Level 3 Certificate in Counselling SKILLS £112.50 PM
We offer two study options:
- Evening Course: 30 weeks, starting every September
- Time: One evening per week, 6:00pm – 9:30pm (term-time only)
- Day Course: 20 weeks, starting every February
- Time: One day per week, 9:30am – 2:30pm (term-time only)
This course is INNATE Certified
Our courses are designed to give learners the underpinning knowledge, skills and competencies to use counselling skills ethically and safely in a variety of contexts and roles. This course is mapped to CPCAB and Ofqual.
Level 3 Fees:
Total Fees: £1199
30 Weeks Cohort Prices:
Level 3 - Deposit of £299
£112.50 per month for 8 months
20 Weeks Cohort Prices:
Level 3 - Deposit £299
£180 per month for 5 months
Payment can be paid in full if preferred.
Course Overview
This qualification is intended for candidates who have already acquired a recognised or INNATE Certified Level 2 qualification in counselling skills and want to:
- Take the next step in training to become a counsellor
- Learn more about counselling theory, ethics and mental health
- Be prepared for work as a professional counsellor in an agency setting
Progression Route
This course is widely accepted as one of the entry requirements to Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, with nationally recognised awarding bodies, as well other courses.
This qualification leads to employment and increases employability for those whose role is to support others in sectors such as health and social care work, teaching and learning, advocacy and mediation, support and project work, and other helping roles. It provides additional skills for those already in employment and is likely to lead to increased opportunities for promotion and advancement towards practitioner-level qualifications.
This qualification will enable successful candidates to work as skilled supporters within a range of job and career opportunities.
This Qualification Is For:
- Individuals interested in building foundational skills for a career in counselling or mental health support who have undertaken Level 2 or equivalent.
- People looking to enhance their communication and listening skills to support others in a professional capacity, such as in health, education, or social services.
- Those aiming to progress onto higher-level qualifications, such as Level 4 or Level 5, to eventually qualify as a therapist or counsellor.
Entry Requirements
You must have undertaken counselling skills training, e.g. Level 2 Counselling Skills or equivalent units/qualifications of at least 90 Guided Learning Hours.
Guided Learning Hours
90 hours (minimum)
Total Qualification Time
196 hours
Minimum age
19 years
Venue /Location
ONLINE
Level 3 Dates For Academic Year 2026-2027:
Cohort D (30 Weeks):
Start: September 2026
End: May 2027
Timing: 6pm to 9.30pm
Cohort D2 (20 Weeks):
Start: February 2026
End: May 2027
Timing: 9.30am to 2.30pm
tutor Bio
Sana Kamran – Level 3 Counselling Studies Tutor
Sana Kamran | MNCPS (Accred)
Integrative Psychotherapist | Counsellor | Clinical Supervisor | EMDR Certified Practitioner | Trauma-Informed Practitioner | Couples Therapist | Trainer | Writer
Sana Kamran will be tutoring the Level 3 cohort starting September. She is a highly skilled integrative psychotherapist and clinical supervisor with extensive experience supporting individuals and couples through complex emotional challenges. Accredited with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), Sana combines a compassionate, client-centred approach with evidence-based methods to facilitate healing, growth, and resilience.
She is currently training in EMDR and addiction counselling, further broadening her expertise to better support clients facing trauma and dependency issues. Sana is also trained in grief, loss, bereavement, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), equipping her with specialized knowledge to help clients navigate these often overwhelming experiences.
As a couples therapist and trauma-informed practitioner, Sana creates safe, nurturing spaces for healing and transformation. She is deeply committed to empowering her students and supervisees through her role as a trainer and educator at INNATE Counselling & Psychotherapy, where she fosters reflective, ethical, and effective counselling practice.
In addition to her clinical and supervisory work, Sana is a passionate writer who uses her voice to raise awareness about mental health, grief, recovery, and emotional wellbeing. Her integrative and holistic approach reflects a belief in the power of therapy and education to promote lasting change and wellbeing.
