• Course Type
    Adult Courses
  • Course Code
    AE306
  • Campus
    Twelve Quays
  • Start Date
    8th Sep 2025
  • Level
    Level 3
  • Duration
    1 year

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

  • Course Details

    The SEG Awards Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills qualification covers four topics looking at:

    Understanding the Context for the Use of Counselling Skills ? This unit is intended to deepen the learners' understanding of the significant differences between a person who uses counselling skills in another occupation and a fully trained and qualified counsellor. Learners will explore key legal and ethical issues based on an ethical framework for counselling and psychotherapy in a multi-cultural and diverse society. The need for and the importance of casework supervision will be highlighted.

    Understanding Counselling Theory ? Learners will study one major therapeutic model of counselling in depth to empower the learner to reflect constructively on its value and use when working with people. They will also reflect on two other therapeutic models of counselling to raise awareness of other models.

    Using Counselling Skills ? Through practice, learners will explore a range of skills used within the counselling profession. Additionally, they will understand that sessions in which counselling skills are used are professionally managed activities with a start, middle and end. Cultural differences are recognised, acknowledged, and worked with.

    Personal Development for Users of Counselling Skills ? Learners reflect on how the study of counselling theory, the use of counselling skills and feedback received can inform personal development and growth, in particular their understanding of self.

  • Entry Guidelines

    Counselling Skills Certificate L2 or working towards, including minimum 90% course attendance at level 2

    Certificate in Counselling Skills or equivalent. that is taught in person.

  • Where can I progress to?

    Allows progression onto the qualification: Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling TC - L4

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