Counselling

Enrol on a Counselling Skills Course

Our counselling courses will give you the skills needed to pursue a professional career.

Funding Support

  • If you are unemployed or earning less than £17,004 annual gross salary – your level 2 course could be free
  • If you are aged 19-23 and do not hold a full level 3 qualification – your level 3 course could be free
  • If you are aged 24+ and wish to undertake a course at level 3 or above you could take out a 19+ learning loan. You’ll only repay when your income is over £511 a week or £2,214 a month
  • If your household income is less than £30k per annum you could receive support to help with associated learning costs e.g. books, travel, childcare, laptop and wifi

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The next level 2 will be available from September 2021, with details to be confirmed when the new programme is published. Keep an eye on our website for more details.

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Why choose these courses?

CPCAB qualifications are a badge of excellence.

  • retrain at any age
  • part time learning offers the flexibility to continue working, look after a family, whilst progressing towards a new and exciting career
  • funding for these courses could be available

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Courses and locations

We offer the following counselling courses at varying locations across Essex:

  • Counselling Skills Introduction
    If you have no prior experience or qualifications in Counselling, this course must be completed before progressing to the further levels.
    This course offers an introduction to: effective listening, counselling theory, ethical considerations, principles and practices in person-centred counselling.
  • Counselling Level 2
    Before enrolling on a Level 2 Counselling Skills course, you are required to complete an ACL Counselling Skills Introduction course and complete a pre-course assessment.
    This course develops further understanding of person-centred counselling concepts and theories, developing use of counselling skills in a personal or work capacity. Learners are required to undertake homework throughout the course and complete a portfolio of written evidence to gain certification, including keeping a journal with regular reflection on their own development.
  • Counselling Level 3
    Before enrolling on a Level 3 Counselling Studies course, you must have CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills and attend a pre-course assessment.
    This course leads to Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies with CPCAB and is suitable for learners preparing for counselling as a long term career path, this course offers a foundation to further study for those who wish to become counsellors. Learners must complete CPCAB Level 2 Counselling Skills Certificate before enrolling on this course.

Get back into work

These FREE online workshops will help you to improve your employment prospects to get back into work or move into a new job opportunity. We will support you to achieve your career goals.

  • How do I get a job in a changing world?
  • Get to grips with modern recruitment practices
  • Now let’s get the job

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How to enrol

Before you can enrol on a counselling qualification course, we will meet with you to complete an assessment (not applicable for the counselling skills introduction) and discuss which course is most suitable. Assessments can be booked by calling 0345 603 7635.

Further details, including course information sheets, are available through the full list of Counselling courses.

We are happy to provide you with more information before you make a decision. Fill out the contact form below and one of our friendly tutors will get back to you.