Free Level 1 Counselling Course in Great Yarmouth. Evening classes run at East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus. The course runs over 28 hours and covers the core skills used in counselling conversations. You'll learn how to listen actively, respond with empathy, and support others through difficult situations. These skills are useful across care, education, and support work roles. The course is assessed by Gateway Qualifications.
Who this course is for
Counselling Skills L1 Award E&T (FRP00AAAL1 25/26GA) is based in the Community department and is designed to help you develop skills in this area. We have chosen GATEWAY as the exam board for this course.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements available on request.
What you will learn
You'll develop active listening skills used in one-to-one conversations.
You'll learn how to respond with empathy and without judgement.
You'll explore the boundaries and ethics involved in counselling work.
You'll practise communication techniques that support people in distress.
You'll build an understanding of how counselling skills apply in care and support settings.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in a classroom setting during evening sessions at the college. You'll take part in group discussions and practical exercises to develop your skills. Assessment is through the Gateway Qualifications framework. The centre will confirm the exact assessment methods when you enrol.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: use counselling skills to support clients day to day.
Support worker: help adults or young people through personal challenges.
Youth support worker: work with young people in community or school settings.
Teaching assistant: support pupils with emotional and social needs.
SEN teaching assistant: work alongside students with additional learning needs.
Adult educator: teach or facilitate learning for adults in community settings.
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills: the natural next step after this Award, going deeper into counselling theory and practice.
Level 3 Diploma in Counselling: required if you want to work toward becoming a qualified counsellor.
Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care: broadens your options across care and support roles.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you want to move into teaching or facilitation work.
