Certificate in Counselling Concepts ABC

What will you be learning?
This course provides training in counselling skills to enhance relationships rather than training to become a counsellor, and involves group discussions, listening skills practice, communication skills, self-awareness exercises and an introduction to counselling theories. You will study: Appreciation of the basics of counselling, professional context and relationship; introduction to the skills used by a counsellor and introduction to personal development. You will be assessed through weekly reflective journals, skills assessment and a short externally assessed written assignment.

What happens when you have finished?
You can progress onto the Certificate in Counselling Skills (ABC) Level 3.

Where and when?
Option 1
Location: Folkestone

Start date: April

Duration: 1 year

How is it delivered?: Part-time

Option 2
Location: Folkestone

Start date: September

Duration: 1 year

How is it delivered?: Part-time

Option 3
Location: Folkestone

Start date: January

Duration: 1 year

How is it delivered?: Part-time

How much will it cost?
Option 1
Tuition Fee: £160

Exam & Registration Fee: £36

Option 2
Tuition Fee: £168

Exam & Registration Fee: £38

Option 3
Tuition Fee: £168

Exam & Registration Fee: £38

You may not have to pay this tuition fee if:

• You are unemployed and in receipt of Jobseekers Allowance (contribution-based)
• You are in receipt of, or are an un-waged dependent of someone currently in receipt of any of the following "income-based" benefits:
  • Income-based Jobseekers Allowance (JSA)
  • Income-related Employments and Support ALlowance (ESA)
  • Income Support
  • Working Tax Credit (your assessed household income needs to be less than 15,276 per year (amount subject to change)
  • Housing Benefit
  • Council Tax Benefit (excluding the 25% single person reduction)
  • Pension Credit - Guaranteed only

View our Money Matters page for full details and information about the financial support available, including Adult Learner Grants.