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Level 3 Counselling Course in York – The Centre at Burnholme

CostFREE
Duration30 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryBlended learning
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCPCAB awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Counselling Course in York. Classes run at The Centre at Burnholme, with a mix of online study and time at the centre. Fees apply for this course. It builds on a Level 2 counselling qualification and takes around 30 weeks part-time. You'll deepen your understanding of counselling theory, ethics, and practice to prepare for professional-level training. This counselling qualification does not qualify you to practise as a counsellor, but it is the recognised step toward a professional counsellor training programme.

Who this course is for

This qualification is for candidates who have already acquired a level of knowledge and understanding in counselling skills from completing the CPCAB Level 2 Certificate (or equivalent) and wish to continue with their training. It will not qualify you to be a counsellor, but it will prepare you to progress on to a professional counsellor training course such as the CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore core counselling theories and how to apply them in practice.
  • You'll develop your understanding of ethical frameworks in counselling.
  • You'll examine the counsellor-client relationship and how it supports change.
  • You'll reflect on your own personal development as a counsellor in training.
  • You'll study the psychological and emotional dimensions of human experience.
  • You'll build skills in self-awareness and reflective practice.

How you will learn

Learning is blended, combining online study with regular daytime sessions at The Centre at Burnholme. You'll be assessed through written assignments, reflective journals, and skills practice. Your tutor will observe your counselling skills in supervised practice sessions. Online elements let you work through theory at your own pace between centre days.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Centre at Burnholme will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Counselling support worker: assist qualified counsellors in community or charity settings.
  • Helpline advisor: provide emotional support via phone or online services.
  • Mental health support worker: work alongside clinical teams in care settings.
  • Youth worker: support young people's emotional and social wellbeing.
  • Welfare advisor: help clients navigate personal and social challenges.
  • Volunteer counsellor: work in a supervised role while completing further training.

What you could study next

This Level 3 counselling certificate prepares you for a professional counsellor training programme. The natural next step is the CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, which is the qualification required to practise as a counsellor. Some learners also progress to a Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling for more advanced clinical work.

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