How will I be taught?

This course will introduce trainees to listening and helping skills which can be used in everyday life, as well as basic counselling concepts, and an overview of what counselling training involves.

What modules are covered?

There are seven course units:

1. Work within the limitations of the helping role
2. Establish boundaries for helping work
3. Communicate empathic understanding
4. Focus on the helpee’s agenda
5. Understand the importance of self-awareness in helping work
6. Use listening and responding skills
7. Use review and feedback to develop initial counselling skills

How will I be assessed?

Trainees will be responsible for developing a portfolio of their learning achievements including a Candidate Learning Record. Candidates will be required to provide evidence that they have met the assessment criteria for each qualification unit through the successful completion of course assignments and a brief self-review assessment.

What Next?

On succesful completion of the Introduction to Counselling programme, students can progress to CPCAB's Level 2 Certificate in COunselling Skills (CSK-2).

What previous qualifications and experience will I need?

You will need to have an appropriate level of skill in both spoken and written English in order to fulfil the assessment criteria.