Level 3 Counselling Course in Blackpool. Evening counselling classes run at Bispham Campus, one evening a week over around a year. You'll need a Level 2 counselling qualification (with at least 90 hours of study) to join. The course covers theoretical approaches to counselling, working ethically, diversity, and personal development. It suits people who want to deepen their counselling skills within roles such as teaching, nursing, or support work, as well as those aiming to progress toward professional counsellor training.
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 active listening and person-centred communication.
You'll study how to work ethically with clients.
You'll examine diversity and how it shapes the counselling relationship.
You'll reflect on your own personal development as a practitioner.
You'll learn how to apply counselling skills within professional settings.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at Bispham Campus through tutor-led sessions, group discussion, and skills practice. You'll be assessed through written assignments and oral assessments, both at Level 2 standard and above. You'll also engage in reflective practice as part of your personal development work throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bispham Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support worker. Use counselling skills to support vulnerable adults.
Care assistant. Apply listening and communication skills in care settings.
Teaching assistant. Support pupils' emotional and social wellbeing.
SEN teaching assistant. Work with students who need additional emotional support.
Youth support worker. Help young people with personal challenges.
Adult educator. Bring counselling awareness into learning support roles.
What you could study next
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. The next step if you want to train as a qualified professional counsellor. Most accredited counsellor training programmes require a Level 3 counselling qualification as a minimum entry point.
Level 3 or Level 4 qualifications in Health and Social Care. Useful if you want to move into care management or social work alongside your counselling skills.
