Level 2 SEG Award in Counselling Concepts

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 '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.

For those learners interested in exploring what counselling training entails, this qualification offers a practical introduction. Learners will develop communication skills and gain important industry insight to help make informed career decisions. Learners will complete this qualification with a comprehensive and full understanding of the following:

The Professional Context of Counselling

This unit provides a basic introduction to counselling. Learners will develop an understanding of what counselling is and an appreciation that qualified counsellors and those who use counselling skills abide by an ethical framework. They will learn about the importance of creating the correct environment and the right ethos for the helping relationship to be successful.

Communication Skills in Helping Relationships

In this unit, learners will explore effective communication skills used in helping relationships. They will demonstrate a range of listening and responding skills to establish, develop and close interactions.

An Introduction to Personal Development

In this unit, learners will have the opportunity to reflect on their personal development and identify areas for development in the future.

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 and 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.

You will need to attend a taster session before enrollment. Please request to book onto the course taster/group interview by contacting Part-time Admissions on 01743 653333 to organise enrolment. If you are still undecided about the course most suitable for you, please drop into one of our advice events, ring Part-time Admissions on 01743 653333, use our live chat facility, or emailThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.