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Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (CSK-L2)

Course Overview
 

  • Qualification: Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (CSK-L2)

  • Awarding Body: Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB)*

  • Level: Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE standard of study)

  • Learning Hours: 90 hours guided learning, 170 hours total qualification time.

  • Minimum Attendance: 80% of guided learning hours

  • Minimum age: 18

  • Progression: Successful candidates may progress onto the Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies, subject to readiness and entry requirements.

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Who this course is for​​

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This course is designed for students who would like to:

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  • gain a foundational introduction to counselling skills, listening and awareness.

  • take the first step towards training as a professional counsellor.

  • learn counselling and listening skills in other professional or helping roles.

  • improve their professional and personal relationships as part of personal development​.

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​​​​This course involves personal reflection and group participation. It is not suitable for those currently experiencing severe emotional difficulty or mental health issues without appropriate professional support.

Course Content and Learning

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The Level 2 Counselling Studies course is made up of seven learning outcomes. To gain this qualification, by the end of the course learners will / will be able to:

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  1. Use counselling skills ethically and safely.

  2. Establish and sustain the boundaries of the helping role.

  3. Work empathically as a helper.

  4. Focus on the helpee's needs and concerns.

  5. Use self-awareness in helping work.

  6. Use a range of counselling skills to facilitate the helping relationship.

  7. Use feedback and reflection to enhance counselling skills.​​​

Fees and Payment
 

Total Course Fee: £1,325, payable as follows:

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  • £500 non-refundable deposit payable after a successful application and offer of a place.

  • £825 remaining balance payable in full before the course starts.

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Qualification Information

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For further details about the qualification and awarding body requirements, please refer to the CPCAB website: Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (CSK-L2) - CPCAB

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Assessment and Commitment​

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Assessment is continuous throughout the course and involves a range of written, practical, and reflective components. ​

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Assessment requirements include:

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  • weekly reflective journals.

  • one written assignments of approximately 1,500 words.

  • one self-review of learning and development (completed in session).

  • one presentation.

  • tutorial records evidencing engagement with tutor support (completed in session).

  • two tutor-observed counselling skills practice sessions (one via audio / video recording).

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All assessment evidence is compiled into a portfolio and internally assessed against CPCAB criteria, with internal and external quality assurance.

Course Dates

This course is expected to run in Autumn 2026. Applications are welcomed at this stage (see below) but please also sign up to our mailing list to be the first to know when dates are released.

​How to Apply

 

Choosing the right counselling training is an important decision. For this reason, prospective students are encouraged to contact Clear Light Academy for an informal conversation prior to application to discuss whether this course is right for you.

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Those wishing to apply may download the application form here​. Submissions are reviewed on an individual basis, and you will normally be contacted within three working days of receipt.

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Where a place is offered, full details on enrolment and next steps will be provided.

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