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Booking for 2025: Level 3 Certificate in Counselling
The Level 3 Certificate in Counselling is the second stage of a professional counselling training programme. This course consists of three units: Counselling Skills, Counselling Theory, and Developing Reflective Practice in Counselling, and is taught over three terms. It is designed for those who have completed the Certificate in Counselling Skills and Theory or an equivalent qualification, with a minimum of 60 Guided Learning hours.
Level 3 counselling courses starting September 2025 will run on Tuesdays 10.30am-2.15pm or Thursdays 5.45-9.30pm
Closing date for applications is 16 May 2025
Course overview
This course is designed for individuals wishing to develop and enhance their counselling skills and theory, providing you with the essential tools needed for a professional counselling practice.
The course content is aligned with professional standards and will prepare you for a supervised counselling placement or further study.
Course structure
The Level 3 Certificate in Counselling course consists of three mandatory units:
- Counselling Skills
- Counselling Theory
- Developing Reflective Practice in Counselling
The programme is taught over three terms and is the second stage of a professional counselling training programme.
Learners will consolidate existing practice and develop additional counselling skills in preparation for working with clients in a supervised counselling placement. The Unit is also helpful for those with existing counselling skills training seeking to incorporate enhanced counselling skills into related employment or voluntary activities. The focus will be on developing a therapeutic relationship and utilising counselling skills in a more informed and reflective manner.
Internal assessment: Students will deliver three counselling sessions and must maintain an ongoing journal.
More information
Learners need to be aged 19 or over at the start of the course
Learners must possess a Level 2 qualification in Counselling Skills consisting of at least 60 Guided Learning Hours.
If you would like to apply for the Level 3 Certificate in Counselling, you will also need to provide evidence of your prior learning.
