Before studying this course, you will ideally have studied Counselling at Level 2, or study in a similar areas, as this course builds on the skills and ideas acquired. This course is perfect for those seeking a career change or additional skills. You will deepen your understanding of communication, empathy, and listening.

You will also compare counselling with other forms of helping activities. Learners will complete this qualification with a comprehensive and full understanding of the following:

• Understanding the Context for the Use of Counselling Skills
• Understanding Counselling Theory and Using Counselling Skills
• Personal Development for Users of Counselling Skills
• In addition to these elements the course looks at the ethics and professional requirements of using counselling skills in a professional setting, equality and diversity. You’ll undertake experiential learning processes that include a high element of personal growth work.

• Overview

  This course has two intakes September and February, you will be required to attend the weekly session each Friday morning 9.30 - 12.30

• Who is this course for?

  This course is for 19+ learners only.

  Anyone who is interested in progressing onto the Level 4 course to become a fully qualified counsellor and become BACP accredited, or anyone wants to work in a supportive role using the skills, personal development and knowledge required to offer emotional support in similar roles.

• Units/Modules

  Learners will complete this qualification with a concrete understanding of the following:

  • How to identify, practice and develop a range of interpersonal and counselling skills.
  • The main theoretical approaches to counselling.
  • Diversity and the meaning of discrimination.
  • Ethical frameworks, including the importance of setting and ethical referrals
  • How to reflect on personal development and identify areas for future development.

  The following five units must be completed to enable you to progress to Level 4:

  • Counselling skills and diversity
  • Working ethically with counselling skills
  • Developing counselling skills
  • Theoretical approaches in the use of counselling skills
  • Counselling skills and personal development

• Benefits/Skills

  This course offers the opportunity to develop your counselling skills and your knowledge of various theoretical approaches, whilst also allowing you to work on your self-awareness and personal development.

• Careers/Progression

  Upon completion of this qualification, you may wish to progress onto one of our Foundation Degree's (Level 4 & 5)

  • Health and Wellbeing
  • Healthcare Assistant Practitioner
  • Supporting Teaching and Learning