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  • Level: 3
  • Study Mode: Part-time
  • Start Date: September 2025
  • Duration: 36 weeks
  • Time: Tuesday or Thursday Evening

About the course

The Level 3 Counselling course is designed for adults who have successfully completed Level 2 Counselling and are eager to further their education and training in this field. This course is ideal for individuals looking to deepen their understanding of counselling practices and theories, and for those aspiring to take the next steps towards being a qualified counsellor.

Entry requirements

Level 2 Certificate in Counselling or other level 2 health related qualifications at a pass.

How much does it cost?

The cost of this course is £2225 (£1500 for Sept 2025)

Funding Checker

This funding checker will tell you if this course may be free or part-funded. Part-funded means you only pay for part of the course.

Contact Us or call our Admissions Team 01279 868100 to get the most up-to-date info on fees and the financial support that may be available to you. Please note: all information is accurate at the time of publishing but may be subject to change

Instalment Plan

This course qualifies for an Instalment Plan, allowing you to pay in smaller, more manageable amounts. Contact our Admissions Team on 01279 868100 for more details.

Free Courses for Jobs

  • In paid employment and earn below £25,000
  • or are unemployed, looking for work and in receipt of benefits (means tested)

Advanced Learner Loan 

The course can also be fully-funded through an Advanced Learner Loan.

Click here to find out more about Advanced Learner Loans

Awarding Body

NCFE

Core modules

This course consists of 5 units:

Unit 1: Developing counselling skills

  • Understand how to establish a relationship using counselling skills
  • Be able to establish a relationship using counselling skills

Unit 2: Theoretical approaches in the use of counselling skills

  • Understand core concepts of the main theoretical approaches to counselling

Unit 3: Working ethically with counselling skills

  • Understand what is meant by an ethical framework

Unit 4: Counselling skills and diversity

  • Understand the meaning of discrimination
  • Understand issues of diversity

Unit 5: Counselling skills and personal development

  • Know own development needs

How will I be assessed?

  • Q & A
  • Essays
  • Role Plays
  • Presentations

Will I have to provide anything?

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