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Free Level 3 Counselling Course in Stamford – Stamford College

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Counselling Course in Stamford. Classes run at Stamford College, full-time during the day. The course runs over 36 weeks and covers both counselling skills and the theory behind them. You'll explore how people think, feel, and behave, and develop the practical skills used in counselling and support work. This free counselling course for adults and school leavers builds a strong foundation for roles in care, education, and support services.

Who this course is for

Please contact the college for further information on this course

Entry requirements

Please contact the college for entry requirement details

What you will learn

  • You'll develop core counselling skills including active listening and empathy.
  • You'll explore key counselling theories and how they apply in practice.
  • You'll learn how to build and maintain a supportive relationship with a client.
  • You'll study ethical frameworks and professional boundaries in counselling.
  • You'll examine how personal values and self-awareness affect helping relationships.
  • You'll understand how mental health and wellbeing connect to counselling practice.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Stamford College, with tutor-led sessions and group work. Assessment is based on written assignments and practical activities that test both your theoretical knowledge and your counselling skills. Contact the college directly to confirm the full assessment breakdown for this course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Stamford College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Support worker. Use counselling skills to support people in the community.
  • Care assistant. Help individuals with emotional and practical day-to-day needs.
  • Teaching assistant. Support students' wellbeing and learning in school settings.
  • SEN teaching assistant. Work with pupils who have additional learning needs.
  • Youth support worker. Provide guidance and support to young people.
  • Adult educator. Facilitate learning and personal development for adult learners.
  • Counselling volunteer or trainee. Work toward a supervised counselling role.

What you could study next

A Level 3 counselling qualification opens the door to further study in this field. You could progress to a Level 4 or Level 5 Diploma in Counselling, which is the level most professional counselling roles require. From there, you could work toward membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). You might also consider a degree in psychology, social work, or counselling, or an Access to Higher Education Diploma if you want to move into university-level study.

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