Level 3

CPCAB Level 3 Counselling Skills

If you’ve just finished your CPCAB level 2 course or equivalent and want to continue your journey to becoming a counsellor, then our CPCAB level 3 course is perfect for you!

Our level 3 course prepares you for work as a professional counsellor in an agency setting, giving you practical skills to increase your career opportunities and, ultimately, provides the next step towards becoming a qualified counsellor, which can be achieved on completing up to level 4.

At Zeno, we believe that counselling is best learned through doing and not through boring lectures and PowerPoint presentations!

Therefore, all our courses are practical in nature, using exercises and discussion to learn, and encourage you to practice your skills as you progress. We believe this ‘experiential’ learning is imperative to developing tangible counselling skills.

Our experienced tutors are committed to supporting you throughout the learning process, providing guidance and assistance at every step, and you’ll get access to our accompanying online video course and course workbooks, meaning you can always revisit key concepts or catch up if you ever miss a session.

You’ll also have access to additional online practice groups, allowing you to further develop your skills outside the standard course hours.

So, if you’re looking to become a qualified counsellor, and want the best advice and training available, our level 3 course provides the ideal course for you.

What you’ll learn

Our level 3 course is focused on developing your counselling skills, teaching everything you need to take your next big step towards becoming qualified.

Here are just a few of the skills that you will pick up along the way…

Building on the solid foundation you established at Level 2, this course dives deeper into the user-centred approach and provides a comprehensive introduction to the agency settings involved in becoming a counsellor.

You’ll be introduced to three major theoretical approaches in counselling: person-centred counselling, psychodynamic therapy, and cognitive-behavioural therapy. You will have the opportunity to apply each of these theories to yourself, gaining new insights into your personality, relationships, and personal history.

Hone essential techniques such as setting boundaries, contracting with clients, conducting thorough assessments, and making precise referrals. By embracing these concepts, you’ll understand the significance of clinical supervision as you receive the vital support and guidance essential for your professional journey.

Develop a deeper understanding of common mental health problems and the hallmarks of positive mental health. You will unravel the intricacies of working within an ethical framework, learning to navigate ethical dilemmas and align with agency policies and procedures.

By the end of the course, you will be equipped with the skills needed to make a positive impact in various counselling settings, ultimately setting you on the path to Level 4.

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