Counselling Skills Certificate CPCAB Level 2

About the Tutor: Hilary McNair

Hilary’s passion for counselling has led her to qualify in this subject at honours degree level. Her ten plus years of counselling experience has included building up a private practice where she sees individuals and couples for a wide variety of issues and has previously worked with women affected by domestic abuse. She is an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and is also qualified to counsel children and young people. Hilary holds a diploma in Counselling Supervision, which she draws upon to supervise other practising counsellors.

Her approach is integrative and relational. She has a special interest in gestalt theory, working with PTSD and in working with spirituality in the counselling room. You can find out more about her work here: https://hmcounsellingblog.wordpress.com/. Hilary has over 30 years of teaching experience in a mixture of primary and adult education. She holds an honours degree in Education. She passionately enjoys creatively planning and delivering courses and has done this for a variety of organisations. She endeavours to make the
delivery as experiential and exciting as possible. Her love of coming alongside people in their personal development is a highly motivating factor in both her counselling and her teaching. She sees relationship as being at the heart of both aspects of her work.

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This course will involve full learner participation and self-reflection. There will be personal and sensitive discussions in small and large groups, group activities and role plays in pairs or triads (groups of three) followed by observer feedback.

You will keep a reflective journal which gives evidence of your learning and be assessed formatively of your skills through self-evaluation and feedback from peers and tutors, plus a practical skills assessment and a short external assessment. Please note 90% attendance, a high level of commitment and up to 3-4 hours self-directed learning is essential to complete the course.


Assessment will be by a weekly personal learning journal and the observation of practical skills demonstrated during the course. You will be given assignments and/or a research project/presentation. There is also an external exam set by CPCAB.

A4 ring binder with dividers, notebook and pen. A laptop/ computer / tablet or i pad with a camera . A student text book will be provided - the cost of which is covered in the course fee.

The next step is the CPCAB’s Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies (CST- L3). See www.CPCAB.co.uk and www.kentadulteducation.co.uk for details or your tutor will advise.

Access to a computer / laptop / iPad with internet connection to attend classes via Zoom if necessary.

Before enrolling on this course, you will need to complete an online application form available at this link - https://forms.office.com/r/5GDWBwXyB3
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Following submission of your application you will need to complete the online literacy assessment using the link - https://forms.office.com/r/YUrHqyUurx

This checks your suitability for the course and helps identify any additional support required. You will be contacted with the results.

You will need to ring 03000 412222 to book an interview slot. This will be confirmed at a later date and you will be sent a Zoom link

The interview involves an informal and honest discussion with a Counselling tutor about your personal readiness, the content and level of the course which then ensures that you understand the personal, educational and financial commitments.

Places are often taken up quickly so early application is highly recommended. It is not necessary to have completed an introductory course before enrolling on this course, but we do advise those with no previous listening/helping experience and knowledge to do so.

It is recommended that you don't enrol on this course if you have undergone a life-changing experience during the last 12 months, ie. bereavement. You will be expected to explore some personal history that you feel safe to share but this course is not a replacement for personal therapy.