CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies (CST-L3)

Ready to take the next step in your counselling journey?

Counselling Studies: Level 3

Build on your counselling skills, deepen your understanding of theory and prepare for the next stage of professional counsellor training.

If you have completed Level 2 Counselling Skills or equivalent recognised counselling skills training and are ready to develop your knowledge and skills further, our CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies (CST-L3) is designed to help you take the next important step.

Level 3 moves beyond the foundations of counselling skills and introduces you to a deeper exploration of counselling theory, ethical practice, mental health, self awareness and the counselling relationship, helping to prepare you for progression towards practitioner level training

Learn live online, wherever you are

Our Level 3 course is delivered live and interactively via Zoom, making counselling training accessible to students across the UK and internationally.

Wherever your joining us from, you’ll be part of the Synergie learning community, learning alongside others in a supportive and engaging environment.

Through tutor led teaching, discussion, reflective learning and practical skills exercises, you will have opportunities to develop your knowledge, challenge your thinking and continue growing in confidence as you progress through your counselling training.

Is this course right for me?

Our Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies may be suitable for you if you:

• have completed a recognised Level 2 counselling skills qualification or equivalent
• are considering progressing towards becoming a professional counsellor
• want to deepen your understanding of counselling theory and ethical practice
• would like to develop greater self-awareness and understanding of the counselling relationship
• work in a helping or people focused role and want to develop your knowledge and skills further or
• are preparing to progress towards Level 4 practitioner training

CPCAB requires applicants to have undertaken counselling skills training, such as the Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills or equivalent.

What will I gain from the course?

Level 3 is an opportunity to move beyond learning and individual counselling skills and begin developing a deeper understanding of the theory and professional principals that underpin counselling practice.

Throughout the course, you will explore areas including counselling theory, ethical practice and mental health while continuing to develop counselling skills and self-awareness.

You will also begin to develop a greater understanding of what it means to work within a professional counselling environment and prepare for the expectations of further practitioner training.

CPCAB describes Level 3 as an important part of the progression route towards becoming a counsellor.

Developing as a counselling student

Counselling training requires reflection, self-awareness, openness and a willingness to learn from your experiences.

Our supportive learning environment gives you the opportunity to explore counselling theory, practise your skills, reflect on your own development and learn alongside others who are progressing on their counselling journey.

Students who pass the course can progress to the next level of counselling training, which is the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.

Level 3 can be an exciting stage of training as you begin brining together skills, theory, ethics and self-awareness in preparation for the next level.

Course at a Glance

Qualification: CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies (CST-L3)
Delivery: Live online via Zoom
Start date: 16 February 2027
End date: July 2027
Guided Learning Hours: 90hours
Total Qualification Time: 196 hours
Course fee: £1,195
Payment: Instalment plan available
Included in the fee: CPCAB registration fee and course handouts
Minimum age: 19
Entry requirement: Previous recognised counselling skills training, such as CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (CSK-L2) or equivalent

Where could Level 3 take me?

For students who want to become counsellors, Level 3 represents an important step towards practitioner level training.

Successful completion can provide progression to the CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (TC-L4)

Level 3 can also strengthen the knowledge and skills of people already working in roles where supporting others is important, including areas such as health and social care, education, advocacy, mediation and other helping professions

Important information

The CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies (CST-L3) forms part of the progression route towards becoming a professionally qualified counsellor.

However, Level 3 does not on its own qualify you to practise as a professional counsellor.

Client work does not form part of this Level 3 qualification. CPCAB’s practitioner training begins at Level 4, where students undertake formally contracted client work as part of their training.

Personal therapy is not a requirement of this Level 3 course

This qualification is awarded by the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB)

Ready to continue your counselling journey?

You’ve developed the foundations. Now it could be time to take the next step.

If you have completed Level 2 or equivalent counselling skills training and would like to deepen your knowledge and move closer towards professional counsellor training, we would be happy to hear from you.

If your unsure whether your previous qualification meets the entry requirements, please get in touch and we can discuss this with you.

Ready to take the next step?

Call Synergie on 01895 254 660 and we will be happy to guide you through the enrolement process.

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