CPCAB L3 – Graduate Conversion Summer School
Your Fast Track to Starting Level 4 in September
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 provide you with a CPCAB Level 3 qualification allowing you to progress onto one of our Level 4 programmes in super-quick time.
Our 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 13-day long sessions over 6 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.
And, beware! Because it’s intensive, it’s not for everyone! It is a full-time course where you’ll be expected to be working every week-day completing your assessments on the non-teaching days. So please only join if you are fully committed.
So, if you’re seeking to become a qualified counsellor, gain your CPCAB Level 3 qualification in the Summer ready to start Level 4 in September or January, and want receive the highest standard of practical training, our Practical Skills Conversion Course is the perfect next step for you.
Please note: If you’re planning to start your Level 4 qualification in September or January, we recommend applying for both this course and Level 4, as places fill up fast.
“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 over £825 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 designed to build on your existing counselling knowledge, equipping you with the practical skills needed to achieve your CPCAB Level 3 qualification and take the next big step towards Level 4.
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 while also gaining your Level 3 qualification in the quickest way possible.
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.
Oh, and yes, you’ll also revise all the key counselling theory and techniques needed to pass the Level 3 assessment process. Hopefully you’ll already have much of this knowledge already, but we’ll make sure to fill in all the gaps!
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 your CPCAB Level 4 course in record time!
Our L4 CPCAB courses are formally recognised by BACP (the UK’s leading counselling membership body), so the 90 guided learning hours you pick up on this course will count towards the 450 minimum hours of training required for membership. Membership of an organisation like BACP (or equivalent body) is vital if you wish to become a respected counsellor and work for organisations such as the NHS.
Before the course begins, you’ll need to provide evidence of your prior counselling experience as part of the application process. You’ll also have a short interview to assess your counselling knowledge from previous courses. 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!
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.“
Meet Rachel – the Course Tutor!
Rachel Eastop
Rachel is a highly experienced counselling psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, and tutor with over 30 years of experience in mental health, training, and professional development. She is an accredited member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and holds an MA in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy as well as a Diploma in Training and Development.
Rachel has worked extensively in counselling, supervision, and education, specialising in child and adolescent mental health. In 2008, she founded Headroom, a charity providing specialised counselling for disadvantaged young people facing emotional and psychological challenges. She has also contributed to the BACP Children & Families Journal and teaches a range of counselling courses at Astranti Connect.
As an experienced tutor, Rachel is passionate about teaching and mentoring aspiring counsellors. She creates a supportive and engaging learning environment, ensuring students gain the practical skills and confidence needed to not only pass their qualifications but become exceptional counsellors.
As an experienced tutor, Rachel is passionate about teaching and mentoring aspiring counsellors. She creates a supportive and engaging learning environment, ensuring students gain the practical skills and confidence needed to not only pass their qualifications but become exceptional counsellors.
Course Timetable
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 your course over 9 months, interest-free.
And remember, this price saves you over £825 and a year’s worth of study compared to attending our normal level 2 + 3 courses separately!
Course Details
£125/month
Course costs:
£1,501 (our course) + £189 (CPCAB fees)
Total payable: £1,690
Payment options:
Instalment plan: £250 deposit + 9x monthly payments of £160
Full payment: £250 deposit + 1x payment of £1,440
Apply now
Complete our application form to take your first step to completing our Level 3 Practical Skills Conversion Course.
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: