What does it cost?

The course fee is £360 which includes the registration fee paid to the awarding

body, CPCAB (Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body). A

deposit of £180 is required, and the balance may be paid in three monthly

instalments of £60. Students should be aware that once they have started the

course the full fee is payable before the end of the course, even if they decide

not to complete the training.

What further training is available?

Students who successfully complete the Level 2 Award in Introduction to

Counselling Skills would be eligible to join a Level 2 Certificate in counselling

Skills course, 90 hours of training usually completed over one academic year.

The next course in Norwich will be starting in the Autumn 2017. This would

lead on to the Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies course, also 90 hours

of training.

After completing the two Certificate courses a student would be able to seek a

counselling placement as a “trainee counsellor” with a counselling agency. On

successful completion of the Level 4 Diploma a student would have qualified

to practice as a counsellor. In due course, with the addition of hours from

Levels 2 and 3, they would be eligible to apply for accreditation with both ACC

and the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Further information about CPCAB qualifications can be found on their website

www.cpcab.co.uk.

To apply for this course, please contact:

Julie Allday

Barnabas Counselling Training Ltd, PO Box 752, Chichester, PO19 9QY

Tel: 01243 543403

Email: jallday@barnabastraining.com;

Website: www.barnabastraining.com

L2 Award in Introduction to

Counselling Skills

Norwich

6th May – 15th July 2017

“Thank you for a superb course and

all your hard work making it happen”

(2014 student)

Who is the Course for?

The course is for individuals who wish to learn initial counselling skills to help

others – either in a voluntary or an employed situation – or for individuals who

wish to find out more about counselling. This course will not equip you to be a

counsellor but it may help in deciding whether you wish to train as a

counsellor.

How long is the Course?

The 30-hour course is taught over 4 Saturday sessions. These will be held from

9.00am-5.30pm on the following dates: 6th May, 3rd June, 8th July, 15th July

Where is the Course taking place?

Sessions will be held in Oak Grove Chapel, 70 Catton Grove Road, Norwich,

NR3 3NT.

Who teaches the Course?

The course will be taught by Letitia Ash-Lameer and Linda Bell. Letitia is Head

of Counselling, Training and Supervision with TimeNorfolk, a charity

specialising in pregnancy loss. She trained in Integrative Psychotherapeutic

Counselling with Matrix College and in the use of Arts in Therapy with IATE.

She runs a private practice with a particular interest in recovery from trauma.

Linda completed her Counselling Diploma and BSc with Matrix College, also

works with TimeNorfolk and has her own private practice.

All of our trainers are approved by the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central

Awarding Body.

Who Accredits the Course?

The course is accredited by the Counselling & Psychotherapy Central Awarding

Body (CPCAB) and carries 5 units at Level 2 on the Regulated Qualifications

Framework (RQF).

What will I be taught?

The course covers the following topics:

● limits and boundaries of helping

● developing communication and listening skills

● silence and non-verbal communication

● empathy

● developing self awareness

● Core conditions for counselling

How is the Course taught?

Sessions are a mix of teaching, group work and practical role play exercises to

develop initial counselling skills. Students are introduced to counselling theory

to set the context for counselling but the emphasis at this level is on the

development of practical skills. While there are academic elements, the

course also involves self reflection and encourages a growth in self awareness.

Each student receives a comprehensive course handbook and adds to their

resources at each training session. Help is given as to how to write the

learning journal and book review and how to complete the course criteria.

BCT Tutors endeavour to offer students an appropriate level of guidance and

support as they work through the course, in a safe and structured

environment.

What work will I have to do?

The course handbook explains the requirements for each assignment and students will be given a timetable for submitting work:

Initial Learning Statement

1 book review

Learning Journal

17 criteria to be covered

Self review Each student completes a counselling skills assessment observed by their Tutor during one of the course sessions.