key information for level 3

This qualification is intended for candidates who have already acquired a recognised qualification in counselling skills and want to:

• take the next step in training to become a counsellor
• learn more about counselling theory, ethics and mental health
• be prepared for work as a professional counsellor in an agency setting

This qualification leads to employment and increases employability for those whose role is to support others in sectors such as health and social care work, teaching and learning, advocacy and mediation, support and project work, and other helping roles. It provides additional skills for those already in employment and is likely to lead to increased opportunities for promotion and advancement towards practitioner-level qualifications (TC-L4).
This qualification will enable successful candidates to work as skilled supporters within a range of job and career opportunities.

You must have undertaken counselling skills training, e.g. our Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills or equivalent units/qualifications of at least 75 Guided Learning Hours.

This qualification has been given NCPS Recognised Qualification CPCAB CST-L3 status by the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).
This qualification has been assessed and deemed to have met the standards expected for introduction level training for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
This qualification forms an important part of a progression route in counselling training, but on its own, it does not allow a graduate to practice as a qualified counsellor, gain entry to an Accredited Register or refer to themselves as ‘a specialist’ in the subject matter unless they have other qualifications/training to support this.

Qualification Number:
600/5104/8
Guided Learning Hours:
90 hours (minimum)
Total Qualification Time:
196 hours
Credit value:
20
Minimum age:
19 years

All course can be paid in full or by monthly payments 

ONLINE & CLASSROOM BASED (EVENINGS) 
Level 3 course fee is £800
This includes all CPCAB registration fees
Initial deposit of £205
followed by monthly payments of £85 (x 7 payments)

Payable by monthly invoice or bank transfer

ADDITIONAL COSTS: 10 hours personal therapy to be completed by end of course 


Level 3 Course Fee Update – January 2027
From January 2027, the fee for our Level 3 counselling course will increase from £800 to £850.
The new payment structure will be:

• Deposit: £206
• Seven monthly payments: £92
• Total course fee: £850

This modest increase reflects the rising costs of delivering high-quality training, including teaching, course resources, administration and learner support.
We remain committed to keeping our fees competitive, transparent and fair while providing students with a supportive and professionally delivered learning experience.