The world is in growing need of counsellors to help people overcome mental health problems and you can certainly be one of them by enrolling on this extensive course. This Level 3 Counselling Course is designed to equip you with the required knowledge and skills that will help you to excel and expertise in this arena. This course will provide you with in-depth and concise insight into the relationship between counselling and psychotherapy. You will get acquainted with various psychological traits that can be treated through effective counselling approaches. 

About 13% of the world’s population suffers from mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, troubled relationships and much more. With the growing complexity of fast-paced life, people find less time for themselves to maintain their mental health which gives birth to several mental health problems that need treatment. This comprehensive Level 3 Counselling Course is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills to provide assistance to people suffering from various psychological traits and disorders.

Upon successful completion of this Level 3 Counselling Course, you will be able to exercise and apply a wide range of counselling approaches to help your client overcome any short-term or long-term mental disorder.

This course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries.

This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example, progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

Course Highlights

• In line with the latest Health and Safety Laws
• Designed by expert healthcare professionals
• Accredited by the CPD Certification Service and IPHM
• Endorsed by Quality Licence Scheme
• Self-Paced Online Distance Learning 
• High-Quality E-Learning Study Materials
• Approximate duration of about 8 Hours

Who is this Counselling Skills Online Training Course for?

This Level 3 Counselling Course is ideal and suitable for:

• Anyone looking to acquire knowledge about counselling to help people around you
• Students of psychology 
• Any Counsellor or Aspiring Counsellor 

Whether you are comparatively new to the field of counselling or any professional looking to boost your career to another level,  this Level 3 Counselling Course will set you up with the appropriate skills and the required professional expertise to counsel and provide therapy to people suffering from mental health issues.

Aims and Learning Outcomes of this Counselling Skills Online Training Course

By the end of this Level 3 Counselling Course, you will:

• Understand the core competencies of counselling methods and the available theories
• Gain an advanced understanding of counselling with Legislation and Ethics of Counselling
• Develop the best practice for online counselling
• Understand the relationship between counselling and psychotherapy
• Identify the psychiatric disorders that date back to childhood and know how to treat them with effective counselling methods
• Learn how to counsel children and young people 
• Explore the various types of depression and psychological disorders along with their counter causes
• Understand how to counsel people suffering from anxiety, stress, eating disorders, sleeping disorders and personality disorder 
• Learn ways to provide therapy to deal with trauma and substance abuse 
• Design effective coping mechanisms to support those at risk of suicide or anyone engaged in the act of self-harm
• Understand the process of family counselling 
• Learn how to provide counselling to married couples and know how to conduct pre-marital counselling
• Gain an advanced understanding of counselling people to shape their career and life

Recognised Accreditation

The Level 3 Counselling Course is accredited by Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM). The IPHM is an Accreditation Board that offers an international and worldwide accreditation to Training Providers. An accreditation by the Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM) is a guarantee of quality and expertise.

CPD is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations and academic intuitions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. 

CPD and IPHM certified certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Many organisations look for employees with CPD requirements, which means, that by doing the Level 3 Counselling Course, you would be a potential candidate in your respective field.

Accredited by The CPD Certification Service                           International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM)

Entry Requirements

• There are no academic entry requirements for this health and social care course, and it is open to students of all academic backgrounds. 
• However, you are required to have a laptop/desktop/tablet or smartphone and a good internet connection.

Assessment Method 

This Level 3 Counselling Course assesses learners through multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Upon successful completion of the modules, learners must answer MCQs to complete the assessment procedure. Through the MCQs it is measured how much a learner could grasp from each section. In the assessment pass mark is 60%.

Valuable Certification

Certificate of Completion

On completion of the Level 3 Counselling Course, you will be eligible to obtain your free PDF certificate of course completion. However, it is recommended that you should have a CPD & IPHM accredited certificate or a Quality License Scheme endorsed certificate and transcript that is valued by employers in the UK and globally.

Certificate of Achievement

CPD UK and IPHM Accredited Certificate of Achievement

On successful completion of the Level 3 Counselling Course, you will be eligible to order your CPD UK and IPHM accredited certificate of achievement (dual certificate) as proof of your new skill. CPD is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations and academic intuitions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. The certificate can be obtained in PDF version at a cost of £12, and there is an additional fee to obtain a printed copy certificate which is £35.

Endorsed Certificate from Quality Licence Scheme

After successfully passing the MCQ exam you will be eligible to obtain the Level 3 Counselling Endorsed Certificate by Quality Licence Scheme. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. It will give you a competitive advantage in your career, making you stand out from all other applicants and employees. There is a Quality Licence Scheme endorsement fee to obtain an endorsed certificate which is £65.

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