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  • Starting
    10 Sep 2025
    Location
    Kingston Hall Road Centre
    Start Time
    09:30
    End Time
    15:30
    Duration
    16 Weeks
    Study Mode
    Part Time Day
    Days
    Wednesday
    Start Date
    10 Sep 2025
    End Date
    4 Feb 2026
    Level
    Level 3
    Code
    KCO3011CP

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Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies CPCAB - Wednesday Day-time

Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies CPCAB - Wednesday Day-time

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This qualification is for those who want to:

  • Advance towards becoming a counsellor.
  • Deepen knowledge of counselling theory, ethics, and mental health.
  • Prepare for professional counselling in an agency setting.

This course is intended for candidates who want to develop their counselling skills further from the Level 2 course and to understand the theoretical roots of counselling for use in an occupational setting. For many, this will be a further step towards becoming a counselling practitioner.

You will learn about the core theoretical frameworks of counselling in more depth and develop more advanced counselling skills, such as confrontation and linking.

At Level 3, learners will be encouraged to study independently and develop autonomy in the learning process. They will be expected to dedicate at least 2-3 hours outside the class time to practice self-reflection and reading. Independent critical thinking will also be encouraged, with the class discussions progressing from questions for understanding to the exchange of ideas.

Counselling skills will be applied at a more advanced level and candidates are encouraged to reflect on personal challenges that could affect the way they counsel. Candidates at Level 3 should be willing to engage with self-reflection on a weekly basis, reflecting on intense feelings and personal challenges.

  • Entry Requirements


    This course is for applicants aged 19+.

    Candidates must have completed at least 75 Guided Learning Hours in counselling skills, such as a Level 2 Certificate course or equivalent.

    Sufficient literacy skills to read and write to A-level standard are required. Students will also need to have access to a PC and the internet and it would be beneficial for applicants to have some level of IT skills.

    Students must have emotional readiness before embarking on this programme. This course is not recommended if you are feeling emotionally vulnerable or experiencing life events that could impact your mental health.

    Applicants will be invited to a brief interview which may be remote or in person.

  • Course Content


    The course blends theoretical and practical sessions with the aim to:

    • Increase the understanding of the counselling process and the skills involved.
    • Achieve competency in using a defined range of counselling skills.
    • Develop sensitivity and awareness about the process of change and growth.
    • Give understanding on the importance of using counselling skills ethically and within the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy's (BCAP) Ethical Framework for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
    • Introduce students to the major approaches to counselling and their philosophical and practical assumptions about the nature of humankind.
    • Relate learning to students' own roles and work settings.

  • Progression Next Steps


    This course enhances employability in health, social care, teaching, advocacy, mediation, and support roles, offering career growth and a pathway to qualifications in TC-L4.

    Successful completion of this course would prove valuable to anyone considering applying for the Level 6 BA (Hons) Degree in Integrative-Relational Counselling or who are interested in progressing onto the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, both of which are offered at Kingston College. Please note that admission processes for similar courses at other institutions may vary.

  • Additional Information


    It is mandatory for learners to undertake and complete 6 hours of personal therapy externally whilst completing this course. Evidence of placement will be required.

    There are two intakes per year in September and February with two study options, either part-time day or part-time evening.

    Following a successful interview (usually held via Teams) and offer of a place, your place is not secured until you complete the enrolment process at our Admissions office.

    Tuition Fee: £1265. Funding may be available subject to certain criteria. For more information please contact our Admissions Team on 020 8268 3073 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

    Please note that once the course has started, we are unable to issue refunds for tuition fees.

  • Assessment Details


    Assessment is portfolio-based and includes: Learning reviews and journals; Essays; Tutor observations and Additional assessed activities.