Level 2 certificate in counselling skills

This course is INNATE Certified.

Our courses are designed to give learners the underpinning knowledge, skills and competencies to use counselling skills ethically and safely in a variety of contexts and roles.

We offer two study options:

• Evening course: 30 weeks, starting every September. One evening per week, 6pm-9:30pm (term-time only).
• Day course: 20 weeks, starting every February. One day per week, 9:30am-2:30pm (term-time only).

Level 2 fees:

• Level 2 - deposit of £249
• £93.75 per month for eight months / total fees: £999

Payment can be paid in full or in a shorter term if preferred.

Course overview:

This certificate in counselling skills programme is a part-time course where you’ll learn a variety of listening and responding skills which will enhance your interaction with others.

This course is highly interactive, combining formal teaching with individual, small group and whole-group activities. This qualification could lead to employment or increase employability for those whose role is to support others in health and social care work, teaching and learning, advocacy and mediation, support and project work, and other helping roles.

This qualification is for:

• Those starting the first level of training as a professional counsellor.
• Those who want to learn counselling skills in other professions or helping roles.
• Those who want to improve their professional and personal relationships as part of personal development.

Progression opportunities:

This course is widely accepted as one of the entry requirements to Level 4 diploma in therapeutic counselling, with nationally recognised awarding bodies, as well other courses.

Successful candidates will be able to progress to Level 3 certificate in counselling studies.

This is the first step to becoming a qualified counsellor. 

Modules:

• Use counselling skills ethically and safely
• Establish and sustain the boundaries of the helping role
• Work empathically as a helper
• Focus on the helpee’s needs and concerns
• Use self-awareness in helping work
• Use a range of counselling skills to facilitate the helping interaction
• Use feedback and reflection to enhance counselling skills

Entry requirements: No previous training or experience is required to undertake this qualification, but candidates must be able to cope with course content which involves written essays, peer assessments and group work. Interviewing is essential.

• Guided learning hours: 90 hours (minimum)
• Total qualification time: 170 hours
• Minimum age: 18 years
• Venue/location: Online

Level 2 dates for academic year 2026-2027

Cohort D (30 Weeks):

• Start: September 2026
• End: May 2027
• Timing: 6pm to 9.30pm

Cohort D2 (20 Weeks):

• Start: February 2026
• End: May 2026
• Timing: 9:30am to 2:30pm

For more information or to apply, visit innatecounsellingandpsychotherapy.co.uk