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Level 1 Counselling Course in Weymouth

Cost£190.00
Duration13 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start15 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 Counselling Course in Weymouth. Classes run at Weymouth Library and Learning Centre on Tuesday afternoons, part-time over 13 weeks. Concessions are available, so fees may be lower depending on your circumstances. This level 1 counselling qualification introduces the core skills used in helping and counselling work. You'll explore how to listen with empathy, maintain boundaries, focus on the client, and develop self-awareness. The course covers topics relevant to health, social care, and support roles. It's a solid starting point for anyone taking their first steps toward a counselling qualification.

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 people commonly bring to counselling and how counselling can help
  • You'll learn how to establish and maintain boundaries in a helping role
  • You'll practise communicating empathic understanding
  • You'll apply counselling skills when supporting others
  • You'll develop the ability to focus on the client's agenda rather than your own
  • You'll understand the importance of self-awareness in helping work
  • You'll use review and feedback to develop your initial counselling skills

How you will learn

Classes take place in a classroom setting at Weymouth Library and Learning Centre. The course includes experiential elements, meaning you'll practise skills with other learners as well as taking part in discussion and reflection. Assessment is through the activities and tasks set during the course. You do not need to sit a formal exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Weymouth Library and Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: use counselling skills in day-to-day care work
  • Support worker: help adults with emotional and practical needs
  • Youth support worker: support young people in community or school settings
  • SEN teaching assistant: assist pupils who need additional emotional support
  • Teaching assistant: support learners in classroom environments
  • Adult educator: facilitate learning for adults in community settings
  • Counselling: a first step toward a counselling career with further study

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills: the natural next step after this course, building on the skills you've gained here
  • Level 3 Diploma in Counselling: required for those aiming to work as a counsellor in a professional or voluntary setting
  • Level 2 or 3 Health and Social Care qualification: if you want to move into care or support work more broadly
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