CPCAB Level 2 – Certificate in Counselling Skills Course
Our level 2 course
Whether you’re looking to take your first step towards becoming a qualified counsellor, or simply want to develop your counselling skills to help others at work or at home, then our CPCAB level 2 course is perfect for you!
Our level 2 course teaches you the fundamental skills you need to become a more supportive and empathetic individual, enabling you to better support colleagues, friends and loved ones, while providing the first step on your journey to becoming a qualified counsellor.
At Connect, we believe that counselling is best learned through doing and not through boring lectures and PowerPoint presentations!
Therefore, all our courses are practical in nature, using exercises and discussion to learn, and encourage you to practice your skills as you progress. We believe this ‘experiential’ learning is imperative to developing tangible counselling skills.
Our experienced tutors are committed to supporting you throughout the learning process, providing guidance and assistance at every step, and you’ll get access to our accompanying online video course and course workbooks, meaning you can always revisit key concepts or catch up if you ever miss a session.
You’ll also have access to additional online practice groups, allowing you to further develop your skills outside the standard course hours.
So, whether you’re looking to pursue a career in counselling, improve your job opportunities, or simply develop counselling skills to support friends and family, our level 2 course provides the ideal course for you.
“I’m having a wonderful experience with Astranti Connect! I did a Level 2 course with them last year, and was taught by Lindsey, who was a fantastic tutor. The enquiries team were also very responsive and helpful whenever I emailed them questions about the wider course. I unhesitatingly enrolled for a Level 3 course with Astranti this year, and so far I’m having a lovely experience. The tutor Marion is very knowledgeable and experienced, and teaches in a warm yet thought-provoking manner. I highly recommend Astranti Connect!“
Focused on you
Experienced counsellors supporting you at every stage
Small group sizes so tutors are always on hand
Added to an active online community for peer support
Flexible study options
Classroom or live online learning to suit your needs
Daytime and evening courses are available
Pay with an instalment option to spread payments
What you’ll learn…
With CPCAB Level 2 being the first step for any aspiring counsellor on their journey to becoming fully qualified, our level 2 course is focused on giving you the fundamental skills you need to better support the people that matter to you – whether they are work colleagues, family members, close friends or future counselling clients.
Here are just a few of the skills that you will pick up along the way…
More about what you’ll learn on our course:
At the heart of our curriculum lies the introduction of the Person-Centred approach, a cornerstone of modern counselling. This transformative modality lays the foundation for professional counselling and equips you with skills that can revolutionise your perception of yourself and others, making them invaluable in everyday life and across diverse professions.
While exploring Person-Centred Counselling and its core principles, you’ll understand the importance of ethics, the art of maintaining boundaries, and the skill of working within your limits to ensure the safety of you and your future clients.
Empathy is at the heart of effective counselling, and our course will help you develop this crucial skill. Learn to work with diversity and difference, engaging in eye-opening exercises that uncover your biases and teach you to set aside personal feelings to truly focus on the needs of others.
Self-awareness is another critical component of our course. We provide tools to help you understand yourself, your relationships, and your life’s journey more deeply, enhancing your ability to connect with people authentically.
Sharpen essential counselling skills such as active listening, the power of silence, and the effective use of verbal and non-verbal communication. You’ll also discover the art of asking the right questions, a key technique in facilitating meaningful conversations.
By the end of the course, you will be equipped with the skills needed to make a positive impact in various settings, from future clinical environments to your everyday interactions.
Also included with your course:
Seminar subscription – With two live sessions every month, our seminars cover a wide range of fascinating topics and provide numerous opportunities for collaboration, sharing, and discussion. A combination of our in-house tutors and expert guest speakers brings a wide range of experience and expertise to each session. Additionally, you’ll have access to our entire backlog of recorded sessions.
CPCAB digital library – With our course, you’ll get free access to the CPCAB digital library, where you can find the official course books. This enables you to gain additional insights into each of the key course areas, directly enhancing your knowledge through CPCAB’s expert team.
How our course compares
At Astranti Connect our aim is to provide the best and most comprehensive CPCAB-accredited counselling courses in the UK, and we are continually developing our courses and training our tutors to achieve that goal.
When you’re comparing our course to others, it’s important to consider what our course offers compared to other typical courses. Here’s a comparison against typical course offered by a local college:
How you’ll earn your qualification
The first step towards accreditation!
The great thing about undertaking a CPCAB course is that it’s recognised nationally and focused on helping you become the best counsellor you can be!
CPCAB courses are formally recognised by BACP (the UK’s leading counselling membership body) and the NCPS (The National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society). Membership of an organisation like the BACP, NCPS, or an equivalent body is vital if you wish to become a respected counsellor and work for organisations such as the NHS.
To pass our level 2 course, you have to prove competence in a variety of key counselling skills. This is primarily assessed practically as you progress through the course – the tutor will gain evidence through observing you demonstrating the skills as you undertake exercises and practical sessions.
In addition, during the course, you will be required to undertake regular exploration of your learning, write a self-review at a mid-point during the course and undertake a group assignment. These are also used to gain evidence of your competence.
At the end of the course, you will undertake an assessment involving an open-book assignment. This will then be reviewed and assessed by CPCAB.
Once you have demonstrated your competence and passed your assessments, you will obtain your level 2 qualification.
Our team of experienced tutors knows what it takes to make it as a counsellor. After all, they’re all qualified counsellors themselves and continue to be trained regularly in our tutor development programme! Head to our tutor page to meet the level 2 tutors for your course.
What our students say
“I completed my Level 2 in Counselling and Psychotherapy with Astranti and will be finishing Level 3 in May. I have truly enjoyed the entire journey. The progression from Level 2 to Level 3 has been incredible — the deeper content and more in-depth discussions have really helped me grow, both personally and professionally. I’ve learned so much, not only from the course itself but also from my peers.
A special mention goes to my tutor, Selina, who has been outstanding—supportive, compassionate, and knowledgeable. She helped each one of us build confidence and develop key counselling skills in a safe, encouraging environment.
If I decide to pursue Level 4, there’s no doubt I will be choosing Astranti again.”
“Having just completed Level 2, I can say that the work was manageable and engaging. I can’t speak to what other tutors are like, but Marion is an excellent tutor and for that I can only look fondly upon my experience with Astranti.“
“I’m having a wonderful experience with Astranti Connect! I did a Level 2 course with them last year, and was taught by Lindsey, who was a fantastic tutor. The enquiries team were also very responsive and helpful whenever I emailed them questions about the wider course. I unhesitatingly enrolled for a Level 3 course with Astranti this year, and so far I’m having a lovely experience. The tutor Marion is very knowledgeable and experienced, and teaches in a warm yet thought-provoking manner. I highly recommend Astranti Connect!“
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Find your Level 2 course
At Astranti Connect, we understand the importance of providing affordable and flexible study options that cater to your needs and lifestyle.
With our instalment plan, you can spread the cost of your course over 9 months, interest-free.
Depending on your preferences and availability, you can choose between our online and classroom courses, as well as evening and daytime options.
We have many course locations across the UK, however, if you can’t make it to one of our regional hubs, we have online courses which can be accessed from anywhere in the country.
For those who wish to become qualified even faster, our Fast-track options are designed for students who want to accelerate their journey from beginner to professional in a shorter timeframe. These intensive courses condense the training from multiple levels, allowing you to complete your qualification on a fast-tracked schedule.
Our Fast-track to Level 3 includes both a Level 2 and a Level 3 course, to be completed in just 4-5 months.
Our Fast-track to Level 4 includes Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4, and takes you from beginner to fully qualified status in just over 2 years!
Online & rest of the UK
£99/month x9
Course costs:
£962 (our course) + £179 (CPCAB fees)
Total payable: £1,141
Payment options:
Instalment plan: £250 deposit + 9x monthly payments of £99
Full payment: £250 deposit + 1x payment of £891
London
£99/month x11
Course costs:
£1,162 (our course) + £179 (CPCAB fees)
Total payable: £1,341
Payment options:
Instalment plan: £250 deposit + 11x monthly payments of £99
Full payment: £250 deposit + 1x payment of £1,091
Upcoming courses
Explore our upcoming level 2 courses and find one that suits you.
Need help choosing your course?
If you’re thinking about joining one of our level 2 courses, but still have questions you need answers to, why not book a 1-2-1 call with one of our course advisors?
Our course advisors are on hand to help you with any queries that you may have about our courses, and our 1-2-1 calls are completely free.
To book your call, find a time slot that suits you on our 1-2-1 booking calendars below: