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Level 3 Counselling Course in Redhill – East Surrey College – Evening

Cost£1,331.00
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start17 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyABC awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Counselling Course in Redhill. Evening counselling classes run at East Surrey College on Thursdays, from 17:30 to 21:00, so you can fit study around your working week. The course runs over 34 weeks. You'll develop a range of counselling skills, build self-awareness, and study one major therapeutic model in depth. Learning is experiential, drawing on your own and others' real experiences. To join, you'll need a Level 2 Counselling qualification and four GCSEs at grades 4 to 9 (or A* to C), including English Language.

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 range of practical counselling skills to use in helping conversations.
  • You'll study one major therapeutic model and understand how to apply it.
  • You'll build self-awareness and explore how your own experiences affect your interactions with others.
  • You'll practise active listening and responding skills through experiential exercises.
  • You'll reflect on ethical principles and good practice in counselling.
  • You'll learn to take responsibility for your own development as a practitioner.

How you will learn

Learning is classroom based and strongly experiential. You'll take part in group exercises, role play, and shared analysis of personal and course-related experiences. You'll be expected to engage authentically and reflect on your own responses. Assessment draws on participation, reflective work, and demonstrated counselling skills. You'll need access to adequate IT facilities outside class.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. East Surrey College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Counsellor (in training) - work toward a counselling role in community or private settings
  • Support worker - use counselling skills to support people in care or social settings
  • Care assistant - apply listening and communication skills in health and social care
  • Youth support worker - support young people's emotional and social wellbeing
  • Teaching assistant - use counselling skills to support pupils with additional needs
  • SEN teaching assistant - work with students who need emotional or behavioural support
  • 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 practise as a counsellor. Most routes to professional registration require study at Level 4 or above.
  • Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling - for those aiming toward accreditation with a professional body such as the BACP.
  • Degree in Counselling or Psychotherapy - university-level study for those seeking a deeper academic grounding in therapeutic practice.
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