Free Level 3 Counselling Course in Basingstoke. Classes run at Basingstoke College of Technology, part-time during the day. The course runs over 30 weeks, giving you time to study alongside other commitments. You'll develop your understanding of counselling theory, ethics, and mental health, and build the self-awareness and skills needed to work within a counselling agency. This level 3 counselling qualification is designed for people already working in, or moving toward, a helping role who want to take their next step in counsellor training.
Who this course is for
This course is for people who already work within, or who want to work in, a helping field, with a view taking their next steps in training to become a counsellor. It will help to develop self-awareness and provide a knowledge and understanding of the necessary counselling skills leading to further theory and practice. By the end of the course, learners will have learned more about counselling theory, ethics and mental health and will be prepared to work within an agency. This course does not lead to employment as a counsellor, it is designed as a pre-practitioner training for the Level 4 qualification. It could lead to employment in related fields.
Entry requirements
Please see our website for full details
What you will learn
You'll explore core counselling theories and how they apply in practice.
You'll develop self-awareness and reflective skills central to counselling work.
You'll study counselling ethics and professional boundaries.
You'll build an understanding of mental health and its relevance to counselling.
You'll learn how to apply counselling skills within an agency setting.
You'll gain the knowledge needed to prepare for further counsellor training.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Basingstoke College of Technology during the day. Learning is delivered through a mix of taught input, group discussion, and skills practice. Assessment methods will be confirmed by the centre. Contact the college directly or visit their website for full details on how the course is assessed.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Basingstoke College of Technology will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support worker: providing emotional and practical support in care settings.
Mental health support worker: assisting people experiencing mental health difficulties.
Helpline advisor: offering telephone-based listening and guidance.
Youth worker: supporting young people's wellbeing and development.
Bereavement support volunteer or worker: helping people through loss.
Community outreach worker: connecting people to support services.
What you could study next
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling: the next step toward practising as a counsellor, covering advanced theory and supervised client work.
Level 5 Diploma in Psychological Therapies: for those aiming toward professional registration with BACP or UKCP.
A degree in Counselling or Psychotherapy: for those wanting a full undergraduate route into the profession.
