Level 1 Introduction to Counselling Skills

• To Introduce the learner to the person-centred approach to counselling
• To develop communication and listening skills
• Encourage the learner to become more self-reflective
• Allow the learner to gain practical experience through working in triads
• To keep a week-by-week reflective journal for self-reflection, to show and develop self-awareness

• 6 weeks (5 weeks online and 1 week in-person)

• This is a vocational course, therefore 100% attendance is expected and contributes towards a pass mark
• 600 word assignment
• 500 word process journal

• Level 2 – Award in Counselling Skills (Certificates awarded by Focus Counselling)
• Level 3 and onwards – passing Level 2 does not guarantee acceptance on a Level 3 course. Providers that accept Level 2 in Counselling or equivalent (usually subject to application and interview). Some providers may require an accredited course.

Focus has agreed progression routes as follows:

SCPTI – Scarborough Counselling & Psychotherapy Training Institute – UKCP accredited (various)

Grimsby Institute – ABC Level 3 in Counselling Skills, Foundation Diploma Award followed by Degree level

These learning providers welcome applicants from Focus Counselling *subject to application and interview *correct as of December 2023.

• £125

*Balance to be paid in full before course start

• None

*Our courses are currently paused. We will update here once we are accepting new applications. *