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Level 3 Counselling Course in Winchester – Peter Symonds College Stoney Lane Campus – Evening

Cost£811.00
Duration23 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyABC awarding body

About this course

Level 3 Counselling Skills Course in Winchester. Evening classes run at Peter Symonds College Stoney Lane Campus, part-time over 23 weeks. This level 3 counselling skills qualification builds on your existing knowledge, developing your practical skills and self-awareness in depth. It suits people who use counselling skills in work settings such as education, health and social care, the voluntary sector, and industry. You must have completed a Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills, or equivalent experience. An Advanced Learner Loan may be available, or you can pay by instalment plan or in full.

Who this course is for

The Level 3 Counselling Skills course is open to anyone over the age of 20 who has completed a Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills and is considering pursuing a career in Counselling. The course will build upon previous learning and will further develop and enhance counselling skills and selfawareness. The course is useful for those who use counselling skills in a variety of settings, working in areas like education, health and social care, the voluntary sector and in industry and commerce. Please note this course does not qualify you as a counsellor.

What is required of students? Sustained personal commitment, effort, organisation and time management are essential for students to acquire all the learning, and to pass all assignments set. Attendance required to pass the course is 85 percent minimum, including ALL Saturday and Sunday workshops. (9:30 - 17:30). Please contact Karen Hough on [email protected] for a full list of weekend dates for 2020/21.

PLEASE NOTE: This course may be delivered entirely by Zoom dependent upon Covid regulations.

Entry requirements

Students must have attended a Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (16 credits at Level 2) or its equivalent. Some students can go straight to Level 3 and each student is considered individually. If, for example, you have worked for an organization such as the Samaritans for a period, or if you have worked as a SENCo (or similar) in a school, then you might be eligible to go straight to Level 3. Please contact Karen Hough (Head of Counselling) on [email protected] to discuss this further.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop advanced counselling skills built on your Level 2 foundation.
  • You'll deepen your self-awareness and reflective practice.
  • You'll explore ethical frameworks and professional boundaries in counselling.
  • You'll practise core counselling approaches in a range of contexts.
  • You'll understand how counselling skills apply in education, health, social care, and voluntary settings.
  • You'll develop the ability to support clients through structured, skills-based interactions.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom across evening sessions over 23 weeks. You'll take part in skills practice, group work, and reflective exercises. Assessment is likely to include written assignments, observed practice, and a reflective journal or portfolio. Contact the college directly to confirm the full assessment breakdown for this intake.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Peter Symonds College Stoney Lane Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Support worker: use counselling skills in community or residential settings.
  • Care assistant: support clients' emotional and practical wellbeing.
  • Youth support worker: work with young people in schools or community projects.
  • SEN teaching assistant: support pupils with additional needs in education.
  • Teaching assistant: bring pastoral and communication skills into the classroom.
  • Adult educator: teach or facilitate learning in community or further education settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling: the next step if you want to train as a practising counsellor. Most courses require a Level 3 qualification like this one.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: broadens your options across care and support roles.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: useful if you want to move into teaching or facilitation roles in further education.

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