CST-L3 Explained
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies (CST-L3)
The online are via zoom and the in person are at our office Lily Hill House Lily Hill Park, Bracknell RG12 2SJ each course is £1229.00 and is approved by CPCAB and NCPS
This qualification is intended for candidates who have already acquired a recognised qualification in counselling skills (Level 2 and 3) 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 can lead 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.
Guided Learning Hours: 90 hours (minimum)
Total Qualification Time: 99 hours
Credit value: 20
| Date | Hours | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 27 Feb | 8 | In-person |
| Tue 02 March | 3 | Online |
| Sat 06 March | 8 | In-person |
| Tue 09 March | 3 | Online |
| Tue 16 March | 3 | Online |
| Tue 23 March | 3 | Online |
| Tue 13 April | 3 | Online |
| Sat 17 April | 8 | In-person |
| Tue 20 April | 3 | Online |
| Tue 27 April | 3 | Online |
| Tue 04 May | 3 | Online |
| Sat 08 May | 8 | In-person |
| Tue 11 May | 3 | Online |
| Tue 18 May | 3 | Online |
| Tue 25 May | 3 | Online |
| Tue 01 June | 3 | Study Leave |
| Tue 08 June | 3 | Online |
| Sat 12 June | 8 | In-person |
| Tue 15 June | 3 | Online |
| Tue 22 June | 3 | Online |
| Tue 29 June | 3 | Online |
| Sat 03 July | 8 | In-person |
| Tue 06 July | 3 | Online |
| Total Hours | 99 |
ICSK-L2 Explained
This qualification introduces basic counselling skills for helping roles, self-development, or exploring further training. It can support employability or enhance existing roles.
CSK-L2 Explained
This qualification develops safe, ethical counselling skills for beginners, helping roles, and personal growth.
CST-L3 Explained
This qualification builds on Levels 2–3, covering theory, ethics, and mental health preparing learners for counselling roles. It supports career growth in health, care, education, mediation, and other helping sectors.
TC-L4 Explained
This two-year part-time qualification trains learners to work as therapeutic counsellors in agency settings, with the option to progress towards independent practice.
L5 Explained
This post-qualification trains counsellors to work with children and young people aged 5–18 across schools and private practice, using an integrative model.
