Helen Lecky-Thompson
Health & Social Care
Helen studied Health and Social Care with us and now works as a Senior Science Technician at John Ruskin School, Coniston. Alongside her studies, Helen volunteered as a fantastic Class Rep and Student Ambassador.
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Martha Garnett
Health & Social Care
Martha studied Health and Social Care with us at College. She then went on to study BCs Honours Paramedic Science degree at Sheffield Hallam University.
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The course aims to provide an opportunity for students to explore counselling theory, acquire basic counselling skills and develop reflective skills on their use of basic counselling skills. The course is intended for people wishing to further their counselling training and personal development and people wishing to develop/enhance the use of counselling skills in present work roles.
Learners must complete all 5 mandatory units to achieve 40 credits.
The Units are:
- Developing Counselling Skills
- Theoretical approaches in the use of counselling skills
- Counselling skills and diversity
- Working ethically with counselling skills
- Counselling skills and personal development
All units within this qualification are internally assessed. The qualifications are criterion referenced based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes. A learning log will be produced and a variety of assignment tasks will be set by your tutor to guide you through the qualification.
Entry Requirements
Candidates need to have successfully completed a level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills and you may be asked to gain a reference from their tutor on that course.
All students interested in this course should contact the course tutor, Jamie McDowell, prior to enrolment:
Email: jamie@fellside.f9.co.uk
After Your Course
- Enhancement of interpersonal skills within current occupational role, pre requisite for further counselling training.
- Progression to foundation degree in Counselling.
- Progression to FdSc in Counselling is dependent upon successful completion of level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills, the outcome of an interview process and suitable references.
Fees
£1500.00
The current fee information is related to the 2025/26 academic year.
The fee displayed is the course fee. Course fees are charged per course for part-time students. You can pay in full or spread the cost by paying 25% on enrolment and setting up a direct debit mandate for 3 further equal payments. An Advanced loan is available to students enrolling on this course.You may qualify for financial support to cover the cost of this government-funded qualification if any of the below apply to you:
- You are aged 16 to 18 on 31st August of the relevant academic year and are not studying at another school or college
- Have a gross annual income of less than GBP25,000 (means-tested benefit or salary)
If your employer is paying the course fee and would like to be invoiced, please let us know.
