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Health - Award in Introduction to Counselling

Heart of Yorkshire Education Group

Margaret Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2DH

Course Provider Certificate
Level 2
Health, Public Services and Care

Available start dates

Course Summary

The Level 2 Award in Introduction to Counselling Skills is designed to provide learners with an introduction to basic counselling skills. Learners will develop their knowledge of the counselling profession, looking at the role of professional frameworks/codes of conduct and the core personal qualities that enable competent counsellors.

Learners will also begin to develop their practical skills in developing, maintaining, and concluding a basic counselling session, providing them with the skills, knowledge and understanding of practice within the boundaries of an ethical framework.


Course Details

There are two units within this course:

The fundamentals of counselling

Introduction to counselling skills


How will it be delivered and assessed?

You will assess through professional discussion, role play and written assignments.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however you will undertake an initial assessment on starting the course.

Your next steps...

Upon completing this course, you could progress to Level 2 Certificate in Counselling.

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