Counselling Studies
Counselling Studies
CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
Aimed at those with a recognised qualification in counselling skills to advance their training to become a counsellor. Learners will delve into the study of theories, ethics, and practices essential for the counselling profession.
Fees are per academic year, subject to change
£1,100.00
Is this course right for me?
This qualification has a strong focus on experiential areas such as professional discussion and workshops; seminars; projects and presentations; learning reviews; simulated counselling practice; case studies; and simulated group training supervision. The course seeks to recreate real-life counselling scenarios, and will involve some personal disclosure and associated personal developmental activities.
This course is not suitable for anyone who has had a recent bereavement or trauma and not suitable for personal therapy.
Successfully passing this course will not qualify you as a counsellor, but will further develop your knowledge and skills in order to take your next steps towards becoming fully-qualified.
This course normally runs one day or evening per week, for 30 weeks, starting in September.
- You will be expected to have successfully completed the previous level in this subject area within the last two years
- A portfolio/examples of work will be required for this course
- Life skills, experience and maturity are important
- You should have some basic computer skills including being able to save and locate files and access websites
- You must attend at least 85% of the course to pass
- Each application is considered on individual merit
- Entry is subject to attending a course information session or informal interview
- The learner must be over the age of 19
Learning outcomes include:
- Prepare to work within an ethical framework for counselling
- Understand the counselling relationship
- Understand difference and diversity issues to develop empathic understanding
- Work within a user-centered approach to counselling
- Use counselling theory to develop self-awareness in counselling practice
- Understand theories of counselling and mental health
- Use feedback, reflection and supervision to support counselling studies
- Continuous assessment during the course
- Portfolio of evidence
- Practical examination
- Written examination
On successful completion you may want to do the Level 4 Counselling Therapeutic course.
- No additional equipment required
Any costs above are approximate and may change. For information on refunds and course cancellations please see the fee policy.
- You will be encouraged to join a professional body such as the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) or equivalent
- You will be encouraged to seek personal counselling
Any costs above are approximate and may change. For information on refunds and course cancellations please see the fee policy.
Additional Information
Additional information
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