Advanced Counselling Skills: CPCAB Level 3 Certificate

Next cohort starts:
**th ** 2025

This Level 3 qualification builds on existing counselling skills and deepens understanding of theory and professional practice.

It equips learners to apply counselling skills ethically, confidently, and safely in a range of helping contexts, while preparing them for further progression toward professional counselling roles.

The course encourages self-awareness, reflective practice, and the integration of core humanistic theory in working with clients.

Key Details

  • Duration: 30 weeks

  • Hours 90 Total (Weekly 3.25hr Sessions incl. Break)

  • Format: TBC

  • CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies

  • Fee £TBC

Who is it for?

This course is designed for:

  • Learners who have completed a Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills

  • Those working in helping professions wishing to expand their practice

  • Aspiring counsellors preparing for formal training at Level 4 and beyond

Whether you’re widening your skills or looking to deepen your knowledge, this session is built to support safe, ethical, and effective practice.

Minimum requirement: CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills or equivalent.

What Will You Learn?

  • Humanistic counselling theory and application

  • Ethical and professional frameworks for practice

  • Advanced use of counselling skills in structured sessions

  • Mental health awareness and considerations in helping roles

  • Self-reflection and emotional resilience

  • Personal development and readiness for placement-based training

What’s Included?

  • 90 hours of guided learning over 30 weeks

  • In-depth theory and practical skills development

  • Ongoing tutor assessment and personalised feedback

  • CPCAB Level 3 Certificate on successful completion

  • Support with progression planning and placement preparation

What’s Next?

Graduates of this course are eligible to progress to the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, the next step in becoming a professionally qualified counsellor.

 FAQs

  • Out courses are held at our new, bigger centre in Chepstow. Top Floor, St Maur, Beaufort Square, Chepstow, NP16 5EP.

  • Booking can now be made online - simply click the link above to secure your spot.

  • Short courses are payable at point of booking - you can now book online directly through our website.

  • Sure - we’re here to help, email your questions to basecampcoop@protonmail.com and we’ll be back in touch as soon as we can.

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