Level 3 Counselling Course in Halesowen – Halesowen College – Evening
CostCheck if you can do this free
Duration18 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding body
Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. £2,225 if you're not eligible for free funding. Contact Halesowen College for more info.
Level 3 Counselling Course in Halesowen. Evening counselling classes run at Halesowen College, part-time over 18 weeks. The course is free for some learners, and fees may apply for others. Fee remission may be available, so contact the Admissions department for details. You'll develop the core counselling skills used in support, care, and educational settings. The course covers how people think, feel, and behave, and how to respond effectively in helping relationships. It suits people fitting study around work or other commitments.
Who this course is for
For information regarding the content of this course please contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777, alternatively course information can be found on our website by visiting www.halesowen.ac.uk
Entry requirements
For information regarding the content of this course please contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777, alternatively course information can be found on our website by visiting www.halesowen.ac.uk
What you will learn
You'll develop active listening and communication skills used in counselling practice.
You'll explore key counselling theories and how they apply to real helping relationships.
You'll learn how to build trust and maintain appropriate boundaries with clients.
You'll understand the ethical framework that guides counselling work in the UK.
You'll reflect on your own values, beliefs, and how they affect your practice.
You'll develop skills in recognising and responding to distress in others.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in a classroom setting on evenings at Halesowen College. Learning typically combines taught sessions, group discussion, and reflective practice. Assessment is through written assignments and self-reflective work that draws on your experience in the classroom. Contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777 or visit halesowen.ac.uk for full details on assessment requirements for this course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Halesowen College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support worker, helping adults with emotional or practical needs
Care assistant, providing person-centred support in care settings
Youth support worker, working with young people in community or school settings
SEN teaching assistant, supporting pupils with additional needs in schools
Teaching assistant, working alongside teachers in primary or secondary schools
Adult educator, delivering learning support in community or college settings
What you could study next
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, the next step toward practising as a counsellor in a supervised setting.
Level 5 Diploma in Psychological Therapies, for those aiming toward more advanced therapeutic work.
A degree in Counselling, Psychology, or Social Work, for those wanting a full professional qualification in a related field.
