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Level 3 Counselling Course in Redhill – East Surrey College

Cost£1,331.00
Duration19 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyABC awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Counselling Course in Redhill. Classes run at East Surrey College on Thursday mornings, part-time over 19 weeks. You'll develop a range of counselling skills alongside a deeper understanding of one major therapeutic model. The course has a strong experiential focus, so you'll draw on your own experiences and work closely with fellow learners. To join, you'll need a Level 2 Counselling qualification, four GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English Language, and access to IT. An interview is also part of the application process.

Who this course is for

19+

Entry requirements

  • Counselling Level 2
  • 4 GCSE qualifications at grades A*-C or 9-4, including English Language
  • Learners on this qualification should have access to adequate IT facilities
  • Interviewer must be satisfied with the applicant's suitability to undertake this Level 3 qualification

What you will learn

  • You'll develop a repertoire of counselling skills practised at a consistent level.
  • You'll build self-awareness and understand how your own experiences affect others.
  • You'll study one major therapeutic model in depth.
  • You'll practise active listening and communication skills through experiential learning.
  • You'll take responsibility for your own learning by reflecting on personal and course-related experiences.
  • You'll explore principles of good counselling practice through shared analysis with peers.

How you will learn

Learning is classroom-based and strongly experiential. You'll take part in group discussions, role play, and shared analysis of real experiences. The course encourages you to engage authentically with your own personal experiences as part of your development. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and reflects your practical skills and self-awareness alongside your understanding of counselling theory.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. East Surrey College will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need access to adequate IT facilities, as stated in the entry requirements.

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: work in residential or home care, applying listening and communication skills.
  • Youth support worker: support young people's wellbeing in schools or youth services.
  • SEN teaching assistant: support pupils with additional needs in classroom settings.
  • Teaching assistant: work alongside teachers, supporting student learning and welfare.
  • Adult educator: facilitate learning for adults in community or further education settings.

What you could study next

A Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills is often a stepping stone toward a full counselling diploma. You could progress to a Level 4 or Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, which is the level most professional bodies require before you can practise as a counsellor. From there, some counsellors go on to a degree or postgraduate qualification in counselling or psychotherapy.

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