Part of Salford City College Group

Outline

This course comprises units on various Counselling approaches e.g., person-centred, cognitive and psychoanalytical. The course will also focus on ethical considerations such as confidentiality and empowering the individual. Students will also explore the importance of effective communication and appropriate behaviours.

Progression

Following successful completion of the course, students will have the opportunity to progress on to an appropriate Level 3 Access course which will prepare them for a related university course, for example,inpsychology, counselling and /or psychotherapy.

Assessment

Assessment will take place in the form of coursework e.g., essays/role play/case studies

Entry Requirements

In order to progress on to the Access course, students should have GCSEs in maths and English or equivalent. Applicants who do not have these qualifications will have the opportunity to study for these alongside the counselling course.

*Fees

Don’t let the cost of studying put you off – most of our students study for FREE, and those who don’t qualify for funding are very often eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan.

Eligibility depends on both the course you have chosen to study and your individual circumstances.

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Academic Yr

25/26

Name

Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills - Adult

Available At

Worsley College

Start Date

27/10/2025

Fee

£362*

Don’t let the cost of studying put you off – most of our students study for FREE, and those who don’t qualify for funding are very often eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan.

Eligibility depends on both the course you have chosen to study and your individual circumstances.

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