Menu
Our qualification is accredited by CPCAB (Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body)
The Certificate in Counselling Skills & Theory (LEVEL 3) is an integrative approach to Christian counselling & pastoral care which introduces you to some of the core counselling skills. This course will provide you with a biblical framework, an introduction to a few Christian and Secular counselling models and some of the basic counselling skills needed to support others. You will also be given insights and understanding into some of the issues such as trauma, anxiety, and depression that you might encounter when helping others.
Successful completion of our level 3 Certificate course will provide an opportunity for students to apply to a Level 4 diploma course
in another centre if they wish to continue with their training.
The course is ideal for anyone seeking to make the first step in training as a professional counsellor/psychotherapist or wishing to be better equipped in supporting others in their caring professions, pastoral care, or Christian organisations.
Qualification Level: Level 3
Duration: 15 training days
Hours: 102 guided learning hours (GLH)
Course Day: Saturday
Time: 09.00 – 17.00
Location: Hope Church, Villa Rd, Luton LU2 7NT
Starting Date: Saturday, 29th March 2025
Ending Date: Saturday, 19th July 2025
Training dates for our certificate
course may be subject to change.
Next Course: 6th September 2025 to 13th December 2025
Interviews
Upon submission of applications, an invitation to attend an interview will follow. If your application is successful, you will receive a course offer. To secure your place on the course we will ask you to make a non-refundable deposit.
Counselling Issues
Counselling Theory
An introduction to a few treatments method such as:
Students must be at least 18 years old, able to attain the academic standard required and have a good command of English (written and oral). There is no requirement to have completed previous counselling training (e.g., CPCAB Level 2). However, during an individual interview, applicants will need to demonstrate competence to study at certificate level and the willingness and capacity to develop the personal and professional qualities involved when training as a counsellor.
Assessment
Over the length of the course, students are expected to complete regular course work, keep several Weekly Learning Records, write a Learning Summary, an Essay, and a counselling Research Project. It is expected that students will need to invest a minimum of 5 hours of personal study for each training day involving reading, essay writing, and assignment preparation.
Attendance
To successfully complete the course, students will need to pass all assignments, complete all course work, and have a minimum attendance of 80%.
Speakers
Course delivery is provided by the training team include visiting lecturers who are qualified therapists.
If accepted on the course, we will ask you to pay a deposit fee to reserve your place.
£450.00
The non-refundable deposit is payable within 14 days of receiving the acceptance letter and will be deducted from the total course costs.
The total course costs.
A digital copy of the handbook will be provided.
£1200.00
Monthly direct debit payments:
The remaining course costs can be paid in 3 monthly direct debit instalments of £250 to be confirmed each:
1st Instalment: On the first week of the first month
2nd Instalment: On the first week of the second month
3rd Instalment: On the first week of the third month
Please complete the preliminary training application form below by providing us with your basic information and outlining your goals for the training. Once we receive your submission, we will review the details and send the final application form to the email address you provided.
© 2024 Restore Counselling Services. All right Reserved