Free Online Course:
Mental Health First-aid - Level 2 Certificate

Provide the support to improve personal well-being

This qualification aims to introduce learners to the use of counselling skills in everyday life and work, and some of the approaches that underpin the use of these skills.

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Fully-funded by HM Government. Nationally Recognised Qualification Accredited by NCFE CACHE

Free online counselling course with certificate

This qualification aims to:

  • Introduce learners to the use of counselling skills in everyday life and work and some of the approaches that underpin the use of these skills.

The objectives of this qualification are to help learners to:

  • Develop counselling skills
  • Understand the different approaches involved in the use of counselling skills
  • Appreciate the importance of self-development

Understanding, knowledge and skills

Many people find it helpful to seek the support of counselling at some point in their lives.
People in any situation could benefit from counselling, those with the correct understanding, knowledge and skills can provide them with support to improve personal well-being.

Who is it suitable for?

This qualification is useful for anyone who would like to develop their use of counselling skills for use in either work or a personal capacity.

These may be learners who wish to progress towards further qualifications or learners who wish to study this programme in order to complement other programmes (eg health and social care, children’s care, learning and development, voluntary and community work).

Is it really free?

Simple answer – if you meet the eligibility criteria below, then, yes! No fee, no card details and no trial periods…
We connect you with training providers that use the UK Government’s Adult Education Budget to fund the free online courses.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Aged 19 or over
  • Living in England
  • Have lived in the UK/EU for at least 3 years
  • Not completed any part of the course before

Receive an accredited NCFE CACHE certificate

The certificate is a record of achievement and your reward for completing a nationally recognised qualification.
  • NCFE CACHE are fully-approved as an awarding organisation by Ofqual
  • Demonstrate to employers that you have gained a recognised and regulated qualification in your chosen subject
  • Last year alone, over a quarter of a million learners chose to learn via NCFE CACHE
  • Build the foundations to improve your job prospects

The free online course is split into 4 manageable units

Successfully complete all units to be awarded the level 2 Certificate
In this unit learners will have an opportunity to identify and practise a range of skills used when participating in a counselling skills interaction.
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