Level 3

LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE IN

COUNSELLING SKILLS

To be accepted onto any of our courses trainees will need to demonstrate evidence of the following qualities, or the potential for developing them:


  • Self-awareness, maturity and stability.
  • Ability to make use of and reflect upon life experience.
  • Capacity to cope with the emotional demands of counselling training.
  • Ability to cope with the intellectual and academic requirements.
  • Ability to form a helping relationship.
  • Ability to be self-reflective and use both positive and negative feedback.
  • Awareness of the nature of prejudice and oppression.

This qualification is for:

This qualification is intended for candidates who have already acquired a recognised qualification in counselling skills and want to:

  • take the next step in training to become a counsellor
  • learn more about counselling theory, ethics and mental health
  • be prepared for work as a professional counsellor in an agency setting.

This course is aimed at people who use counselling skills as part of their work role and wish to improve their skills. This course does not qualify students to become professional counsellors, but provides progression to further counselling training.


This course does not require learners to have a placement. The programme encourages personal development and reflective practice alongside improved theoretical understanding of counselling.


This qualification could lead to employment or increase employability for those whose role is to support others in e.g. health and social care work, teaching and learning, advocacy and mediation, support and project work, other helping roles.


It provides additional skills for those already in employment likely to lead to increased opportunities for promotion and advancement.

Entry Requirements:

  • You must have undertaken Level 2 in Counselling skills with at least 75 Guided Learning hours
  • Your Level 2 Certificate in Counselling must be from an approved examining board. Evidence will need to be presented before admission.
  • You must be 19yrs+ to study this course

COURSE OVERVIEW


  • 90 Guided learning hours
  • 196 Total qualification time
  • 30 weeks
  • Taught on one evening per week, 6-9pm. Day to be confirmed.


WHAT WILL I STUDY?


  • Counselling Skills
  • Counselling theory
  • Developing Reflective Practice in Counselling

This qualification enables learners to work towards becoming a reflective practitioner of counselling by considering theories of human development, self-awareness, supervision and issues of difference and diversity.


It also provides knowledge and understanding of the three main core theories and theorists that underpin counselling and addresses the nature of psychological problems and how they may be approached.


The specialist skills and knowledge gained in this qualification will be applicable in a range of working contexts.


It will enable learners to understand the need for a firm grasp of a coherent theoretical approach to counselling or supporting others.



This is particularly important prior to starting work in a supervised placement if learners progress to Level 4.

Learning Outcomes


  • Relate learning to self-awareness and understanding of others.
  • Show evidence of continuing self-development.
  • Demonstrate the ability to work within a therapeutic alliance.
  • Give rationale for way of working and evaluate own part in the process.
  • Show how choice of orientation was demonstrated in role-play session.
  • Demonstrate the ability to give feedback in a reflective and considered way.
  • Show understanding of working within a therapeutic alliance.
  • Demonstrate maintaining the therapeutic relationship throughout the session.
  • Demonstrate personal and professional understanding of course material.

How will I be assessed?


  • A weekly reflective journal of 800 to 850 words, exploring class topics
  • An externally marked 2-hour exam
  • Assessed role-play work

Who teaches the course?

The Level 3 Course is taught by a member of NWCH’s training team. All our trainers are qualified counsellors and are registered with the BACP.

Meet the trainer

Christopher Morris

  • Trainer Bio

    Prior to becoming a counsellor, Christopher worked for over 20 years in health and social care, establishing and managing bespoke services for people with severe mental ill health, Autism and learning disabilities. He was responsible for developing specialist supported living environments for people who were considered at risk following the ‘Transforming Care: A National Response to Winterbourne View Hospital’ report. He was also a vocational learning assessor and has delivered a wide range of Mental Health, Positive Behaviour Management, and Autism Awareness trainings to front line mental health staff, teachers, GP’s and support workers.


    He is a BACP qualified counsellor, experienced in working with children, young people and adults. Having trained as an integrative and relational psychotherapist, he is able to make use of a range of models and approaches to therapy. Furthermore, he places a great deal of emphasis on the need for a positive therapeutic relationship between the therapist and client.


    Christopher is a highly experienced trainer who oversees all of the NWCH training.  He ensures that all students receive detailed and informative feedback to support their learning and enjoys seeing people develop their skills and passion for the profession.

How is the course taught?

Sessions are a mixture of teaching; group work and practical role play exercises to develop counselling skills. Students are introduced to counselling theory to set the context for counselling but the emphasis at this level is on the development of practical skills. While there are academic elements, the course involves self-reflection and encourages growth in self-awareness. Each student receives a comprehensive course manual including additional background reading, with a comprehensive reading list. Guidance and support is provided, to write the journals, study for the exam and complete the course criteria.

Who Accredits the course?

The course is accredited by AIM Awards and is a nationally regulated OFQUAL qualification.

Progression: Successful candidates can progress on to our Level 4 and Level 5 Diplomas to complete your training as a qualified Counsellor.

Who Quality Checks The Course?

Our Level 3 course is Quality Checked by The National Counselling Society


This course has been given Quality Checked training recognition by the National Counselling Society (NCS). This course alone is not a route to the Accredited Register nor does it fully equip a participant to practice as a qualified practitioner or refer to themselves as ‘a specialist’ in the subject matter unless they have other qualifications to support this



Why study here?

NWCH HAS AN EXPERIENCED TEACHING TEAM

We take pride in ensuring your learning experience is structured, supportive and enjoyable. All course tutors are qualified counsellors and registered with the BACP/NCS.

INTERALLY ASSESSED ROLE PLAY

Our training environment is comfortable and inviting, located in Lincoln with free parking.

OUR STUDENTS RECEIVE PRIORITY ACCESS TO QUALITY CPD / EVENTS

You are provided with discounted rates to CPD and our annual conferences.

How to Apply?

You can apply using our online application form downloadable here, please email to: admin@nwcounsellinghub.co.uk


Or


You can also apply using a paper application form which can be requested by emailing admin@nwcounsellinghub.co.uk or calling 01522 253809


Once this is received we shall invite you in for an interview, the questions are provided beforehand, with a list of the documents we will need to see.


We also request two references – a professional one and a character one.

Fees: £1,000

A deposit will be required on booking your place. Payment plans available – please contact admin@nwcounsellinghub.co.uk to discuss the options.


Please note we make every effort to ensure information within our website is accurate and a true representation of the courses we are offering. However, we do reserve the right to make changes if necessary.

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  • No waiting list (unless funded then only 4 weeks)
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