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Course Code: SPVAE051/E

Course Level: Level 3

Study Mode: Part-Time

Course Type: Adults

Course overview

Take the next step in your studies to become a professional counsellor with this Level 3 course. Develop an in-depth knowledge of the use of counselling skills in everyday life and work, and the approaches that underpin the use of these in-demand skills.

The course is aimed at those who use or want to develop their own counselling skills in a range of settings. The course offers learners the opportunity to identify, understand and evaluate key elements of the main theoretical approaches to counselling and practice and develop a range of interpersonal and counselling skills.

On completion of the course you will be aware of the skills required to initiate, maintain and conclude a counselling skills interaction and integrate these into your chosen setting. The course provides a nationally recognised qualification in counselling skills to those who complete it successfully.

Learners are required to have achieved the Level 2 Award in Counselling Concepts before applying for this course . Please note we do not accept online Level 2 qualifications.

Through completion of assignments, all of which are internal assessed , internally and externally moderated In addition peer, tutor and self assessment runs through the course.

For further information, please contact Michelle Davies on 01782 254196 or by emailing michelle.davies@nscg.ac.uk

On successful completion of this course learners may able to progress onto a related Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.

If you are on state benefits or on a low income you may be entitled to fee remission towards your course. *This is at the Colleges discretion. 

If you have any queries with regards to the funding of your course, please email FeeRemission@nscg.ac.uk or call 01782 254268.

Course options

13/01/2026

Course Duration

30 Weeks

Course Days

Tuesday

End date

07/07/2026

Class Times

18:00 - 21:00

Course Fee

£800.00

Additional Fees

- -

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Please note there may be additional costs for books, materials or other expenses.