Course Overview
The NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills introduces you to the core skills and knowledge needed to support others through effective communication and helping interactions. This course explores key counselling approaches and helps you understand how these skills can be applied in both personal and professional settings.
You’ll learn how to listen actively, respond appropriately, and build supportive relationships, while also exploring important topics such as ethics, diversity, and personal development. This qualification is ideal if you’re considering a career in counselling or looking to develop valuable interpersonal skills that can be used across a wide range of roles.
Entry Requirements:
No formal qualifications are required
Course Highlights
Course Units
• Using counselling skills
• Introduction to counselling skills theories
• Diversity and ethics in counselling
• Counselling skills and personal development
Course Breakdown
Course Structure
This course is delivered through classroom-based learning, group activities, and practical exercises. You will complete four mandatory units, developing your knowledge and skills step-by-step. Assessment is carried out internally through written work and portfolio-based evidence, allowing you to demonstrate your understanding and application of counselling skills throughout the course.
Progression & Next Steps
After completing this course, you can progress onto Level 3 counselling qualifications, such as the Level 3 Award or Diploma in Counselling Skills, to further develop your knowledge.
The skills gained are also highly valued in roles across health and social care, education, and community services. While this qualification does not qualify you to practise as a counsellor, it provides a strong foundation for further study and for roles where effective communication and support skills are essential.