Level 2 Certificate in counselling skillS
Start: 13th October 2026
End: 29th June 2027
Duration: 30 weekly sessions
Location: online
Guided Learning Hours: 90
Fee: £895
Start: 15th October 2026
End: 1st July 2027
Duration: 30 weekly sessions
Location: online
Guided Learning Hours: 90
Fee: £895
What our 2025-26 students say about our Level 2 courses
"I thoroughly enjoyed this course and honestly gained so much more from it than I ever expected. The tutor was incredibly knowledgeable, supportive, and encouraging throughout, and the support team was always kind and helpful. Learning alongside such a wonderful group of people made the experience even more enjoyable. I would highly recommend this course to anyone considering it—it has been a truly rewarding and inspiring journey." - MM (June 2026)
"I have thoroughly enjoyed my time on the Level 2 course and learnt so much more than I thought I would. It has been a transformational process to go through, and would highly recommend this course. Sarah, the tutor, was wonderful, and created a safe and engaging space for the whole group, who were all lovely people. Hugely interesting and insightful – thank you!" - H (June 2026)
"This course was great. Our tutor Sarah was wonderful and I learnt so much about myself and the skills required to become a counsellor. I would recommend this course." - AW (June 2026)
"The course was truly life changing. I learnt so much about myself and about the helping relationship and the skills needed to have successful helping relationships. The course is very well organised and taught and I would highly recommend it to anyone thinking of starting their journey to become a counsellor. " - SM (June 2026)
"I really enjoyed the course and thought Sarah is a fantastic tutor. I enjoyed her thoughtful, engaging and supportive approach. Thank you very much" - HH (June 2026)
This is the starting point for a CPCAB-recognised training route to professional counselling. No previous training is required to take this course.
Our Level 2 training is designed to give learners the underpinning knowledge, skills and competencies to use counselling skills ethically and safely in a variety of contexts and roles.
It provides additional skills for:
- Those starting the first level of training as a professional counsellor
- Those who want to learn counselling skills in other professional or helping roles
- Those who want to improve their professional and personal relationships as part of personal development
The qualification could lead to employment or increase employability for those whose role is to support others in e.g. health and social care work, teaching and learning, advocacy and mediation, support and project work, other helping roles.
Course fees are inclusive of CPCAB registration fee.
Candidates who achieve this level of training or equivalent can proceed to Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies.
