Level 3 Counselling Course in Havering. Evening classes run at New City College Ardleigh Green Campus, so you can fit study around your existing commitments. The course runs over 43 weeks part-time. You'll develop the counselling skills needed to support people in a range of settings, covering core theories, ethical practice, and self-awareness alongside practical skills. This level 3 counselling qualification is open to learners aged 19 or over.
Who this course is for
19 plus
What you will learn
You'll explore the key theories and approaches used in counselling practice.
You'll develop active listening and communication skills used in one-to-one support.
You'll learn how to apply ethical frameworks and professional boundaries.
You'll reflect on your own values, beliefs, and self-awareness as a practitioner.
You'll understand how to support people experiencing emotional or personal difficulties.
You'll practise counselling skills in supervised role-play and skills sessions.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions in the evening, combining taught input with practical skills practice. Assessment includes written assignments, reflective journals, and observed skills practice. You'll build a portfolio of evidence across the course to demonstrate your development as a practitioner.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New City College Ardleigh Green Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Counselling support worker: assist qualified counsellors in community or charity settings.
Support worker: provide emotional and practical support to vulnerable adults.
Care assistant: support individuals in residential or community care roles.
Youth support worker: work with young people facing personal or social challenges.
SEN teaching assistant: support pupils with additional emotional or behavioural needs.
Teaching assistant: work in schools, drawing on communication and support skills.
Adult educator: facilitate learning and wellbeing programmes for adult learners.
What you could study next
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling: the next step toward practising as a qualified counsellor, covering deeper clinical skills and supervised client work.
Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling: for those aiming toward professional registration with BACP or UKCP.
Level 3 or 4 qualifications in Health and Social Care: if you want to move into care management or social work roles.
