CST-L3 Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
Focus of Course
- For students who have Level 2 counselling skills and wish to continue their training.
Entry Requirements
- GCSE / O Level in Maths and English
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills or equivalent
Course Hours
- 90 guided learning hours, usually 12 full day training sessions over one year
Course Topics
- Ethical framework for counselling
- The counselling agency, process and relationship
- Diversity
- Rogers, Freud, CBT, Transactional Analysis
- Christian theories and approaches
- Live counselling skills practice
- Introduction to supervision
- Mental health
Assessments
- 1 Essay: 2000 words
- 1 Book Review: 750 words
- Learning Journal
- 23 Criteria to evidence
- Taped Skills Essay
- Self review
- Counselling Skills internal practical assessment
- External exam set by CPCAB
Course fee
- £1300 payable as initial deposit and 10 monthly payments
Course Accreditation
- Accredited by the Counselling & Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB) and carries 20 units at Level 3 on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).
Further training
- TC-L4 Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Course Feedback
"I have thoroughly enjoyed the course and want to thank our tutor for her patience, support, care and understanding."
"I have learnt so much about self awareness, and developed skills and techniques for future helping/counselling roles."
"Highly engaging sessions. Expert knowledge and skills provided by tutors, who cultivated a vibrant and energetic learning experience."
Training Standards Director Susie Donaldson originally qualified and worked as a Dietitian, specialising in supporting patients with chronic debilitating conditions. She became Director of the Suffolk-wide Dietetic Service, before leaving to raise her two sons and re-train as a counsellor.
Maureen is currently Medical Lead for Personal and Organisational Development in Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Consultant Psychiatrist, Kisiizi, Bwindi and Kagando Church of Uganda Hospitals, south-west Uganda.
Andy is a chartered engineer and works as a Customer Solutions Manager in an Aerospace company. He and Hazel live in Hemel Hempstead and have two grown-up children.
Hazel has a degree in Biochemistry and worked in immunology research before being a full time mum. She has a Diploma in Integrative Counselling and in Supervision, and a L5 Certificate in Creative Counselling.
Business Director Ken Donaldson trained as a Chartered Secretary and has business experience in finance, admin, buying and customer service in the retail, printing, aviation and housing sectors. He worked for 3 years in Kenya for Mission Aviation Fellowship and was also in church leadership for 7 years.
