Ref: 603/3971/8
Level:
2
GHL:
96
TQT:
116
Age Range:
19+
Registration End Date: 30/09/2023
Certification End Date: 30/09/2026
The AIM Qualifications Level 2 Certificate in Humanistic Counselling serves as a broad introduction to one of the main approaches in the world of counselling, Humanistic Counselling. This approach has informed most of what we know of the practice of counselling today and introduces the theories of Rogers’ Person Centred counselling, Perls’ Gestalt approach and Berne’s Transactional Analysis.
This course introduces the philosophy of Existentialism and the concepts of phenomenology and self-actualisation that underpin the particular kind of warm, supportive and valuing relationship that distinguishes counselling as a unique way of supporting individuals.
This qualification is also of interest as Continued Professional Development to professionals in health and social care, management and education who would like to understand the philosophy behind listening and helping skills. It is also of interest to learners who would like to understand some key models of the mind for greater self-awareness and self- development.
To achieve this qualification learners must complete all the essential components (see Qualification Specification).
AIM Qualifications Level 2 Award in Introduction to Counselling Skills
This qualification will enable learners to develop their knowledge of the counselling profession, looking at the role of professional frameworks/codes of conduct and the core personal qualities that enable competent counsellors.
AIM Qualifications Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
Learners will develop their knowledge of the counselling profession, looking at the role of professional frameworks/codes of conduct and the core personal qualities that enable competent counsellors.
AIM Qualifications Level 3 Certificate in Hypnotherapy and Counselling Skills
The AIM Awards Level 3 Certificate in Counselling and Hypnotherapy provides all the basic requirements for professional practice as a hypnotherapist.
AIM Qualifications Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Practice
*IMPORTANT UPDATE
Please note this qualification is being withdrawn on 31/08/2026.
Our updated qualification specification is available to explore here. Learners will be able to begin studying this qualification from 1 September 2026.
After learners have developed knowledge and understanding in the main approaches to counselling, they will evaluate the underlying concepts and principles of a core chosen approach to/model of counselling.
