This qualification is for those who have already acquired Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills or its equivalent and now want to continue their training.

Course Information

  • Course Type Part-Time Course
  • Study Mode Classroom Based
  • Course Code PCOUNL3CT
  • Start September
  • Length 33 weeks
  • Level Level 3
  • Campus
    Aylesbury
  • Entry Requirements

    Level 2 qualification in Counselling Skills. Learners must be aged 19 or over.

  • Example Modules
    • Professional Framework of a Counsellor
    • Client Diversity
    • Supervision and Self-Reflection
    • Presentation and Research
    • Personal Development
  • What will I learn?

    This course provides a transition from using counselling skills at an informal level to counselling practitioner training. You will learn about counselling theory, clinical supervision, and agency work as well as continue to develop your counselling skills. It will also prepare you to undertake workplace experience as a Trainee Counsellor at Level 4.

  • Additional Information
    At level 3 you will not be required to have a counselling placement however, building contacts with agencies and securing a support role would be very beneficial for your application to level 4.
  • Progression

    Upon completion you will be able to apply for Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling Level 4. The selection process is an interview and written assessment.

  • How am I assessed?

    Internal assessment is based on the completion of an evidence based portfolio. External assessment is based on completing a paper in the role of the observer.

Upcoming Events

21 January

Amersham

Open Event

Wednesday

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27 January

Wycombe

Open Event

Tuesday

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29 January

Aylesbury

Open Event

Thursday

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More Courses

    • Aylesbury

    Introduction to Counselling Skills

    Part-Time Course

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    • Aylesbury

    Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (CPCAB)

    Part-Time Course

    Read more & Apply
    • Aylesbury

    Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies (CPCAB)

    Part-Time Course

    Read more & Apply
    • Aylesbury

    Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (CPCAB)

    Part-Time Course

    Read more & Apply

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Aylesbury

Oxford Road
Aylesbury

Buckinghamshire

HP21 8PD

01296 588 588

Mon - Fri

8:30am - 5pm

Wycombe

Spring Lane, Flackwell Heath
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire

HP10 9HE

01494 585 555

Mon - Fri
8:30am - 5pm

Amersham

Stanley Hill

Amersham
Buckinghamshire
HP7 9HN

01494 585 273

Mon - Fri

8:30am - 5pm