Course Information
90 hours minimum
September 2026 – June 2027
Manchester:
30 weeks / Monday 6.00pm – 9.00pm
Timperley:
30 weeks / Tuesday 6.00pm – 9.00pm
January 2027 – July 2027
26 weeks / Wednesdays 5.30pm – 9.00pm
£750
VAT invoice available on request
Course Overview
Purpose
This qualification is designed to give learners the underpinning knowledge, skills and competencies to use counselling skills ethically and safely in a variety of contexts and roles.
This qualification is for:
- Those starting the first level of training as a professional counsellor
- Those who want to learn counselling skills in other professional or helping roles
- Those who want to improve their professional and personal relationships as part of personal development
This qualification could lead to employment or increase employability for those whose role is to support others in e.g. health and social care work, teaching and learning, advocacy and mediation, support and project work, other helping roles.
It provides additional skills for those already in employment likely to lead to increased opportunities for promotion and advancement.
Entry Requirements
prior training and experience
No previous training or experience is required to undertake this qualification
More Information
Progression
Successful candidates may progress onto the Level 3 Certificate in Applied Counselling Studies (CAST)
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Online Application
Before starting the application process, please ensure that you have prepared a personal statement and that you have the details of two referees (1 personal, 1 professional)
If you have any issues or problems with your form submission, please contact admin and request an application form.