Level 3 Counselling Course in Blackpool. Classes run at Blackpool and The Fylde College University Centre Campus, part-time during the day over one year. To join, you'll need a Level 2 counselling qualification with a minimum of 90 hours of study. The course covers theoretical approaches to counselling, working ethically, diversity, and personal development. It suits people developing counselling skills within an existing profession, such as teaching or nursing, as well as those aiming to progress toward professional counselling.
Who this course is for
Enhance your professional development with the Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills. Whether you're keen to become a qualified professional counsellor or you wish to gain counselling skills as part of your current profession (for example teaching or nursing), this 30-week programme is for you. As you develop your counselling skills, you will cover areas such as theoretical approaches, working ethically, diversity and personal development. This qualification may aid progression to accredited counsellor status but it is not a licence to practise counselling. If you wish to work as a therapeutic counsellor you will also need the Level 4 Diploma in Counselling which you can study here on successful completion of this course.
Entry requirements
To do this programme, you will need a Level 2 Counselling qualification (having studied a minimum of 90 hours). You must also be able to undertake written and oral assessments at level 2.
What you will learn
You'll explore key theoretical approaches used in counselling practice.
You'll develop skills in working ethically with clients.
You'll study diversity and how it shapes the counselling relationship.
You'll reflect on your own personal development as a practitioner.
You'll practise core counselling skills through structured activities and discussion.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom through a mix of taught sessions, group discussion, and practical skills work. You'll be assessed through written assignments and oral assessments, both at Level 2 standard. Regular reflection on your practice is built into the programme.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Blackpool and The Fylde College University Centre Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Counsellor support role: use counselling skills in a supervised setting.
Support worker: apply counselling skills in health or social care.
Care assistant: support clients' emotional and practical needs.
Teaching assistant: use counselling skills to support pupils' wellbeing.
SEN teaching assistant: work with students who have additional needs.
Youth support worker: provide guidance and support to young people.
Adult educator: teach or facilitate learning in community settings.
What you could study next
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling: the next step for those aiming to practise as a qualified counsellor. Most professional counselling roles require training at Level 4 or above.
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: if you want to move into teaching or training roles using your counselling knowledge.
A degree in Counselling or Psychotherapy: for those aiming toward chartered or accredited professional status.
