Developing Counselling & helping skills (NonReg / Introduction)
This taster course will introduce you to counselling and helping skills, and the theory that underpins professional counselling work.
Course description
This taster course will introduce you to counselling and helping skills, and the theory that underpins professional counselling work.
What can this course lead to?
Course progression
Upon completion, you could progress onto a further course, including:
- Level 1 helping courses such as counselling or peer mentoring. To progress to Level 1, you will require at least a Level 1 qualification in English.
Upon completion, you could progress onto careers, such as:
- Support Worker
- Social Worker
- Mental Health Support Worker
- Adult Nursing
- Counsellor
Course session dates
Session dates will be confirmed soon.
Other Resources
For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
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Barnsley Sports Academy offers state-of-the-art facilities and diverse sports programs, enabling students to achieve academic and athletic excellence. Remember, you don't have to be studying Sport to join Barnsley Sports Academy.
Disclaimer: Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
The course information on this page was last updated 29 July 2026.
