Ideally, we would like you to have completed an In-Person level 2 helping skills or counselling skills qualification. However, if you have done an online level 2 or feel your work experience is enough, please complete the application form for the course and you will be invited for an interview. If you have further questions about the course, please contact eastandcare@gbmc.ac.uk Comments from Previous Students: “This has been one of the best learning experiences of my life” “I’ve really enjoyed all the theory – it’s helped really understand where I want to go next” “Some of this experience has been mind-blowing – when I think that only 4 months ago I was struggling with 10 minute sessions – now I look forward to doing a full 50 minutes!!” “The teaching is great!! – Paola is so motivated and clear”
Entry requirements
Why choose this course?
The level 3 Counselling skills and Theory course is an 80 hour course, which we run at the college every term. There is an expectation that you will already have been introduced to the Person Centred Approach both theoretically and practically in triads and skills practice sessions. We also need you to have some experience using basic listening skills and counselling skills as either part of your level 2 course or any work experience
On the level 3 you will be introduced to a variety of different theories some Humanistic and some Psychodynamic. Your skills practice will be extended as you work with same ‘client’; over a period of 3 or 4 sessions. We also delve into the experience of process and explore how we as individuals are in relationship with each other and the therapeutic use of self in the counselling room
We cover a lot on this course -; Its a real opportunity to experience what the professional courses are like and to choose which direction to go next with lots of signposting and explaining of a complicated next step process. Suffice it to say most professional courses require you to have the level 3 before applying for their course.
Further information
Ideally, we would like you to have completed an In-Person level 2 helping skills or counselling skills qualification. However, if you have done an online level 2 or feel your work experience is enough, please complete the application form for the course and you will be invited for an interview.
- Introduction to a flexible counselling frame beyond Person Centred counselling
- Extended professional skills practice -; using advanced skills
- Equality/diversity and inclusion -; Theory and Practice
- Introduction to CBT.
- Introduction to Eriksons psychosocial stages of development
- Introduction to Freud and Gestalt
- Introduction to Transactional Analysis
- Introduction to Attachment theory
- Models of grief and loss
- Understanding the value of Supervision and Supervision Models
- Level 3 Certificates in Workplace Mentoring
- Level 3 and 4 NVQs in Advice and Guidance
- Level 3 and 4 qualifications in Counselling
You will be assessed using a variety of portfolios and assignments. This is a face to face learning experience , where you will embrace practical sessions and workshops followed up by theory.
There are no other costs to this course