SEG Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills
What is the Course About?
This course is designed to deepen your understanding of counselling while helping you develop a strong set of interpersonal and practical helping skills. It encourages meaningful personal growth and gives you essential industry knowledge to support confident, informed decisions about your future career pathway.
By the end of the course, you will have a thorough understanding of:
• How to identify, practise and develop a wide range of interpersonal and counselling skills
• The main theoretical approaches that shape modern counselling practice
This qualification offers an excellent next step for those who have already explored counselling at Level 2 and want to extend both knowledge and competence in a supportive learning environment.
Will I need a DBS check for this course?
No, you will not need a DBS check for this course.
Will I need any specific resources, uniform and/or kit?
No, you will not need any specific uniform or kit.
What are the days and hours of the course?
This course runs on an evening between 5pm – 8pm for 30 weeks. The day of the week will be confirmed with you.
Will I undertake a work placement as part of the course?
No, however you will have lots of opportunities to build employability skills, and your lecturers have worked in the industry, which means you will benefit from their experience.
What are my progression and career options?
After completing the SEG Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills, many learners choose to progress to the SEG Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, which prepares learners for professional practice.
For those not continuing into Level 4, this qualification still provides valuable, transferable skills. Many learners apply their enhanced communication, empathy, and reflective practice abilities in fields such as:
• Health and social care
• Education
• Community support
• Mental health and wellbeing services
• Coaching and mentoring
• Supervisory or managerial roles
These skills strengthen your ability to work effectively with people in a wide range of environments.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is designed to support both your academic and personal development. You’ll build a portfolio that demonstrates:
• Development of counselling skills
• Growth in self-awareness and self-assessment
• Application of theory into practice
This ensures you graduate with skills you can confidently use in real helping situations.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements, though holding a Level 2 qualification in counselling skills is recommended.
All applicants will attend an interview to discuss the course content and ensure the programme is the right fit for your goals and readiness to learn.