Level 3 Counselling Course in Barking and Dagenham. Classes run at Rush Green Campus in the evenings, so you can fit your studies around work or other commitments. Fees may apply, though discounts, exemptions, and grants may be available. Contact the college directly for details. The course runs over 90 hours part-time and covers the theory and practice of counselling, including key approaches, ethical frameworks, and self-awareness skills. It builds the foundation you need to work in a counselling or support role.
Who this course is for
Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
Entry requirements
Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
What you will learn
You'll explore the core theories and approaches used in counselling practice.
You'll develop your understanding of the counselling relationship and what makes it effective.
You'll study ethical principles and how they apply to counselling work.
You'll build self-awareness and reflective skills central to counselling practice.
You'll learn how to listen actively and communicate in a therapeutic context.
You'll examine personal development and its role in becoming an effective counsellor.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Rush Green Campus, combining taught input with group discussion and reflective exercises. Assessment is likely to include written assignments and reflective journals that draw on your learning and personal development. Contact the college for full details of the assessment requirements for this course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Rush Green Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support worker. Provide emotional and practical support in care settings.
Counselling assistant. Work alongside qualified counsellors in a support role.
Mental health support worker. Help clients manage day-to-day mental health challenges.
Youth worker. Support young people through personal and social difficulties.
Helpline advisor. Offer guidance and a listening ear on phone or online services.
Community support worker. Work with vulnerable adults in community-based roles.
What you could study next
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. The next step if you want to practise as a counsellor. Most employers and professional bodies expect training at Level 4 or above.
Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling. A higher-level qualification for those aiming toward independent practice.
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) membership. Not a qualification, but a professional step worth exploring alongside further study.
