Counselling Level 2

Part 1: Level 2 Counselling Communication Skills
This unit covers the skills and qualities needed in a counsellor; paraphrasing, open and closed questions, verbal & non-verbal communication.
•Communication skills used in counselling.
•Paraphrase statements
•Difference between open closed questions
•Verbal and non-verbal communications
•Barriers to communication in counselling settings
•Non-judgemental behaviour
Part 2: Level 2 Counselling Skills
This unit covers the skills and attitudes necessary in Counselling, understanding of personal awareness of values and skills which may affect a helping relationship.
•Counselling skills theory
•Ethical approaches in Counselling
•Skills, knowledge and attitudes desirable in Counselling
•How to develop self-awareness in helping settings