Counselling Courses

Developing Helping Skills

Introduction - Non Regulated

What is Introduction?

This is an introductory level course for beginners and requires no formal qualifications to apply.

This course is beneficial for those who have been out of education or employment for a while and are looking to gain new knowledge and skills.

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Introduction

This is an introductory level course for beginners and requires no formal qualifications to apply.

Find out about progression

Course description

This course will introduce you to therapeutic methods and some of the underpinning theory of counselling and helping skills. The course will also consider how these can be applied to support your own and others wellbeing.

What can this course lead to?

You could progress to gain a qualification such as the Level 2 Award in Counselling Concepts. Our Student Support Services team will work with you to design a personalised learning journey based on your needs and aspirations.

Course session dates

Tailored Learning Objective

Preparation for employment

When does this start and end?

We have 2 different start dates for this course:

10 December 2025 - 11 December 2025
10 September 2025 - 11 September 2025

What are the entry requirements?

No formal qualifications are required to study this course. A willingness to learn is essential.

Do you know? The average wage for fully qualified Counsellors is £22,600

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Learn more about Julie's story

The counselling course content was marvellous. It touched every area and I believe was integral in me becoming a success at counselling.

After completing the short course in Counselling Therapy, I was inspired and motivated to pursue the level 1 and level 2 as well. Was a life changing experience.

Studying the counselling course at the Northern College has been one of the most profoundly transformative and insightful experiences of my life. It has forever changed me as a person and I view the world through new eyes now.

I am now reaping the rewards from the counselling course and look forward to continuing my studies. Thank you so very, very much for your enduring support, fantastic teaching and boundless patience!