Accredited Level 3 Certificate In Counselling
Our Level 3 counselling course is offered in an online format, where you can access this via Zoom or through a similar video platform. Alternatively, you can choose to complete your course in person at our Birmingham learning centre.
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You will gain 19 OFQUAL credits for completing this course.
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This is not an award, this is the full certificate of 150 hours
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We have been awarded
"Counselling Training Provider of the Year, UK" 2023
We have been awarded the "Best Counselling Training Courses Provider 2024 "
Most Engaging Counselling Training Provider 2024 - UK
Our Level 3 Counselling Course
Our accredited Level 3 Certificate is built to help you to further your knowledge and understanding of three key counselling theories, where this course covers person-centred counselling, CBT and psychodynamic theories as comparative theories. As well as this, you will develop your understanding of how theory and skills are utilised within counselling sessions.
This industry-recognised training course has been designed to meet the 150 Guided Learning Hours in line with Ofqual’s recommendations.
The Level 3 Course is not classed as an award. It is a full certificate, which is what you will require in order to ensure a place on our diploma training course. Upon successful completion of the intermediate certificate course, you will then be able to apply for the Level 4 diploma.
High Quality Training for Level 3 Counselling
In order to provide you with a first-class service and training experience, we aim to keep our class sizes small, up to 15 learners in a class, so you can be sure that you will be learning at a high, interactive level.
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This in-depth training allows you to develop your counselling skills competently. It will enable you to learn how to manage a formal 30-minute counselling skills session, with a full contract and a suitable, sensitive and safe ending of the session.
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There are four units of learning, which will develop you professionally and personally. Learners who carry out this level usually apply for jobs involved with helping others, for example a key worker or support worker. You can use this training to provide counselling skills sessions within your workplace, and it’s ideal for those of you who work with or manage people within your existing workplace. You have a two week cooling off, and you must be 18+ years of age to carry out this course.
Course fees
Standard Study
£1,300 per person (£200 deposit) with the option of paying the fees weekly or monthly as follows:
£27.50 per week x 40 weeks payable from week 1
10 monthly payment of £110 payable from month 2 (week 3)
Fast Track
£1,300 per person (£200 deposit) with the interest-free option of paying the fees weekly or monthly as follows:
£55 per week x 20 weeks payable from week 2
2 instalments on week 4 and week 18 of £550
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The deposit secures your place on the training course and is non-refundable.
TO RESERVE A PLACE ON THE LEVEL 3 YOU WILL PAY THE £200 DEPOSIT
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What you'll learn
Develop a repertoire of counselling skills at a consistent level
Underpin these skills with an understanding of 3 major therapeutic approaches and models
Demonstrate the achievement of knowledge and understanding of counselling at level 3
Achieve a nationally recognised and respected level 3 qualification from SEG awards — the Skills & Education Group, that is vocationally focused and assists in progression to higher levels of learning
You will be given an extensive workbook which covers most of the learning on this training & is a great resource
Increase and develop your self-awareness and to be mindful of the impact you have on people
Be able to provide a fully contracted formal 30-minute counselling skills session
Gain a full certificate, not an award (which is often around 90 hours of training) so you have the required hours to continue onto a recognised and accredited diploma training
Enjoy full tutor and centre support for all of your learning
Course will include:
Understanding the context for the use of counselling skills
Understanding counselling theory
Using counselling skills
We require a minimum of approx. 2000- 3,000 words per assignment, which will be typed using the English language and full sentence structure. Some assignments may require more words for fuller explanations. We suggest you keep a personal journal of your development and learning.
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There will be a small research and presentation during this course, but it will not require an assignment to go with it.
What you can expect
We have an excellent reputation for delivering high levels of learning and qualifications. As such, most learners who choose to begin their counselling journey with Key Counselling Training stay with us to complete their training up to qualification and practitioner level.
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Those learners have the experiences, qualifications, depth of knowledge, skills and techniques to provide exceptional counselling services to clients in all kinds of different environments. We are extremely proud to see our trainees flourish, develop excellent levels of competency and to qualify as counsellors from their training with us.
Reserve your place now
Continue your counselling education here with us at Key Counselling Training. This is the intermediate stage of your journey and we are proud to support your growth and development.
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You could also check out our CPD training for short specialist courses, to gain further knowledge and meet more like-minded people who have already embarked on their counselling training toward gaining a new career in this highly valued industry.
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This course is accredited, industry-recognised and respected — you can be sure that you are enrolling on a recognised and valid qualification in counselling.
Upon successful completion of this training, you will be able to move on to the Level 4 course.
Who is this course for?
If you have previously completed a Level 2 or equivalent, you can enrol on this Accredited Level 3 Intermediate course.
Standard Study: 48 weeks (one evening per week)
Course time: 6pm-9:30pm
Fast track: 30 weeks (one day per week)
Course time: 9am-2:30pm
Centre: these courses take place at one of our centres in the UK and can be Fast Track or Standard Study
Remote: this is in a virtual classroom such as Zoom or Teams, with peers and a tutor in real-time, on the same day and time weekly.
Course delivery
The course will always be on the same day and time, whether it is centre based at our Jewellery Quarter Centre in Birmingham or via remote learning which is live streaming.
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Remote learning is provided via Zoom or similar platforms, and your tutor will contact you prior to starting each lesson with the link to join the meeting. You will also receive the workbook in PDF format.
Course dates for Level 3 Certificate Counselling
​​​​​Monday 20th January 2025 - 26th January 2026
Eve Remote
x 48 weeks 6pm-9.30pm
subject to any changes
​Wednesday 22nd January 2025 - 30th July 2025
Remote Fast Track ( day) 9am-2.30pm
x 30 weeks
subject to any changes
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Thursday 13th March 2025 - 2nd Oct 2025
Remote x 30 weeks 9am- 2.30pm Subject to any changes
Tuesday 29th April 2025 - 14th April 2026
Remote Evening x 48 weeks 6pm - 9.30pm ​
subject to any changes​
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Reserve your place
Reserve your place now! Don't delay and miss out on securing your place on the Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills. To reserve your place, you can pay your deposit via debit/credit card using the payment options below. This deposit secures your place on the course and is non-refundable. £27.50 = Eve course x 40 weeks
£55 = Fast Track x 20 weeks
TO RESERVE A PLACE ON THE LEVEL 3, YOU WILL NEED TO PAY THE £200 DEPOSIT
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Start your journey with one of our courses
Begin your Level 3 Certificate in Counselling, which is the intermediate course, and add to your training with Key Counselling Training today. Our fully trained and experienced tutors will give you their full attention and teach you the knowledge you need to progress. Contact us today for more details and to answer any questions you have.
