Free Level 3 Counselling Course. Study online, at your own pace, in 15 weeks. This free counselling course is funded through the Adult Skills Free Courses for Jobs scheme. To be eligible, you need to be aged 19 or over, live in England, and be either unemployed or earning below £25,000 a year. If you are aged 19 to 23 years old, you may also qualify if your prior attainment is below Level 3. You will study counselling theories, practical techniques, and self-reflection skills. The course builds the foundations for those considering accredited counsellor status.
Who this course is for
Our Counselling Skills free online course will provide you with in-depth knowledge and develop your counselling skills in everyday life and work to assist individuals in a meaningful way. You will learn about the effective use of counselling skills, techniques to assist people, manage interactions, self-reflection, feedback, and guidance. You will develop your knowledge of counselling theories and give you the foundations if looking to gain accredited counsellor status.
Entry requirements
Aged 19+ as of 31st August 2024. Currently live in England and lived in the EU for 3 years. Funded Via the Adult Skills Funded Free Courses for Jobs. You must be either unemployed or in employment but earning below the low wage threshold of £25,000 or are aged 19-23 with a prior attainment below level 3 to be eligible to undertake this free online course.
What you will learn
You'll explore a range of counselling theories and how they apply in practice.
You'll develop skills for managing one-to-one interactions with individuals who need support.
You'll learn techniques to assist people through difficult situations in everyday and work settings.
You'll practise self-reflection to understand your own responses and communication style.
You'll study how to give and receive feedback effectively.
You'll build knowledge of professional boundaries and ethical practice in counselling.
How you will learn
You study entirely online, working through course materials at a pace that suits you. The course involves around 5 to 10 hours of study per week. Assessment is through online tasks and written work that you complete and submit digitally. There are no classroom sessions or travel required.
What you will need to bring
CT Skills will confirm anything you need before you start. You will need a device with internet access to study and submit your work.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Counselling support worker: assist clients under qualified counsellor supervision
Support worker: help adults with mental health, social, or personal challenges
Care assistant: provide emotional and practical support in care settings
Youth support worker: work with young people facing personal difficulties
SEN teaching assistant: support pupils with additional emotional or social needs
Teaching assistant: apply communication and listening skills in school settings
Adult educator: deliver learning support in community or further education settings
What you could study next
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling: the next step if you want to practise as a counsellor and work toward accredited counsellor status with a professional body such as BACP.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: broadens your options across the social care sector.
Level 4 Certificate in Counselling Supervision: relevant once you have counselling practice experience and want to move into a supervisory role.
