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Level 1 Counselling Course in Poole

Cost£190.00
Duration13 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 Counselling Course in Poole. Evening counselling classes run at the Dolphin Centre, on Thursday evenings over 13 weeks. This level 1 counselling qualification introduces the core skills and personal qualities used in helping work. You'll explore how counselling supports people, how to communicate empathy, and how to apply counselling skills in practice. The course covers self-awareness, boundaries, and focusing on the client's perspective. A fee of £190 applies, though concessions are available.

Who this course is for

This is a good starting point if you want to develop skills for job roles helping adults and for those taking�their first steps in developing counselling skills.

We have designed this course to support you with the initial skills for the health and social care sector.

This qualification is not suitable for those who are currently in a state of severe emotional difficulty and/or�severe psychological confusion. Please be aware that the course involves experiential elements that will�involve some personal disclosure and associated personal developmental activities. If your tutor does not�feel that the course is right for you during the first weeks of the course they will advise you and discuss�deferring the course until a future date.

There is an expectation that if you enrol on this course, you are willing to commit fully to the period of�time involved in this course, the associated home study and the assessed coursework required.

English language skills at Level 1 is required.� Your tutor may recomment studyinging at Level 2 if there feel that is the appropirate next step in your learning journey. �

What you will learn

  • You'll identify the issues for which people seek counselling and how it can help.
  • You'll establish appropriate boundaries in a helping role.
  • You'll communicate empathic understanding to others.
  • You'll apply counselling skills when supporting people.
  • You'll focus on the client's agenda rather than your own.
  • You'll develop self-awareness and understand its importance in helping work.
  • You'll use review and feedback to improve your initial counselling skills.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based, with experiential elements where you practise counselling skills with other learners. You'll take part in exercises that develop personal qualities and self-awareness alongside practical skills. Assessment is through the course activities and tasks set by the centre. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Skills & Learning Adult Community Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support adults in health and social care settings.
  • Support worker: help individuals with daily living and wellbeing.
  • Youth support worker: work with young people in community or school settings.
  • SEN teaching assistant: support pupils with additional needs in school.
  • Teaching assistant: assist in classroom learning environments.
  • Adult educator: facilitate learning for adults in community settings.
  • Counselling: a foundation step toward a counselling career.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills: the natural next step, building on what you've learned here and developing your practice further.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Counselling: required if you want to work toward professional counselling practice.
  • Level 2 or 3 qualifications in Health and Social Care: if you're moving into support or care roles, these qualifications are widely used in the sector.
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