
CPCAB Level 3
CERTIFICATE IN COUNSELLING STUDIES – LEVEL 3 (CST-L3)
This qualification is intended for candidates who have already acquired a recognised qualification in counselling skills (such as the Certificate in Counselling Skills Level 2 or equivalent) and want to:
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Take the next step in training to become a counsellor.
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Learn more about counselling theory, ethics and mental health.
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Be prepared for work as a professional counsellor in an agency setting.
This qualification does not directly lead to employment as a counsellor. It is designed as a pre-practitioner training for professional counselling qualifications, but it could lead to employment in a related field. Upon successful completion of this course, students are able to apply to Care To Listen School of Counselling Level 4 Diploma.
This course has been awarded Recognised Qualification Status by the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).
Please note that Care To Listen School of Counselling is an independent training provider and does not have the benefit of any government subsidy or student loans for course fees.
Please feel free to get in touch with us via email if you have any further questions about his course.
Key Details
To be considered for this course you will be required to complete an application form, attend an interview and a group assessment to ensure that this is the right course for you.
Start Date: 28th February 2026
End Date: 18th July 2026
Times: 08:30 – 14:30
Day: Saturdays
Duration: 18 weeks
Location: This course is delivered 100% online via Zoom.
Fees:
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£975 plus a CPCAB registration fee of £189 payable on enrolment, total £1164, or
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£400 on enrolment with 2 further payments of £382 total £1164.

Application
Application forms can be downloaded here and are also available from adminctlsc@caretolisten.co.uk
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Contact us
If you would like to know more about our services, or arrange an initial assessment, please contact us on
020 8616 2160 or enquiries@caretolisten.co.uk. You can also fill out our enquiry form and we will get back to you
as soon as possible.
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