Level 3 Counselling Studies

Level 3 Counselling Studies is a part time course carried out over one year.  This qualification is designed for students who have already undertaken the Level 2 qualification in Counselling Skills.  You will learn about counselling theory, ethics and mental health. This course will introduce you and prepare you for working towards becoming a professional counsellor in an agency setting.

Entry requirements: Level 2 Counselling Skills Qualification or equivalent

Qualification Summary

• Prepare to work within an ethical framework for counselling
• Understand the counselling relationship
• Understand difference and diversity issues to develop empathic understanding
• Work within a user-centred approach to counselling
• Use counselling theory to develop self- awareness in counselling practice
• Understand theories of counselling and mental health
• Use feedback, reflection and supervision to support counselling studies

 During the duration of the course you will be expected to attend 10 hours of personal therapy.  

Duration per year: 30 weeks 

Guided Learning Hours: 90 hours (minimum)

Total Qualification Time: 196 hours

Credit value: 20

Class Members: 10 to 15 people per class 

Minimum age: 21 years

Course day:  Online Only - Tuesday Evenings 6pm-9pm commencing Tuesday 13th Sept 2022 

Cost: £1,000 per year - 10% discount if paid upfront in full 

Installment plan available

Upon successful completion of the interview process, a 10% deposit will be required to secure your place.