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Counselling Studies - Level 3 Certificate (CPCAB)

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Start Date: 9 September 2024
Duration: 1 Year
Attendance: Part Time
Level: Level 3
Location: Enfield Centre
Suitable for: Adults
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Start Date: 9 September 2024
Duration: 1 Year
Attendance: Part Time
Level: Level 3
Location: Tottenham Centre
Suitable for: Adults
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Start Date: 9 September 2024
Duration: 1 Year
Attendance: Part Time
Level: Level 3
Location: Tottenham Green Centre
Suitable for: Adults
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ABOUT THE COURSE

This course introduces you to psychodynamic & humanistic theories and helps you see the place for theory in the counselling process. You will participate in a range of activities to develop your counselling skills, such as group discussions and triad role-plays, as well as self-awareness exercises to learn about yourself and yourself in relationships.

As part of your self-development and understanding of the counselling relationship, you will complete 6 hours of personal counselling with an independent external counsellor therapist. You will also keep a weekly journal to record your learnings on the course.

The course will:

  • enhances your theoretical understanding of counselling and continue to help you develop the skills and attitudes required to practice these approaches
  • encourage profound personal growth and understanding
  • enhance your ability to understand others and develops your ability to extend empathy
  • enhance your ability to work effectively trans-culturally and with diversity
  • further develop your research and oral presentation skills

Due to the high volume of interest in this course, we cannot guarantee all applicants a place on the course. 

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

Topics covered can include:

  • Preparing to work within an ethical framework for counselling
  • Understanding the counselling relationship
  • Understanding difference and diversity issues to develop empathic understanding
  • Working within a user-centred approach to counselling
  • Using counselling theory to develop self-awareness in counselling practice
  • Understanding theories of counselling and mental health
  • Using feedback, reflection and supervision to support counselling studies

WHAT WILL I NEED?

You will need:

  • Counselling Skills - Level 2 Certificate (CPCAB)

All applicants must have an interview and assessment to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

You will be assessed on your completed practical tasks, against CPCAB standards. Written assessment will include multiple choice questions, exams and written assignments.

WHAT WILL IT COST?

Adults - Level 3

If you will be aged 19 to 23 prior to the start date of your course, and do not already have a full Level 3 qualification, you may be eligible for a Level 3 entitlement, in which case your study with us will be free. If you are older, or already have a Level 3, we have many other Level 3 courses that are also free to study. Otherwise, you will have to pay the fees yourself or apply for an Advanced Learner Loan.

Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.

Some courses will have other associated costs, such as for specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.

WHAT CAN I DO AFTER?

This course leads to Therapeutic Counselling Diploma Level 4.

WHERE STUDENTS PROGRESS TO AFTER THIS COURSE

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