CPCAB LEVEL 3 – 90 HOURS
CPCAB Certificate in Counselling Studies
About the Course
You will explore primarily the Person-Centred theory to develop your understanding of skills and how the theory relates to counselling interactions and relationships. This learning is enhanced by the study of Freud, Erikson and CBT.
Who is it for?
The CST-L3 Counselling Studies course is for those students who have successfully completed the Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills and wish to increase their knowledge and practice of counselling theory and skills. The Certificate in Counselling Studies is designed to give learners the underpinning knowledge and skills required for progression to practitioner training as a professional counsellor, this course leads towards the Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling however you may want to use the skills and understanding you gain in a workplace or volunteering situation.
What will I do on this course?
The course is ‘experiential’ and you will learn by working together with peers and the tutors as well as in personal reading and study.
The seven learning outcomes are:
1. Prepare to work within an ethical framework for counselling
2. Understand the counselling relationship
3. Understand difference and diversity issues to develop empathic understanding
4. Work within a user-centred approach to counselling
5. Use counselling theory to develop self-awareness in counselling practice
6. Understand theories of counselling and mental health
7. Use feedback, reflection and supervision to support counselling studies
How is the course assessed?
Students will experience a variety of assessment methods designed to support their experience on the course. These include journal writing, presentations, essay writing, case study, personal reflection and practical skills assessments.
Entry requirements
Certificate in Counselling Skills.
Application and group interview.
Information
Level 3 – 90 hours
LOCATION: Rooms Worthing, Guildbourne Centre BN11 1LZ
TUTORS: Tansley Grace
INCLUDES: 28 x Monday Sessions, 6pm-9pm. 1 x Compulsory Saturday, 9am-3pm
DATES: Monday 8th September 2025 to 11th May 2026 term time only. Saturday 8th November 2025
FEE: £1075 includes CPCAB registration fee
FINANCE: Click HERE for student finance advice and information. Applications for monthly installment payment available, please enquire.
Progression
The course achieves 20 learning Credits and is entered on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF).
Progression route can be to a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.
BOOK THIS COURSE
Please complete the Level 3 Application Form – click here
We will sent confirmation that we have received your application within 48 hours. If you require further assistance please contact Cara Counselling Training on 07846 601 228 or email info@caracounsellingtraining.co.uk.
