to use counselling skills informally with family or at work. It is not suitable for people looking for psychological assistance to deal with personal issues.
You will learn about the counselling relationship and how it differs from other forms of helping. You will also be helped to develop the skills of listening, empathy, congruence and un-conditional positive regard, within a supportive situation, and identify your own needs and skills.
A participative approach using tutor input, role plays, discussion, group and paired work, case studies and demonstrations backed up with handouts to reinforce learning.
Note pad, lever arched file and dividers to use as your portfolio.
Please see our brochure, visit our website at ask your local centre or contact the number below for full details of where and when this course is available together with a full breakdown of fees.

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Suitability - Who should attend?

This course builds on diverse life/family/work skills which participants bring to increase awareness and ability to listen. You will have completed the level 1 Interpersonal Course or have relevant experience. You need a good level of oral and written English to participate in the course, ideally level 2 (GCSE) as you will need to read handouts, write assignments and produce a portfolio of work. You will be expected to produce at least one assignment in a word-processed format. You will be required to attend an initial assessment and discuss your enrolment prior to enrolling with your tutor. Please contact Louise Sutton on or by email on .

Outcome / Qualification etc.

Nationally recognised qualification

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Newcastle City Learning

Newcastle City Learning is a part of the People Directorate of Newcastle City Council and it's our job to give you the opportunity to get involved in lifelong learning. Whether it's to improve your job prospects, develop a skill or...