Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills

To complete the Unit 4 assessment, learners will need to demonstrate how they can use core counselling skills in a helping relationship.  In order to be assessed carrying out this task, learners must demonstrate particular skills via either; a video recording submission, or an appropriate, qualified witness will be needed to observe the learner demonstrating the skills and completing a witness statement.

The qualification comprises of 4 Units:

Unit 1: Using counselling skills

Learn to identify core counselling skills alongside understanding how these are practised in a counselling relationship. Gain an understanding of how to establish an effective working relationship and will consider the boundaries which need to be respected in this sensitive role.

Unit 2: Introduction to counselling skills theories

This unit will introduce key elements of the main theoretical approaches in counselling, psychodynamics, person-centred therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy. There are key practical differences between these theories and you will hone your skills in understanding the significant importance of counselling theory.

Unit 3: Diversity and ethics in the use of counselling skills

This unit covers the concepts of diversity and ethics. Gain an understanding of anti-discriminatory practice, discover the key aspects of an ethical framework, and discover ways to address diversity in counselling skills practice.

Unit 4: Counselling skills and personal development*

This unit encourages development of self-understanding, identifying values and beliefs and the ability to reflect on personal qualities and skills.