Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
This course provides a transition from using counselling skills at an informal level to counsellor practitioner training. The course forms part of the entry requirement for the CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (TC-L4).
Available Sessions
We have 2 sessions available for application on this course in Newtownards.
This course is Ideal if you wish to advance from CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling skills and take the next step in training to becoming a counsellor. You'll love learning about more specialised Counselling techniques
There will be a focus on learning more about counselling theory, ethics, and mental health in preparation for further training, and be prepared for work as a professional counsellor in an agency setting.
This qualification does not lead to employment. It is designed as a pre-practitioner training for professional counselling qualifications, but it could lead to employment in a related field.
To achieve the qualification, candidates must be assessed as proficient in all 7 learning outcomes and must be assessed as proficient in both internal and external assessment. Candidates must provide two pieces of evidence for each criterion. In addition, the Candidate Learning Record, when complete, must include references to all three assessment methods (written documents, tutor observations and testimony). This course also involves student presentations and role play which is observed.
Please note that applications for the 26/27 Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies must be submitted by
5PM on Friday 29th May 2026 - late applications cannot be considered.
There will be a focus on learning more about counselling theory, ethics, and mental health in preparation for further training, and be prepared for work as a professional counsellor in an agency setting.
This qualification does not lead to employment. It is designed as a pre-practitioner training for professional counselling qualifications, but it could lead to employment in a related field.
To achieve the qualification, candidates must be assessed as proficient in all 7 learning outcomes and must be assessed as proficient in both internal and external assessment. Candidates must provide two pieces of evidence for each criterion.
In addition, the Candidate Learning Record, when complete, must include references to all three assessment methods (written documents, tutor observations and testimony). This course also involves student presentations and role play which is observed.
Customer Questions: For additional information on course content and assessment please refer to the CPCAB website CPCAB Qualifications or contact info@serc.ac.uk
To apply students must be aged 19 or over and provide and upload evidence of the Level 2 Certificate
Due to the nature of the course this qualification is not suitable for those who are currently in a state of severe emotional difficulty and/or severe psychological distress.
- Prepare to work within an ethical framework for counselling
- Understand the counselling relationship
- Understand difference and diversity issues to develop empathic understanding
- Work within a user-centred approach to counselling
- Use counselling theory to develop self awareness in counselling practice
- Understand theories of counselling and mental health
- Use feedback, reflection and supervision to support counselling studies
Available Sessions
We have 2 sessions available for application on this course in Newtownards.
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Available Sessions
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Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
Y10405ND1A-26/27-PT
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Newtownards
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14/09/2026
Day: Tuesday
Time: 11:00 |
11 | £563.00 |
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Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
Y10405NE1A-26/27-PT
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Newtownards
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14/09/2026
Day: Tuesday
Time: 18:00 |
6 | £563.00 |
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