Course Information
This qualification is designed to give learners the underpinning knowledge, skills, and competencies to use counselling skills ethically and safely in a variety of contexts and roles.
This qualification could lead to employment or increase employability for those whose role is to support others in e.g., health and social care work, teaching and learning, advocacy and mediation, support and project work, other helping roles.
Course Content
Introduction to counselling and active listening skills
Introduction to counselling theory and different approaches to counselling
Introduction to difference and diversity
Introduction to ethics in counselling and helping roles
Skills Practice
Accreditation
The Foundation Year in Counselling Theory and Skills is comprised of two individual qualifications that are completed back-to-back, within the year; the CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (CSK-L2) and the CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies (CST-L3).
Both qualifications are accredited with CPCAB (the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body) and are also NCPS (National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society) Recognised Qualifications.
Next Steps
We are accepting applications for the 2026/27 cohort now and will be conducting interviews from May 2026. If you would like to register your interest for this course or have any queries, please get in touch.
On completing the Foundation Year in Counselling Skills and Theory, you will be eligible to apply for any CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling or to other equivalent courses (typically a two-year diploma or Foundation Degree) which lead to qualification as a practicing counsellor and membership with a counselling professional body (e.g., BACP, NCPS, etc.).
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Course Fees 2026-27: £2,000
Deposit Required on booking: £400
Fees can be paid upfront or in monthly instalments.
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All sessions will take place 9:30am-4:45pm, online via Zoom.
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This course will take place online via Zoom.
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As a foundation level course, there are no academic or pre-existing qualification requirements. However, students must be in a sufficiently emotionally stable and positive place within which to safely explore and challenge their own reactions/thoughts and self-awareness within a group setting.
Entry onto this qualification is subject to interview with a Liminal Space tutor.
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Lisa Mathurin PTSTA (P)
Nathan Bryce CTA(P)