CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
Could Counselling Be Your Future?
Develop life-changing communication skills, deepen your self-awareness and take the first step towards a rewarding career in counselling.
Whether you're considering becoming a counsellor, work in a profession supporting others, or simply want to develop your communication and listening skills, our CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills is the perfect place to begin.
At Aphrodite School of Counselling and Psychotherapy, we believe counselling training is about far more than gaining a qualification. It's about developing the confidence, self-awareness and interpersonal skills that enable you to build stronger relationships, support others effectively and grow both personally and professionally.
No previous counselling experience is required—just curiosity, a willingness to learn and an interest in understanding yourself and others.
Start Date: First week of September 2026
Study Options:
Tuesday Daytime – 16 Weeks
Wednesday Evening – 30 Weeks
Location: Worcester Park, Surrey
Small Teaching Groups
CPCAB Accredited Qualification
Course Fee: £985
Secure your place with a £200 deposit, with the remaining balance spread across flexible monthly payments.
Is This Course Right for You?
This course is suitable for anyone who wants to develop professional communication skills, increase self-awareness and gain an understanding of counselling.
It is ideal if you:
Are considering a career in counselling.
Work in healthcare, education, social care, the NHS, charities or another people-focused profession.
Want to improve your communication and listening skills.
Are interested in personal development and understanding yourself more deeply.
Would like to support others more effectively in your current role.
Are looking for a meaningful career change.
Want to progress onto professional counselling training.
Whatever has brought you here, Level 2 provides a supportive and rewarding introduction to counselling.
Why Choose Aphrodite?
We develop people, not just students.
At Aphrodite, we believe the best counsellors are not simply taught—they are developed through knowledge, self-awareness, reflection and experience. Where every decision we make is guided by one simple question:
"Will this help develop a better therapist?"
Although this is the first step on your counselling journey, our commitment is to provide a learning experience that encourages the following:
Curiosity
Confidence
Reflection
Personal growth
All forming part of our ethos from the very beginning.
When you train with us you'll benefit from:
Small Teaching Groups
You'll be known as an individual, not just another student. Smaller groups allow tutors to provide meaningful feedback and create a genuinely supportive learning environment.
Learn from Practising Therapists
Every tutor continues to work with clients, bringing current clinical experience into every teaching session and helping bridge the gap between theory and practice.
Personal Development
Counselling begins with understanding yourself. Throughout the course you'll develop greater self-awareness, emotional insight and confidence alongside your counselling skills.
Ethical Practice
Professional ethics and client welfare are at the heart of everything we do, providing strong foundations for future practice.
Inclusive Learning
We recognise that everyone learns differently. Wherever possible within CPCAB requirements, we adapt teaching and assessment to support different learning styles and neurodiversity while maintaining high professional standards.
What You'll Learn
Throughout the course you'll develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to begin your counselling journey.
You will learn to:
Build effective helping relationships.
Develop active listening and communication skills.
Understand empathy and the counselling relationship.
Recognise professional boundaries.
Explore key counselling theories and concepts.
Develop self-awareness through reflective practice.
Understand ethical principles in counselling.
Build confidence in using counselling skills appropriately.
Learning takes place through tutor input, skills practice, group discussion, experiential exercises and personal reflection.
Personal Development at the Heart of Training
Counselling training is about much more than learning techniques.
Throughout the course you'll explore your own values, beliefs and experiences while developing the self-awareness that underpins effective counselling practice.
This reflective journey is supported carefully within a respectful, confidential and encouraging learning environment, allowing you to grow both personally and professionally.
Many students tell us that this personal development becomes one of the most valuable aspects of their training.
Learning That Works for You
We understand that every learner is different.
Our teaching methods include a combination of discussion, practical exercises, experiential learning, reflection and tutor input to support a wide range of learning styles.
We are committed to creating an inclusive learning environment and welcome conversations about individual learning needs. Where possible within CPCAB requirements, reasonable adjustments can be made to ensure learning and assessment are accessible while maintaining professional standards.
Assessment
Assessment is designed to support your learning rather than simply measure it.
Throughout the course you'll demonstrate your development through a range of reflective and practical activities, including:
Reflective learning reviews
Skills demonstrations
Group discussions
Practice activities
Portfolio development
Constructive feedback is provided throughout the course to help you grow in confidence and develop your counselling skills.
Where Could This Course Take You?
Successful completion of the CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills can open the door to a range of opportunities.
Many students choose to:
Progress to the CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies.
Begin training towards becoming a qualified counsellor.
Enhance their communication skills within healthcare, education, social care, coaching or management.
Use their new knowledge to support people more effectively in their current role.
Continue their own personal development journey.
This course is the first step towards a rewarding career for those who wish to become professional counsellors, while also offering valuable skills for anyone working closely with people.
Meet Your Course Leader
Elizabeth Betts
Founder of Aphrodite School of Counselling and Psychotherapy
Psychodynamic Therapist | Clinical Supervisor | Lecturer
Elizabeth has many years of experience in counselling, supervision and counselling education. She is passionate about helping students develop not only the knowledge and practical skills required to become counsellors but also the confidence, self-awareness and ethical foundations that underpin excellent therapeutic practice.
Her teaching style is warm, engaging and reflective, creating a learning environment where students feel supported, challenged and inspired to grow.
Ready to Begin Your Counselling Journey?
Choosing where to begin your counselling training is an important decision.
Whether you're exploring counselling as a future career, hoping to strengthen your professional communication skills or looking for a meaningful opportunity for personal growth, we'd be delighted to welcome you to Aphrodite.
If you have any questions, we'd love to hear from you and help you decide whether this is the right course for you.
Helping you become the therapist your future clients can trust.
