CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
Starting October 2024
Banbury Counselling Academy Video
Guided learning hours: 90 hours over 30 weeks
Minimum age: 21 years
Fees £1254
Bursary - no longer available for 2024-25. For more information on sources of funding see - Funding sources
Fees are inclusive of CPCAB candidate registration.
Course Days
““My experience of being in Level 2 Counselling Skills has been amazing, Tutor and peers have been so supportive. I would fully recommend this course to anyone.” ”
Monday 10.00 - 13.00 (Full)
Monday 18.00 - 21.00 (Full)
Wednesday 18.00 - 21.00 (Places available)
If your preferred day is full, please still submit an application. We are holding a waiting list in case people drop out and also for the academic year 2024-25
Course outline
This is a robust and ethical course, led by experienced counselling tutors who support students to develop active listening skills and learn about significant life events and relationship patterns. We have an unusually high student/tutor ratio as we limit all our groups to a maximum of 12 people.
The course covers some basic concepts of counselling theory, develops practical skills, teaches the skill of mindful listening, and challenges students to question their pre-conceived ideas and assumptions. By the end of the course students will understand themselves better and be able to support others to do the same. This course will give you a foundation of knowledge, skills and competencies to use listening skills ethically and safely in a variety of contexts and roles.
““I have been very impressed with the Banbury Courselling Academy since I joined. Everyone is very helpful and kind, which is very much appreciated when you are new to something.””
This qualification is for:
Those starting the first level of training as a professional counsellor.
Those who want to learn counselling skills for professional or helping roles.
Those who want to improve their professional and personal relationships as part of personal development.
Level 2 is intended for candidates who want to help others either in a voluntary or an employed situation. This level won’t teach you to be a counsellor but is the first step on the 4 year training to be a professional therapist. It is particularly well suited to those who work with people in roles such as nursing, staff development, social work, teaching, voluntary work and human resources and those wishing to embark on a career as a counsellor or psychotherapist.
Term Dates
The academic year is structured in 3 terms with Christmas, Easter and Half Term breaks. Please click here for Level 2 term dates.
No previous qualifications are needed to join Level 2.
Spreading payments
Please indicate in your application form if you require a payment plan
Bursaries(no longer available for 2024-25)
Please let us know on your application form if you would like to apply for a bursary place. As bursary places are limited, early application is advised. Receiving a bursary place at Level 2 is not a guarantee of a bursary place at Level 3. Click here to complete the bursary form. For information about further sources of funding see: Funding sources
Progression
On successful completion you may progress to the Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies.
Qualification units
““I have really enjoyed studying Level 2 at the Academy and am looking forward to continuing with Level 3. I would definitely recommend the Academy to others.””
Use counselling skills ethically and safely
Manage helping interactions
Communicate empathic understanding
Manage an active listening space
Use self-awareness to facilitate helping work
Use counselling skills coherently
Use study skills to help manage learning
““This course is a perfect blend of practical and written work. Wonderful start to my journey into Counselling thanks to Banbury Academy. The Staff and support throughout my course have been excellent” ”
Assessment is by candidate portfolio and an externally assessed written paper.
A computer and access to the internet is necessary for you to engage with the course.
We regret that the training venue has no lift and classrooms are accessed by climbing stairs.
For more information on the content and expectations of this course, please visit the CPCAB website.
Next Step
Please click the link above to watch a Level 2 Presentation video if you would like more details about the Level 2 Counselling Skills course, what we offer at BCA, what will be expected of you as a student, and how the course is structured. If, after watching the video, you feel that you would like to be involved, please fill out the application form by clicking the link below. Once we have received your application we will ask you to fill out a short questionnaire, after which we will email you with your next steps. If you have already sent us your application form we will be in touch shortly.
To apply, please complete our online application form below.