CPCAB Counselling Studies - Certificate

This course introduces you to the theoretical approaches to counselling and will give you an insight into working within a counselling agency. As part of this course, you can volunteer to work for an agency in a non-counselling capacity.

Applicants to this course must have completed a Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills, equating to a minimum of 75 hours of guided learning hours. This can have been with the CPCAB, our exam board, or that of an approved counselling-based provider or awarding body. An interview will also be required where your suitability will be discussed and either an offer of a place made or a recommendation for our Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills course discussed.

Fee Information

You may be eligible to have your fees paid in full by the Greater London Authority (GLA) if you live in a London borough, meet the residency requirements and you are unemployed or earn an annual gross salary of less than £28,860 (or an hourly rate of less than £14.80 per hour). If you do not meet this criteria, a fee of £1,200 will be payable for the course. Please note that this criteria applies to the course starting in the 2026/27 academic year and is subject to change for subsequent years.