CSK-L2 Explained
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (CSK-L2)
The online are via zoom and the in person are at our office Lily Hill House Lily Hill Park, Bracknell RG12 2SJ each course is £1229.00 and is approved by CPCAB and NCPS
This qualification is intended for candidates who want to:
Learn basic counselling skills (listening and responding skills) in helping roles
Find out more about counselling (this qualification won’t teach them to be a counsellor, but may help them decide whether or not they want to train as one)
Improve professional and personal relationships
This qualification does not lead directly to an employed role. However, it could enhance an existing role or increase the general employability of those seeking to enter the job market.
Guided Learning Hours: 30 hours (minimum)
Total Qualification Time: 51 hours
Credit value: 5
Dates for September 2025| Starts Saturday 27th
| Date | Hours | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 27 Sep | 8 | In-person |
| Tue 30 Sep | 3 | Online |
| Tue 7 Oct | 3 | Online |
| Tue 14 Oct | 3 | Online |
| Tue 21 Oct | 3 | Online |
| Sat 25 Oct | 8 | In-person |
| Tue 28 Oct | 3 | Study Leave |
| Tue 4 Nov | 3 | Online |
| Tue 11 Nov | 3 | Online |
| Tue 18 Nov | 3 | Online |
| Tue 25 Nov | 3 | Online |
| Sat 29 Nov | 8 | In-person |
| Tue 2 Dec | 3 | Online |
| Tue 9 Dec | 3 | Online |
| Sat 13 Dec | 8 | Study Leave |
| Tue 16 Dec | 3 | Online |
| Sat 3 Jan | 8 | In-person |
| Tue 6 Jan | 3 | Online |
| Tue 13 Jan | 3 | Online |
| Tue 20 Jan | 3 | Online |
| Tue 27 Jan | 3 | Online |
| Sat 31 Jan | 8 | In-person |
| Tue 3 Feb | 3 | Online |
| TOTAL HOURS | 99 |
ICSK-L2 Explained
This qualification introduces basic counselling skills for helping roles, self-development, or exploring further training. It can support employability or enhance existing roles. (GLH: 30 | TQT: 51 | Credits: 5)
CSK-L2 Explained
This qualification develops safe, ethical counselling skills for beginners, helping roles, and personal growth. (GLH: 90 | TQT: 170 | Credits: 17)
CST-L3 Explained
This qualification builds on Levels 2–3, covering theory, ethics, and mental health preparing learners for counselling roles. It supports career growth in health, care, education, mediation, and other helping sectors. (GLH: 90 | TQT: 196 | Credits: 20)
TC-L4 Explained
This two-year part-time qualification trains learners to work as therapeutic counsellors in agency settings, with the option to progress towards independent practice. (GLH: 420 | TQT: 1204 | Credits: 120)
L5 Explained
This post-qualification trains counsellors to work with children and young people aged 5–18 across schools and private practice, using an integrative model. (Duration: 120 hrs | Cost: £2,276 including supervision and placement)
