The demand for talking therapies for anxiety or depression has increased dramatically recently. Counselling is helpful at different points in peoples lives, including for their mental health, experiencing bereavement or loss, processing significant life events, or overcoming trauma. If you would like to support people to improve their well-being and gain a certificate through an online course, the Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills is a great way to gain knowledge and a qualification.
Course details
| Qualification name | Diploma in Counselling Skills |
|---|---|
| Qualification level | 3 |
| Awarding organisation | NCFE |
| Learning method | Online |
| Course start date | Flexible |
| Cost description | This course is part of the Free Courses for Jobs offer and may be funded by the government for eligible adults. Check for eligibility at Free courses for jobs - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) |
Discover the learning experience and opportunities you can expect from this course.
Find out what qualifications and skills you will need for this course.
To be able to compete our Level 3 courses, you must have not gained a level 3 qualification or higher after 1st April 2021. If you have gained a level 3 or higher before the 1st of April 2021, you will need to go through our eligibility check to see if you fit the funding body's criteria.
View the key features of this course.
The course is designed to support learners that are using counselling skills as part of their functional role in a wide range of sector areas or looking to progress towards accredited counsellor status with one of the counselling professional accrediting bodies.
Find out more about exams, assignments and assessments.
This will be assessed through the course work you submit to the e-learning platform. There are no exams.
Look at the further opportunities available.
Depending on your career path and personal goals, we will be able to advise you on what steps are available to you after this certificate.