This course delves into the effective use of counselling skills and techniques to assist individuals in a meaningful way. It provides valuable insights into managing interactions, the importance of self-reflection, feedback, and guidance. You will also discover opportunities to enhance self-knowledge through the study of counselling theory.
The course is designed to support learners that are using counselling skills as part of their functional role in a wide range of sector areas, or can be used as a foundation if you are looking to progress towards accredited counsellor status with one of the counselling professional accrediting bodies.
This course is funded via the National Skills Fund. You will be eligible for funding if:
Your income is below the income threshold applicable to your region. We can provide guidance on this when you inquire.
You must:
Currently live in England Resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years, for purposes other than study. If you are not eligible for funding, you can fund your qualification with an Advanced Learner Loan with nothing to pay until you earn over £27,660k a year.
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This Level 3 Counselling Course is a starting point, not a route to practising as a counsellor on its own. To work as a qualified counsellor, you would typically need a Level 4 or Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, recognised by a professional body such as the BACP. A Level 4 Diploma in Counselling builds directly on the skills and theory covered here. Some learners also progress into an Access to Higher Education Diploma to study counselling or psychology at degree level.
