key information for level 2 

This qualification is designed to give learners the underpinning knowledge, skills and competencies to use counselling skills ethically and safely in a variety of contexts and roles.
This qualification is for:

• Those starting the first level of training as a professional counsellor
• Those who want to learn counselling skills in other professional or helping roles
• Those who want to improve their professional and personal relationships as part of personal development

This qualification could lead to employment or increase employability for those whose role is to support others in e.g. health and social care work, teaching and learning, advocacy and mediation, support and project work, other helping roles.
It provides additional skills for those already in employment likely to lead to increased opportunities for promotion and advancement.

No previous training or experience is required to undertake this qualification

 This qualification has been given NCPS Recognised Qualification CPCAB CSK-L2 status by the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).
This qualification has been assessed and deemed to have met the standards expected for introduction level training for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
This qualification forms an important part of a progression route in counselling training, but on its own, it does not allow a graduate to practice as a qualified counsellor, gain entry to an Accredited Register or refer to themselves as ‘a specialist’ in the subject matter unless they have other qualifications/training to support this.

Qualification Number:
500/7938/4
Guided Learning Hours:
90 hours (minimum)
Total Qualification Time:
170 hours
Credit value:
17
Minimum age:
18 years

All course can be paid in full or by monthly payments 

ONLINE & CLASSROOM BASED (EVENINGS) 
Level 2 course fee is £700
This includes all CPCAB registration fees
Initial deposit of £199.50
followed by monthly payments of £71.50 (x 7 payments)

Payable by monthly invoice or bank transfer 


Level 2 Course Fee Update – January 2027
From January 2027, the fee for our Level 2 counselling course will increase from £700 to £750.
The new payment structure will be:

• Deposit: £204
• Seven monthly payments: £78
• Total course fee: £750

This modest increase reflects the rising costs of delivering high-quality training, including teaching, course resources, administration and learner support.
We remain committed to keeping our fees competitive, transparent and fair while providing students with a supportive and professionally delivered learning experience.