Level 3 Counselling Course in Liverpool. Classes run at Womens Technology And Education Centre, part-time during the day. This course is open to women aged 19 or over. Acceptance is subject to a guidance interview before you start. Over 28 weeks, you'll build the counselling skills and knowledge used in support, care, and education settings. Counselling classes cover listening techniques, ethical frameworks, and how to work with clients effectively. An Advanced Learner Loan is available to help cover the cost.
Who this course is for
19+ women
Entry requirements
Acceptance onto this course is subject to successful guidance interview.
What you will learn
You'll develop active listening and communication skills used in counselling practice.
You'll explore key counselling theories and how to apply them.
You'll learn how to build and maintain a therapeutic relationship with clients.
You'll study ethical and professional frameworks that guide counselling work.
You'll examine how personal values and self-awareness affect practice.
You'll understand how to recognise and respond to risk in a counselling context.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the centre. Assessment is through written assignments and reflective practice work. You'll also complete observed practice activities that show your counselling skills in action. The guidance interview before the course starts helps make sure this is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Womens Technology And Education Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Counselling support worker: assist clients under supervision in community or charity settings.
Care assistant: use counselling skills in residential or domiciliary care roles.
Support worker: help adults with mental health, learning, or social needs.
Youth support worker: work with young people in schools, charities, or youth services.
SEN teaching assistant: support pupils with additional needs in school settings.
Teaching assistant: apply communication and support skills in classroom environments.
Adult educator: facilitate learning for adults in community or further education settings.
What you could study next
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling: the next step if you want to work as a practitioner. Most counselling roles and professional membership require training at Level 4 or above.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you want to move into teaching or training roles.
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: a further step for those moving into adult education or further education teaching.
