CPCAB L2+3 Accelerated Course

Our Level 2-3 accelerated online course

If you’re looking to become a fully qualified counsellor in the quickest way possible, then our accelerated L2-3 course is perfect for you!

This intensive online course is designed to prepare you to start level 4 (the last step to becoming a counsellor) in just 6 months!

But how exactly does our accelerated L2-3 course work?

Well, this online course will take place with a combination of evening and full-day sessions over a 26-week period, with just a small gap between your level 2 course finishing and level 3 course starting.

On this route, we’ll guarantee a place on our level 3 course, provided you pass your level 2 and the tutor feels you are able to continue. So there is no need to worry about reapplying!

The course content is exactly the same as our normal courses and is ideal for students who have missed our September and October 2024 course enrolments but still want to start a level 4 course in 2025.

Our experienced tutors are committed to supporting you throughout the learning process, providing guidance and assistance at every step, and you’ll get access to our accompanying online video course and course workbooks, meaning you can always revisit key concepts or catch up if you ever miss a session.

You’ll also have access to additional online practice groups, allowing you to further develop your skills outside the standard course hours.

You can learn more about our level 2 and level 3 courses on our dedicated course pages. However, if faster progress interests you, just keep scrolling!

Fast Track to Level 3 Course

Want to get to your level 3 even quicker? If you’re looking to become a fully qualified counsellor in the quickest way possible, and you’re able to attend our centres, then check out our in-person fast track to level 3 courses!

“I have been with Astranti for over 2 years now, where I have completed level 2 & 3. My experience has been so amazing, I’m starting level 4 in September. My tutor on 2 & 3 knowledge was second to none and created a safe and fun environment to learn. If you are thinking about taking a counselling path of learning or if you are interested in finding out more about yourself, then use this company, my whole journey has been a life changer.”

David Richards

CPCAB Level 2 & 3 student, July 2023

CPCAB Level 2 and 3 Fast track course

Progress faster

Live online learning to suit anyone in the UK

Complete level 2 and 3 in just six months

Be ready to start level 4 within a year

CPCAB Level 2 + 3 Fast track

Benefit from our support

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

Online CPCAB Fast Track Course

Study with confidence

Course approved by CPCAB and recognised by BACP

Over 20 years of teaching experience

With a Trustpilot rating of ‘Excellent’

What you’ll learn…

Our CPCAB level 2 + 3 Accelerated course is focused on giving you the fundamental counselling skills and developing them to best prepare you for taking the last step to becoming fully qualified.

Here are just a few of the skills that you will pick up along the way…

“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!”

Cheryl Manning

CPCAB Level 2 student, October 2022

CPCAB Level 2 and 3

Learn how to work with clients to establish needs and expectations and maintain the focus on these

CPCAB qualification fast track

Identify and explore personal issues, fears and prejudices that you and others may have

CPCAB fast track

Understand differences and diversity issues to improve your empathetic awareness

Level 2 and 3 Counselling Course Online

Develop greater self-awareness, including understanding your own personality, history and relationships

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:

Develop counselling skills
Experienced tutors
5+ years of experience
Course workbook
Specialist provider
BACP-approved course
Experiential learning
CPCAB accredited
Free access to our CPD seminars
Free access to CPCAB library
Payment by instalments
Astranti Connect course
Typical college course
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Not as standard

Seminar subscription included for free!

With around two live sessions every month, our seminars cover lots of really interesting 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.

What’s more, you’ll also be able to access our entire backlog of recorded sessions. 

Typically worth £300 a year when purchased individually, you’ll have full access to our seminars for the duration of your course. Learn more.

How you’ll earn your qualification

Astranti Connect Level 2 and 3 Courses

The great thing about undertaking a CPCAB course is that it’s recognised nationally and focused on helping you become the best counsellor you can be!

CPCAB courses are formally recognised by BACP (the UK’s leading counselling membership body), so the 90 formal learning hours you pick up on each course (180 in total) 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.

To pass the course, you must prove competence in various key counselling skills and theories. This is primarily assessed practically as you progress through the course – the tutor will gain evidence through observing you demonstrating the skills as you undertake exercises and practical sessions. In addition, during the course, you will complete regular exploration of your learning, undertake a self-review of your own learning, give feedback and write short essays. These are also used to gain evidence of your competence.

At the end of each course, you will undertake an assessment involving an open-book assignment. This will then be reviewed and assessed by CPCAB.

Once you have demonstrated your competence and passed your assessments, you will obtain your qualifications.

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 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’m currently on the Counselling Skills Level 2 course and so far the course has been really interesting. The tutors are welcoming, kind and knowledgeable and we have already learned a lot about active listening skills. They give detailed constructive feedback every week, both written and verbal, on how we are doing. Really looking forward to the rest of the course!“

Catherine Razzell

CPCAB Level 2 Student, April 2023

“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.

E W

CPCAB Level 3 Student, April 2022

Join our 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 10 months, interest-free.

And remember, this price is for both our level 2+3 courses combined.

Course Details:

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£199/month

Course costs:
£2,122 (our course) + £368 (CPCAB fees)
Total payable: £2,490

Payment options:
Instalment plan: £500 deposit + 10x monthly payments of £199
Full payment: £500 deposit + 1x payment of £1,990

Astranti Connect Level 5 Upcoming Courses

Apply now

Complete our application form to take your first step to completing our online CPCAB Fast Track to Level 3 course.

Contact us about our CPCAB courses

Need any help?

If you’re thinking about joining one of our Fast Track 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: