Free Level 3 Counselling Course in Middlesbrough. Classes run at Enterprise Made Simple, part-time during the day. There are no formal entry requirements, so you can start without previous qualifications in counselling. The course runs over 10 days and covers the practical counselling skills used in support, care, and community roles. You'll develop skills in listening, questioning, and holding boundaries in professional conversations. This free counselling course for adults suits anyone fitting study around other commitments.
Who this course is for
Residents of Sunderland
Entry requirements
Nor formal entry requirements
What you will learn
You'll develop active listening skills used in one-to-one support conversations.
You'll learn how to ask effective questions that help people explore their thoughts and feelings.
You'll understand professional boundaries and how to maintain them in practice.
You'll explore the core models and approaches used in counselling.
You'll learn how to manage difficult or emotional conversations with care and clarity.
You'll understand the ethical framework that guides counselling practice in the UK.
You'll reflect on your own communication style and how it affects others.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at Enterprise Made Simple. You'll take part in group discussions, practical exercises, and tutor-led sessions. Assessment is through written work and skills-based activities that reflect real counselling situations. You'll have an initial assessment before you start to confirm that Level 3 is the right level for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Enterprise Made Simple will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support worker. Use counselling skills in community or residential support roles.
Care assistant. Apply listening and communication skills in care settings.
Youth support worker. Work with young people facing personal or social challenges.
Teaching assistant or SEN teaching assistant. Support pupils with emotional or behavioural needs.
Adult educator. Facilitate learning in community or further education settings.
Counselling practitioner (with further training). Move toward qualified counsellor status.
What you could study next
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. The next step if you want to work toward becoming a qualified counsellor. Most professional bodies require training at Level 4 or above.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training. Useful if you want to move into teaching or training roles in the community sector.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care. Broadens your options across care and support work.
