Applications are now closed
Applications for Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills are now closed. Thank you to everyone who has applied. For any additional queries, please reach out to us at adultskills@surreycc.gov.uk.
About this course
Take the first step to building a new career as a professional counsellor or life coach. Gain the skills, knowledge and competencies
to use counselling skills ethically and safely in a range of contexts and roles.
During the course, you will learn a combination of counselling theory, practical skills and ethical guidelines. Some of the topics covered in the course are:
- Building trust
- How to listen and the importance of silence
- Maintaining boundaries
- The importance of empathy
- Basic principles of psychodynamics and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
This is a one-year course that starts in September and ends in July.
Applications open in July. If courses are full please sign up to our newsletter to hear when enrolments open again.
Course level and application
Course entry Requirements: Completion of a written and an online initial assessment prior to attending an interview.
Once you have completed the course successfully, you will be awarded a Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills. You can then move on to complete the Level 3 Certificate in Applied Counselling Studies, or the Level 3 Certificate in Life Coaching Studies.
Complete an expression of interest form
If you need help completing this form please
- visit one of our centres to apply in person or
- call us on 0300 200 1044, 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday
Discounts and support with fees
We have many discounts and fee support options. These include money off your first course if you are a library member, Surrey Heritage user, or over 66.
We include a small charge in the fees. It covers the cost of materials used by tutors for demonstrations. The fee does not include the cost of materials and equipment used by learners, unless stated otherwise. If you have any questions, please ask when enrolling. We advise you not to buy extra materials for a course until your enrolment is confirmed.