Counselling taster course

This course will give you a taster into what it means to be a counsellor and whether it is something that is right for you. You will learn the role of the counsellor and what it means to be a good listener. You will also learn what is involved with the Level 2 course and the importance of using a journal in order to show reflection. 

Please apply through the website or if you do not have access to the internet, please telephone Customer Services on 01202 123444.

There is no admission session required to join this course. 

There is no qualification or examination attached to this course. This course is strongly recommended if you are considering applying for Level 2 Counselling Skills. 

Your tutor will work with you to develop and review your progress throughout the course. This course is not appropriate for people with emotional distress.

You will need a pen and paper plus a folder to keep your work in. f you are applying for an online course, you will need access to a laptop and access to Microsoft Teams. 

You may wish to consider the CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills to further develop your knowledge and skills. Alternatively you may wish to consider Mental Health Awareness courses. Other courses may be offered by Skills & Learning or other local providers.

English, maths and computing skills: all of our courses support the development of relevant English, maths and computing skills.

Refunds: please see details of our cancellation policy in our Terms and Conditions on our website www.skillsandlearningace.com/policies/terms-and-conditions or in our brochure.

Attendance: before enrolling you should ensure that you can attend all classes offered as far as possible.

Places on courses: many of our courses are in high demand. If you have been offered a place but no longer require it, please advise us immediately as you may be preventing another learner from taking the place. Where learners do not attend the first session, without having given prior notice, Skills & Learning reserve the right to offer the place on the course to another learner; you will not be eligible for a refund it it is outside of the terms outlined in our cancellation policy.

Fully funded learners: if you have been offered a fully funded place on a course and no longer require it, you must advise us before the course starts so that your place can be offered to someone else. We reserve the right to withdraw future offers of fully funded places if you regularly do not start or complete funded courses.

Home study: you will be required to do significant study at home between sessions to assist with your learning and progress.

Qualification Levels: there is further information about qualification levels on our website.

Proof of identity: please bring photographic ID and your National Insurance number with you to your first session. You will also need to provide it for any external examinations you take.

Off-site activities: with some courses, there may be the opportunity for off-site enrichment activities at additional cost, for example: gallery, museum or exhibition visits. Where this is an integral part of the course, your tutor will discuss the arrangements with you during your induction.

Parking at centres: parking at centres may be limited; please be prepared to use on street parking or pay and display car parks. For information regarding each centre, please visit the venue section of our website www.skillsandlearningace.com/our-centres/.

Refreshments: tea/coffee or vending machine(s) are available at some venues. Further information can be found in the venue section of our website www.skillsandlearningace.com/our-centres/.

Unspent Criminal Convictions we require learners to disclose any unspent criminal convictions. Please refer to www.skillsandlearningace.com/policies/disclosure-of-unspent-convictions.

If you have any accessibility or disability issues that we need to accommodate or if you think you may need any other support to complete your chosen course, please contact: 01202 123444 or e-mail enquiries@salbcp.com. All enquiries are treated in confidence.