Fast-Track to Level 4 for Degree and Level 3 Theory Course Grads
Our Practical Skills Conversion Course
Have you already studied counselling theory but lack the practical skills to be accepted onto a Level 4 counselling course? If so, our practical skills conversion course is perfect for you! Attending will enable you to get onto our one of our Level 4 courses directly, and save you over a year of study doing the Level 2 and 3 courses.
Our Fast Track to Level 4 Conversion Course is specifically designed for:
- Students with a Level 3 qualification or equivalent which focused on counselling theory without a practical component e.g. an online programme.
- Graduates with degrees in counselling or psychology who have studied core psychotherapy models like CBT, psychodynamic therapy, and person-centred approaches in theory but haven’t had the chance to put these skills into practice.
This intensive practical course spans 9-day long sessions over 3 weeks of live online sessions. You’ll gain hands-on experience in essential counselling techniques. This includes practical training in client engagement, session management, and bringing therapy models to life—all within a safe, supportive setting designed for rapid skill-building.
So, if you’re looking to become a qualified counsellor, fast track to level 4, and want the best training available, our practical skills conversion course is ideal for you.
Please note: This course is designed to qualify you for our CPCAB Level 4 course and can only be attended if booked alongside our Level 4 qualification only.
“I have really enjoyed the course I have completed. The materials, content and tutor support were all excellent. The feedback provided was timely and constructive.
I would happily recommend Astrani Connect, so much so I have already signed up for the next level!“
Focused on you
Experienced counsellors supporting you at every stage
Small group sizes so tutors are always on hand
Added to an active online community for peer support
Save time and money
Skip levels based on your previous experience
Get qualified quickly but to a high standard
Save up to £1,717 and a year’s worth of training
Study with confidence
Live online practical teaching and support
Over 20 years of teaching experience
Supported by the Astranti group with a Trustpilot rating of 4.8
What you’ll learn…
Our Practical Skills Conversion Course is focused on developing your current counselling skills further by teaching you everything you need to take your next big step towards your level 4 qualification.
Here are just a few of the skills that you will pick up along the way…
“I have just completed and passed my level 3 counselling CPCAB course with Astranti Connect, after last year finishing level 2. The professionalism, communication and support from my very first enquiry was outstanding..”
More about our course content…
This course builds on your existing knowledge and provides you with the practical skills essential for becoming an effective counsellor. With a hands-on, client-centred approach, you’ll gain the tools and confidence needed to support clients in a professional setting and prepare for progression to Level 4.
You’ll learn to create a safe and trustworthy space, where clients feel valued and free to open up, building the foundation for a therapeutic relationship. Through mastering active listening techniques—such as paraphrasing, reflecting, and summarising—you’ll help clients feel truly heard and understood.
Refine your ability to ask open-ended questions that encourage clients to explore their thoughts and emotions, fostering self-discovery and insight. Develop genuine empathy and unconditional positive regard, ensuring your clients feel accepted and supported without judgement.
Expand your non-verbal communication skills to interpret body language and unspoken emotions, enabling you to respond with sensitivity. You’ll also guide clients in recognising and expressing complex emotions, helping them process their feelings more effectively.
The course emphasises the importance of setting professional boundaries to maintain a safe and ethical environment. You’ll grow more confident in using therapeutic silence, offering clients space to reflect and share at their own pace. Gain expertise in recognising and managing resistance, working collaboratively with clients to overcome reluctance or defensiveness.
Finally, you’ll learn how to facilitate deeper self-exploration practically, supporting clients as they examine their values, thoughts, and experiences. Each skill is taught through practical application, ensuring you leave the course ready to take on client work for your level 4 qualification with confidence and competence.
Seminar subscription and CPCAB digital library included for free!
With two live sessions every month, our seminars cover a variety of fascinating topics and offer plentiful opportunities for collaboration, sharing, and questions. A combination of our in-house tutors and expert guest speakers brings a wide range of experience and expertise to each session. Plus, you’ll also be able to access our entire backlog of recorded sessions.
Additionally, you will get free access to the CPCAB digital library, where you can find the official course books. This enables you to gain additional insights into each of the key course areas, enhancing your knowledge directly from CPCAB’s expert team.
Typically worth £349 a year when purchased individually, you’ll have full access to our seminars and the CPCAB digital library for the whole duration of your course!
How our course compares
At Astranti Connect our aim is to provide the best and most comprehensive CPCAB-accredited counselling courses in the UK, and we are continually developing our courses and training our tutors to achieve that goal.
When you’re comparing our course to others, it’s important to consider what our course offers compared to other typical courses. Here’s a comparison against typical course offered by a local college:
How our course works!
The great thing about this course is that it makes you eligible for our CPCAB Level 4 course in record time!
Before the course begins, you’ll need to provide evidence of your prior counselling experience as part of our application process. This ensures that everyone in your cohort starts on an equal footing, with a similar level of educational and practical background.
To pass the course, you have to prove your practical counselling abilities based on the theory you’ve previously learnt. This is primarily assessed as you progress through the course – the tutor will gain evidence by observing you demonstrating your skills, awareness and knowledge in practical exercises and sessions.
Our team of experienced tutors knows what it takes to make it as a counsellor. After all, they’re all qualified counsellors themselves and continue to be trained regularly in our tutor development programme! Head to our tutor page to meet the level 3 tutors for your course.
What our students say
Please see our testimonials page for our latest student reviews. Here are a couple of examples:
“I am doing my Level 3 course online and although I was worried about how this would work, actually it is really good. The staff and tutors are really supportive.
The course content is available in good timing for your session and there is lots of opportunity to talk to the tutors either before the session or after – couldn’t ask for more! Great company!”
“I am just finishing my second year (level 3) with Astranti Connect and have been so incredibly happy with my studies and time learning here. We have had an incredible, inspirational and thoroughly knowledgeable tutor with whom we have all come to greatly respect (and adore) and as a group we constantly remark about how far we have all come both in personal development and knowledge. I could not recommend highly enough the experience I have had here and am incredibly appreciative of the professionalism, high quality of teaching and support and also the delivery of our course.“
Find your course
At Astranti Connect, we understand the importance of providing affordable and flexible study options that cater to your needs and lifestyle.
With our instalment plan, you can spread the cost of this and your level 4 course over 42 months, interest-free.
Depending on your preferences and availability, you can choose a level 4 course between one of our 12 locations around the UK, including Bristol, Edinburgh, Plymouth, Reading, Leeds, Southampton, London, Maidstone, Ipswich, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, Dundee and Sheffield.
This add-on course must be purchased together with your Level 4 qualification. Both courses will be included in the same payment plan.
Online & rest of the UK
£225/month
Course costs:
£999 (Practical Skills Course) + £7,742 (our Level 4 Course) + £718 (CPCAB fees)
Total payable: £9,459
Payment options:
Instalment plan: £509 deposit + 42x monthly payments of £225
Full payment: £509 deposit + 1x payment of £8,950
London
£245/month
Course costs:
£999 (Practical Skills Course) + £8,582 (our Level 4 Course) + £718 (CPCAB fees)
Total payable: £10,299
Payment options:
Instalment plan: £509 deposit + 42x monthly payments of £245
Full payment: £509 deposit + 1x payment of £9,790
Need help choosing your course?
If you’re thinking about joining one of our level 3 courses, but still have questions you need answers to, why not book a 1-2-1 call with one of our course advisors?
Our course advisors are on hand to help you with any queries that you may have about our courses, and our 1-2-1 calls are completely free.
To book your call, find a time slot that suits you on our 1-2-1 booking calendars below: