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Counselling Skills Level 3 (September 2026 Start)

If you’re interested or involved with helping others, this course is for you. It aims to develop a range of counselling skills, which will be effective in many roles and helping professions.
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  • Attendance - Part-time
  • Duration - 10 months
  • Start Date - September-June
  • Where - Pioneer Higher Skills Centre, Huddersfield Centre
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OVERVIEW

This course is accredited by the awarding body SEG and will give you the opportunity to develop a range counselling skills. You will develop an understanding of the importance of using counselling skills ethically and within the BACP ethical framework. You will also learn the theory behind the person-centred approach and develop self-awareness.
You will deepen your understanding of the significant differences between a person who uses counselling skills in another occupation and a fully trained and qualified counsellor. You will explore key legal and ethical issues based on an ethical framework for counselling and psychotherapy in a multi-cultural and diverse society. The need for and the importance of casework supervision will also be highlighted.
You will study one major therapeutic model of counselling in depth to empower you to reflect constructively on its value and use when working with people. You will also reflect on two other therapeutic models of counselling to raise awareness of other models.
Through practice, you will explore a range of skills used within the counselling profession. Additionally you will understand that sessions in which counselling skills are used are professionally managed activities with a start, middle and end. Cultural differences are recognised, acknowledged and worked with. You will reflect on how the study of counselling theory, the use of counselling skills and feedback received can inform personal development and growth, in particular your understanding of self.
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This course costs £811.
You will need to complete the Counselling Concepts level 2 course or equivalent. You must also have a minimum of grade 4/C in GCSE English. You must complete every section of the college’s application form to a satisfactory standard.
The course involves compiling a portfolio of evidence that shows achievement of all the learning outcomes and assessment criteria.
You may progress on to the Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling Level 4 course, based on meeting the following requirements which will be assessed as part of the interview/selection process: completion of the level 3 qualification including meeting the academic requirements, attendance, deadlines, commitment, self-development and working in a voluntary or paid capacity to practice and develop counselling skills.
On completion of the Level 4 qualification you can become a counsellor.

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