CSK-L2 Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
Focus of Course
- First compulsory course for students who wish to begin their training in counselling.
Entry Requirements
- GCSE / O Level in Maths and English
- Optional - Introduction to Counselling Skills
Course Hours
- 90 guided learning hours, usually 12 full day training sessions over one year
Course Topics
- Difference between caring, helping and counselling
- Stages of the helping relationship
- Developing communication and listening skills
- Developing self awareness
- Models for counselling
- Common problems
Assessments
- 1 Essay: 2000 words
- 1 Book Review: 750 words
- Learning Journal
- 23 Criteria to evidence
- Taped Skills Essay
- Self review
- Counselling Skills internal practical assessment
- External exam set by CPCAB
Course fee
- £1100 payable as initial deposit and 10 monthly payments
Course Accreditation
- Accredited by the Counselling & Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB) and carries 17 units at Level 2 on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).
Further training
- CST-L3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
Course Feedback
"The course was absolutely fantastic, wouldn’t change a thing! The tutor was exceptional, very patient and kind."
"I pushed myself through barriers which I never thought I would or could."
"It has been fantastic. Great venue, great tutor, great group, great teaching, great biscuits!"
"Very affirming, life changing overall. A super supportive atmosphere in which to grow, explore and change."
Training Standards Director Susie Donaldson originally qualified and worked as a Dietitian, specialising in supporting patients with chronic debilitating conditions. She became Director of the Suffolk-wide Dietetic Service, before leaving to raise her two sons and re-train as a counsellor.
Maureen is currently Medical Lead for Personal and Organisational Development in Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Consultant Psychiatrist, Kisiizi, Bwindi and Kagando Church of Uganda Hospitals, south-west Uganda.
Andy is a chartered engineer and works as a Customer Solutions Manager in an Aerospace company. He and Hazel live in Hemel Hempstead and have two grown-up children.
Hazel has a degree in Biochemistry and worked in immunology research before being a full time mum. She has a Diploma in Integrative Counselling and in Supervision, and a L5 Certificate in Creative Counselling.
Business Director Ken Donaldson trained as a Chartered Secretary and has business experience in finance, admin, buying and customer service in the retail, printing, aviation and housing sectors. He worked for 3 years in Kenya for Mission Aviation Fellowship and was also in church leadership for 7 years.
