CPCAB Level 2 – Certificate in Counselling Skills Course
Our level 2 course
Whether you’re looking to take your first steps 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 giving you 90 hours of accredited training to go towards the 450 you need to qualify.
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 have almost completed Counselling Skills Level 2. My tutor has been very supportive throughout the course. I have the opportunity to have 1:1 session to check on my progress or discuss any other concerns. Inspiration has been enhanced by the positive comments provided by my tutor as a group and individually about our progression.
I would highly recommend Astranti Connect, they deliver their course to a high standard and are extremely professional teaching staff.“
“I have really enjoyed this course. The online format has made it possible for me to attend. The teaching has been clear and supportive. I’ve been surprised at how in-depth this level 2 course has been – I feel really well equipped to continue down this path and learn more.“
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…
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…
“I have really enjoyed the course I have completed. The materials, content and tutor support were all excellent. The feedback provided was timely and constructive. I would happily recommend Astrani Connect, so much so I have already signed up for the next level!”
Learn how to communicate empathetic understanding when supporting those around you
Identify and explore personal issues, fears and prejudices that you and others may have
Help others to identify their needs and concerns and learn why it’s so important to stay focused on them
Understand the importance of self-awareness and how your personality may impact the support you give
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:
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| Develop counselling skills |
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| Experienced tutors |
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| 5+ years of experience |
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| Course workbook |
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| Specialist provider |
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| Qualifying BACP hours |
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| Experiential learning |
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| CPCAB accredited |
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| Additional online practice groups |
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| Online course videos |
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| Payment by instalments |
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How you’ll earn your qualification
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), so the 90 formal learning hours you pick up on this course will count towards the 450 minimum hours of training required for membership. Membership of an organisation like BACP (or equivalent body) is vital if you wish to become a respected counsellor and work for organisations such as the NHS.
To pass the 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 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
Please see our testimonials page for our latest student reviews. Here are a couple of examples:
“I’m currently on the Counselling Skills Level 2 course and so far the course has been really interesting. The tutors are welcoming, kind and knowledgeable and we have already learned a lot about active listening skills. They give detailed constructive feedback every week, both written and verbal, on how we are doing. Really looking forward to the rest of the course!“
“I have been with Astranti for a course now and have signed up to a second! The tutors and staff are incredible! Would recommend to anyone looking at going into Counselling.“
Find your 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 multiple course locations across the UK, including Bristol, Devon, Manchester and Sheffield. 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.
£99/month
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
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: