CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (CSK-L2)
2026 intake:
Week Commencing 21st September 2026
£1,315
Guided learning hours: 90 hours over 30 weeks
Entry Requirements: Minimum age 21.
CPCAB Level 2 Award in Effective Listening Skills
Course dates: please contact the Academy for current information.
Course details and entry requirements · Application form
Check current intake dates and availability with the Academy before applying.
Course overview
What is the aim of this course?
This is an accredited course, run by fully qualified counsellors, for candidates who wish to develop their listening skills for use in a variety of personal and professional contexts to:
- Improve communication
- Improve work relationships
- Support wellbeing in the workplace and at home
- Enhance personal relationships
- Promote better community relations
Who is the course for?
This is a great entry qualification for people looking to develop personally or professionally. It’s useful for professional development to help in an existing role, or for those who want to increase their employability.
For personal development, it can help you to be more self-aware, understanding, and better at listening both at home and at work. This qualification can enhance an existing voluntary or paid role or increase general employability and can be beneficial for those working in such roles as:
- Customer relations advisor
- Customer service representative/ advisor/ officer
- Family support worker
- Home care assistant
- Housing officer
- Public services
- Receptionist
- Roles in health and social care such as a support worker
- Welfare and advice worker
What are the entry requirements?
No previous training or experience required. Minimum age 21.
How much will it cost?
£320 (includes course, registration and accreditation fees). Group discounts and early bird rates available. For more information, call the number below.
How do I apply?
Ring the Banbury Counselling Academy on 01295 231320, email us on academy@banburytherapygroup.com or use the form below to submit your application.
Application Form
Please fill out the form below and a member of our team will be in touch…
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