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Level 3
Counselling Skills and Theory | NCFE Award | Level 3 (Evening)
COURSE OVERVIEW
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 -; it’s 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.
Topics covered on the course:
- 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 Erikson’s psychosocial stages of development
- Introduction to Freud
- Introduction to Gestalt theory
- Introduction to Transactional Analysis
- Introduction to Attachment theory
- Models of grief and loss
- Understanding the value of Supervision and Supervision Models
- Working ethically in counselling and making ethically informed decisions.
- Working with the relational process in the room
Structure of the course:
12 Tuesday evenings 4.30pm to 9.00pm AND 4 Saturday workshops 9.30am to 4pm. All at the Brighton MET College central campus in Pelham Street, Brighton BN1 4FA.
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.
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”
On successful completion of this course, you could progress to:
- Level 3 Certificates in Workplace Mentoring
- Level 3 and 4 NVQs in Advice and Guidance
- Level 3 and 4 qualifications in Counselling
Alternatively, you could enter employment in areas such as:
- Health and social care
- Working with young people
- Counselling or care
- Supporting those with addictions
This course is assessed using a combination of portfolios and assignments.