Level 3 Counselling Course in Wisbech. Classes run at The College of West Anglia Wisbech Campus, part-time over 34 weeks. If you haven't yet completed a Level 3 or above qualification, the course may be free. If you're 19 or over and don't meet that condition, fees may apply, though an Advanced Learner Loan could help. This counselling qualification develops the skills to communicate effectively and support people in one-to-one helping relationships. You'll explore how counselling skills are used across support services, healthcare, social care, and community work. Units cover theoretical approaches, working ethically, diversity, and personal development.
Who this course is for
This course covers the skills needed to communicate effectively and to engage in a one-to-one helping relationship appropriately.
Entry requirements
This course covers the skills needed to communicate effectively and to engage in a one-to-one helping relationship appropriately.
What you will learn
You'll develop practical counselling skills for one-to-one helping relationships.
You'll explore theoretical approaches used in counselling practice.
You'll learn how to work ethically with clients in a range of settings.
You'll examine counselling skills in the context of diversity and inclusion.
You'll reflect on your own personal development as a practitioner.
You'll understand the variety of contexts where helping skills are applied, including healthcare, social care, and youth work.
How you will learn
Classes run on Monday evenings from 6pm to 9pm, with three additional Saturday sessions across the year. Learning is classroom based, combining taught sessions with reflective practice and group discussion. Assessment is through coursework and practical demonstration of counselling skills. You'll build a portfolio of evidence across the units throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The College of West Anglia Wisbech Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support worker: using counselling skills to support vulnerable adults
Care assistant: providing person-centred care in health or social care settings
Youth support worker: working with young people in community or education settings
Teaching assistant or SEN teaching assistant: supporting pupils with emotional or social needs
Adult educator: facilitating learning in community or further education settings
Counselling: entry-level counselling support roles while building further qualifications
What you could study next
CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling: the natural next step if you want to practise as a counsellor. The College of West Anglia Wisbech Campus offers this as a direct progression route.
Level 4 qualifications in Health and Social Care: broaden your options in management or specialist support roles.
A degree in Counselling, Psychology, or Social Work: for those aiming toward fully qualified professional status.
