Counselling Training
Online Counselling

Exploring Christian Counselling

Certificate in Counselling Skills & Theory (LEVEL 3)

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.

Course Recognition

Recognised Excellence Accreditation and Recognition

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.

Who is The Course For?

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.

Key Information

Qualification Level: Level 3
Duration: 15 training days
Hours: 102 guided learning hours (GLH)
Course Day: Friday
Time: 09.00 – 17.00
Location: Online

Course Day: Fridays 
Starting Date: Friday, 9th October 2026
Ending Date: Friday, 28th May 2027

Training dates for our certificate
course may be subject to change.

Training Dates for 2026

October 2026

– Friday 09th 
– Friday 23rd 

November 2026

– Friday 06th 
– ⁠Friday 20th

December 2026 

– Friday 04th 

January 2027

– Friday 8th 
– ⁠Friday 22nd

February 2027

– Friday 5th 
– ⁠Friday 19th

March 2027

– Friday 05th 
– ⁠Friday 19th

April 2027

– Friday 9th 
– ⁠Friday 23rd

May 2027

– Friday 14th 
– ⁠Friday 28th

Next Course: October 2027

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.


Some of the topics covered

Counselling Issues

  • Anxiety
  • Abuse
  • Depression
  • Trauma
  • Loss
  • Bereavement

Counselling Theory

An introduction to a few treatments method such as:

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  • Emotional Focused Therapy
  • Person Centred Approach
  • Inner Healing Models

Ethics & Professional Issues

  • An introduction to Principles of good practice when counselling, importance of supervision and confidentiality

Counselling Practice

  • Understanding Counselling Process
  • Skills and Practice

Counselling and Theology

  • Integration of counselling and theology
  • Aim of counselling from a Christian perspective

Admission Requirements

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.

Course Cost

If accepted on the course, we will ask you to pay a deposit fee to reserve your place.

£500.00

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.

£1250.00

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

Training Application Form Submission

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.