Chrysalis Certificate Level 3 Certificate in Introduction to Counselling Skills (CERT CS.) All Core Courses The Certificate is the recommended starting point for all students wanting to change their life and become a counsellor. Training to be a counsellor involves starting your journey with an introductory qualification in counselling skills. Our Level 3 Certificate is the perfect start and gives you a route to full professional training. Our unique training provides enjoyable and insightful exercises, tutor-led discussions, and reflections to build your skills and self-awareness. This qualification is not only a first step to a counselling career but is also excellent professional development for anyone working in person-facing roles. Choose this level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills course if you want to begin your journey to becoming a counsellor and be recognised for your therapeutic skills Apply Now Course Benefits* Gain a Level 3 Introductory Qualification in Counselling Skills (CERT CS.) Registered successful candidates will receive an RQF Level 3 Certificate from The Prince’s Trust Clear route to further training in professional counselling and higher education Valuable CPD if you work in other people-facing professions such as social work, teaching, management, nursing, and healthcare Part-time training designed to fit around your existing commitments Taught by experienced and qualified tutors who are practising registered therapists 92 Guided Learning Hours * Subject to terms and conditions About This Course If your goal is full training as a professional counsellor, this course gives you a route to our Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Skills and Theory, which in turn is a route to our full professional counselling training at Level 5. Study Methods: Practical classroom work; Chrysalis VLE; Practice Groups; Homework assignments; Reflective Journal; Study of Skills Practice; Focus on practical work with no final exam. PLEASE NOTE: Upgrading from this course to longer courses at a later stage is more costly and upgrading may not be possible on courses which are full. Students wishing to take further study should sign up in advance to avoid disappointment. Course Length: 6 Months RQF: Level 3 Certificate Courses Studied: Course 1 Only Course Price: All course Pricing From £137.82/pm Syllabus Our Syllabus comprises 3 Components taught over 11 full training days in 6 months. Introducing Counselling and Communication Skills In this first component you are introduced to the counselling and communication skills developed by the counselling profession over many decades to assist people seeking help. These core skills include active listening, attending to body language, empathising, and learning how to communicate clearly to build trust and rapport. Developing self-understanding and the helping relationship Empathy, unconditional positive regard, and congruence are the foundation of a strong and supportive helping relationship. This component focuses on the development of these core conditions alongside development of self. You'll achieve this through practical exercises and tutor led reflection and discussion. Developing a range of counselling skills In this component you will learn and develop your range of skills. This will include selecting appropriate skills for the client and for the stage of helping. Ethics plays a vital role in counselling work and you explore key ethical concepts such as confidentiality, level of competency, and boundaries. Apply Now
