Course overview
This fully accredited NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills qualification was designed to provide you with an in-depth knowledge of the counselling skills used in everyday life. Enrol today to gain a deeper understanding of key theoretical approaches in the use of counselling skills, ethics, diversity, and the importance of self-development. Many people have had positive experiences during therapy and gone one to live successful lives. Uncover the benefits of counselling here and discover what difference you could make…
Counsellors enjoy the challenges and benefits of helping people through the tough times in their lives. In order to become a counsellor, you need a lot of sympathy and outstanding listening skills. Counselling can set you off on a highly rewarding career path and is perfect if you have that burning desire to interact with people.
Course fees – £495
Job outcomes
- Support Worker
- Healthcare Support Service Worker
- Mental Health Support Worker
- Guidance Worker
- Health Education Worker
What you'll learn
On this Level 3 Counselling Skills course, you will:
- Develop and enhance skills in counselling
- Understand the different approaches involved in the use of counselling
- Appreciate the importance of self-development
- Gain a qualification that counts
- A Fully Recognised and RQF Listed qualification
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class

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Duration study load
Recommended learning hours is around 270. However, additional hours may be required for reading, writing and research.
You have up to a year to complete this course
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however, it is recommended that you have an intermediate ability to read and write English.
Pathways
- Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Counselling
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Foundation Degrees in Counselling
Course features
- A formal qualification: This course is a formally recognised RQF qualification and is recognised throughout the UK, Europe and beyond
- Study with winners: We’re an award-winning learning provider and have been recognised for our cutting-edge learning techniques
- Unlimited Tutor Support: Get as much help and support as you want from your personal course tutor via email and phone
Assessment
To be awarded the Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills, learners are required to successfully complete five mandatory units.
Throughout this course, you may be expected to complete assignments, essays, research projects, presentations, video/audio recordings, and practical learning sessions to meet the requirements of your course. This information will be included in your study pack detailing exactly what you need to do to accomplish your goals as a student.
Oxbridge will assist in creating the correct environment suitable for role-playing a one-to-one helping session, to support the delivery of this qualification.
This is a regulated qualification that is internally assessed and externally quality assured. Staff involved in the assessment and of this qualification are able to demonstrate that they have the relevant occupational knowledge and competence, at the same level or higher as the units being evaluated.
Who's it for?
This Level 3 Diploma in Counselling skills is an ideal qualification if you are seeking to enhance your functional role through the use of counselling skills. The qualification can be used as a progression route towards a range of additional qualifications such as advice and guidance or workplace mentoring.
Delivery
Throughout this course, you may be expected to complete assignments, essays, research projects, presentations, video/audio recordings, and practical learning sessions to meet the requirements of your course. This information will be included in your study pack detailing exactly what you need to do to accomplish your goals as a student.
Frequently asked questions
Tell me about my Unlimited Tutor Support?
You will have access to your personal tutor, via email and telephone, who will mark your assignments and guide you through the course. In addition, you will be supplied with a comprehensive Study Guide which will help you through the study and assessment process. Your personal tutor will be highly experienced in their subject area and qualified to teach.
What is included in the cost of my course?
We provide all the specially written learning materials you require to study this course at home. The course fee also includes tutor support for the specified duration of your course.
Subjects
In this unit, you will identify, practice and develop a range of interpersonal and counselling skills. Upon completion, you will be aware of the skills required to initiate, maintain and conclude a counselling skills interaction.
In this unit, you will have the opportunity to understand and evaluate key elements of the main theoretical approaches to counselling.
In this unit, you will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of the context within which counselling skills and referral processes can be used whilst maintaining ethical standards.
In this unit, you will have an opportunity to appreciate the implications of applying counselling skills in a diverse society.
In this unit, you will reflect on personal development and the way in which they interact with others.
About Oxbridge
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