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Level 3 Certificate in Counselling (Classroom Based)

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Overview

The AIM Awards Level 3 Certificate in Counselling aims to further develop the skills and knowledge gained at Level 2. This qualification enables learners to work towards becoming a reflective practitioner of counselling by considering theories of human development, self-awareness, supervision and issues of difference and diversity.

It also provides knowledge and understanding of the three main core theories and theorists that underpin counselling and addresses the nature of psychological problems and how they may be approached.

The specialist skills and knowledge gained in this qualification will be applicable in a range of working contexts. It will enable learners to understand the need for a firm grasp of a coherent theoretical approach to counselling or supporting others

How you’ll learn

Understand the differences in counselling and other helping roles using counselling skills.
Learn about the role of professional guidelines and frameworks involved in the ethical use of counselling.
Explore the core qualities needed for the profession and develop practical skills to help support individuals.
Provides a basic understanding of the 3 main approaches to Counselling

Entry and progression

What you need and where it leads

  1. Entry requirements
  2. This course Level 3
  3. Further study

Entry requirements

Completion of L2 Certificate in Counselling

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Further study

See all 6 courses

At University Campus Doncaster

At University Campus North Lincolnshire

Careers it can lead to

  • Counsellors £29,100 a year
  • With further study or experience Psychotherapists and Cognitive Behaviour Therapists £42,500 a year
  • With further study or experience Other Psychologists £54,000 a year
  • With further study or experience Therapy Professionals £32,000 a year

Typical pay is the UK median for each job (Lightcast, October 2026).

Fees and funding

£811

course fee

Please Note Course Fees are subject to change

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What happens after you apply

1

You apply

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2

You meet your tutor

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3

You get an offer

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