6 Apr 2025 ● Free Courses in England
Free Online Counselling Course with Certificate
Provide the support to improve personal well-being
This award-winning free online course aims to introduce learners to the use of counselling skills in everyday life and work, and some of the approaches that underpin the use of these skills.
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Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
6-12 weeks (5-10 hours per week)
The free online course takes 6-12 weeks to complete.
This is based on 5-10 hours of weekly study.
100% government funded
HM Government fully funds the free course.
No fee, no card details, and no trial periods.
Unfunded cost £499
Save £499 on your accredited course.
Funded places are limited so enrol now to avoid missing out.
Accredited qualification
The level 2 qualification is accredited by NCFE CACHE or TQUK and regulated by Ofqual.
Certificate included
The Level 2 certificate is a record of achievement and your reward for completing a nationally recognised qualification.
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About this free online course
The objectives of the award-winning counselling course are to help you; develop counselling skills, understand the different approaches involved in the use of counselling skills, and appreciate the importance of self-development.
The course is 100% online, flexible, and does not require exams. It is an accredited level 2 qualification and includes expert tutor support.
People in any situation could benefit from counselling, those with the correct understanding, knowledge and skills can provide them with support to improve their personal well-being.
100% Online
Flexible distance learning allows you to study wherever you feel comfortable.
Expert Support
Learn in confidence with support from a qualified tutor throughout the course.
Development
Join thousands of learners in growing both professionally and personally.
Course content
Your free course is split into manageable units.
There are no exams. You will complete assessment questions based on the skills and knowledge you have gained from the course units below…
Using counselling skills
In this unit you will have an opportunity to identify and practise a range of skills used when participating in a counselling skills interaction
Counselling skill theories
In this unit you will be introduced to the key elements of the main theoretical approaches to counselling.
Diversity and ethics in the use of counselling skills
In this unit, you will be introduced to the concepts of diversity and ethics and their importance in the use of counselling skills.
Counselling skills and personal development
In this unit you will have an opportunity to reflect on their personal and future development and identify potential sources of support.
A certificate is waiting for you
The accredited certificate proves you have new skills, knowledge, and an in-depth understanding of counselling skills.
Your certificate is sent to you on successful completion of the free course.
