CPCAB Level 3
Certificate in Counselling Studies
““Banbury Academy is amazing, I am very happy that I can continue to study here.” ”
Starting October 2024
Fees £1673
Bursary - no longer available for 2024-25. For further information about funding sources see: Funding sources
COURSE DAYS
Please complete the application form to register an interest for the academic year 2024-25
Monday 13.30 - 17.30
Monday 17.30 - 21.30
Thursday 17.30 - 21.30
Course outline
Level 3 Counselling Studies is a robust and ethical course, led by professional and experienced counsellors & tutors who will encourage and support you to continue to examine and develop your personal awareness while also building an awareness of the historical richness and breadth of therapeutic theory. All applicants must submit an application and attend an interview on Zoom with a member of the tutor team.
As well as continuing to develop the skills you learned on Level 2, you will be introduced a number of different theoretical approaches to counselling and learn about working with counselling agencies. As part of this qualification you can volunteer to work for an agency in a non-counselling capacity.
Students work in small teaching groups, typically about 12 students, with our tutor team of experienced counsellors.
The academic year will be structured in 3 terms with Christmas, Easter and Half Term breaks. Click here for the Level 3 term dates
““I am really excited to be doing my level 3 and look forward to developing my skills with the Academy.” ”
Progression
Successful completion of this course will qualify you for entry onto our BACP-approved Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.
Spreading payments
Affordable Payment Plans are available. Please state on your application form if you would like to arrange a flexible way to pay.
Bursaries- No longer available for 2024-25, for more information see - funding
If taking the course would cause you financial hardship you can ask to be considered for a bursary place on your application form. Bursary places are limited so early application is advised. Receiving a bursary place at Level 2 is not a guarantee of a bursary place at Level 3. Click here to complete the bursary form.
Requirements
You must have obtained the CPCAB CSK-L2 Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills or its equivalent. (Distance learning courses which do not involve skills practice or groupwork with fellow students are not equivalent).
You do not have to wait till the end of your current course to apply for this training, but your acceptance on a next-level course will be conditional on the successful completion of the prerequisite qualifications by course-start.
A computer and access to the internet is necessary for you to engage with the course.
We regret that the training venue has no lift and students will need to use the stairs.
Application Form
To apply, Please complete our online application form. External applicants will be invited to attend an interview with a member of the tutor team.
Qualification units
Prepare to work within an ethical framework for counselling
Understanding the counselling relationship
Understand difference and diversity issues to develop empathic understanding
Work within a user-centred approach to counselling
Use counselling theory to develop selfawareness in counselling practice
Understand theories of counselling and mental health
Use feedback, reflection and supervision to support counselling studies
Assessment is by candidate portfolio and an externally assessed written paper.
For more information on the content and expectations of this course, please visit the CPCAB website.