Level 3 Counselling Course in Beverley. Classes run at Flemingate Centre, part-time during the day. Contact the college to confirm whether fees apply for your circumstances, as costs vary depending on your situation. The course runs over around 11 months and covers the core skills used in counselling practice. You'll explore listening techniques, ethical frameworks, and how to support people through difficult experiences. This counselling qualification is awarded by NCFE and is a recognised step toward further professional training or roles in support, care, and education.
Who this course is for
Adults
Entry requirements
https://www.eastridingcollege.ac.uk/
What you will learn
You'll develop active listening and communication skills used in counselling sessions.
You'll explore the ethical principles that guide counselling practice.
You'll learn how to build and maintain a supportive relationship with a client.
You'll study theories and models of counselling, including person-centred approaches.
You'll examine how personal values and self-awareness affect your practice.
You'll learn how to recognise and respond to a range of emotional and mental health challenges.
You'll understand boundaries, confidentiality, and safeguarding in a counselling context.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Flemingate Centre. Teaching combines tutor-led discussion, group work, and reflective exercises. Assessment includes written assignments, reflective journals, and practical skills observations. You'll also complete a set number of supervised counselling practice hours as part of the qualification requirements.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Flemingate Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Counsellor (trainee or volunteer) - apply counselling skills in a supervised setting
Support worker - help adults with emotional, social, or practical needs
Care assistant - provide person-centred support in care settings
Youth support worker - work with young people facing personal challenges
Teaching assistant - support learners with additional emotional or social needs
SEN teaching assistant - assist pupils with special educational needs
Adult educator - support adult learners in community or college settings
What you could study next
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling - the next step toward practising as a qualified counsellor, covering advanced theory and supervised client hours.
Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling - for those aiming toward accreditation with a professional body such as the BACP.
Foundation Degree in Counselling or Psychology - a higher education route for those wanting a broader academic grounding in mental health and therapeutic practice.
