Level 3 ABC Certificate in Counselling Skills (Daytime)

The course is aimed at those who use or want to develop counselling skills in a variety of settings.  The course offers you 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. Completion of this course does not guarantee progression to the Level 4 Diploma in Counselling.

This course may be eligible for a 19+ Advanced Learning Loan. You must have completed a Level Two Certificate in Counselling Skills to apply. Please note we do not accept online Level Two qualifications. 

The course has been developed for those who recognise the importance of counselling skills and may be working in such areas as care, education and training, Social Services, industry and commerce and the Health Service. The course is also open to those who may be interested in using counselling skills in a voluntary setting.  You will be invited in for a Course Taster which consists of a group interview and also asked to provide a reference. If you are currently studying with us at Level Two the taster and group interview will be conducted towards the end of your current course.

There will be 4 assignments, all of which are internally assessed, internally and externally moderated.  Self, peer and tutor assessment runs throughout the course.  You need to have participated effectively in the course and to have maintained a record of the key learning experiences.  There is an 80% attendance requirement.

Tuition fee plus ABC registration fee and Certification.

Tasters will run on the following dates:

6th September 2022 - 10.30-12.00
5th December 2022 - 9.30-11.00
9th December 2022 - 9.30-11.00

The weekend course will run on the following weekends:

• October 1st/2nd 2022
• November 5th/6th 2022
• December 3rd/4th 2022
• January 7th/8th 2023
• January 21st/22nd 2023 
• February 4th/5th 2023
• March 4th/5th 2023
• March 25th/26th 2023
• April 22nd/23rd 2023
• May 6th/7th 2023
• June 17th/18th 2023
• July 1st/2nd 2023

The total cost for this course is £877.00.  Please note that there is a £10 charge to secure a place on the taster.  If the taster is attended, then the £10 is refunded. If the taster is not attended, then the £10 charge is not refundable.

If you are not progressing directly onto this course from the level 2 counselling course we provide, please request to book onto the course taster/ group interview by contacting Course Advice on 01743 342333.

Fees stated are for enrolment for the current academic year only. Courses which run for 2 or 3 years will be subject to further fees and possible price increases each year.