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What is the full name of the L2 course that we offer?

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CPCAB Level 2 – Certificate in Counselling Skills Course

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What is the approx. price of our L2 courses (both London and other)?

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London: Around £1,350
UK Other: Around £1,150

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How many instalments can you pay in for L2 & L3 (incl. London L2)?

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L2:
UK: x9 of £99
London: x11 of £99

L3:
x9 of £125

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How many instalments can you pay in for L4 (including residential and FastTrack L4) and how much are all the instalments?

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L4:
x40 of £199

Residential L4:
x40 of £298

FastTrack L4 (London):
x40 of £220

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How many instalments can you pay in for L5 courses (incl. CBT & OPC)?

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L5: x18 of £125
L5 CBT: x18 of £125
L5 OPC: x9 of £99

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How many instalments can you pay in for L6 courses?

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L6: x18 of £125

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How long does it take to complete L2, L3 and L4?

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Around 3 years.

It varies whether you take Full Day, Evening or FastTrack courses.

Full Day courses take 3 - 5 months (applies for both L2 and L3)

Evening courses take around 9 months (applies for both L2 and L3)

L4 takes around 2 years.

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When can students become BACP members and work within an agency?

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Students become BACP members upon completion of a Level 4 CPCAB course

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What are the entry requirements for level 4?

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You must have completed both CPCAB L2 and L3.

Or equivalent

180 guided learning hours
The prior courses must be live online or in-person
The prior course must contain live practical elements

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How many students are allowed on each course?

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18 on levels 2,3 and4

16 on levels 5 and 6

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Do students need to take an exam for BACP membership after completing Level 4 with Astranti Connect?

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The exam is included in Astranti Connect’s level 4 course

They will be signed up for an exam right at the end of the course. This is called the COP (Certificate of Proficiency) and once passed, they will be BACP members

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How long does it take to complete the Level 2-4 fast track course?

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2 years

Five months for levels 2 and 3 and around a year and a half for level 2.

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How many in-person long weekends are on the level 4 residential course?

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There are 7 in-person long weekends on the residential course

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How many sessions are in a level 2/level 3 evening course?

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26 sessions

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How much is our monthly seminar subscription?

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Monthly plan - £25 a month
Annual plan £12.50 a month

Free for our existing students

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What are the days and times for the level 4 residential course in-person long weekend sessions?

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The sessions run from Thursday through to Monday.

The start and finish times are as follows:
Thursday: 10:00-20:15
Friday-Sunday: 08:30-20:00
Monday: 08:30-16:00

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What counselling modalities are covered in Level 4?

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Year 1 - person-centred

Year 2 - Gestalt, NLP (neuro-linguistic programming), CBT(cognitive behavioural therapy) and Psychodynamic

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What is involved in the internal assessment at level 5?

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The tutor will gain evidence by observing you demonstrating knowledge and skills as you undertake exercises and practical sessions.

You undertake a self-review of your own learning, write assignments and do a case presentation.

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How many hours of counselling practice is required to join our level 6 course?

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450 counselling practice hours

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Do we offer the L3 courses in person?

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Yes. L3 courses can be completed both in-person and online

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How many hours do students need to complete their placements on the level 4 course?

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100 hours.

Students need to complete 100 hours with a placement provider

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Can students complete their level 4 placement online?

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Not completely.

They can complete 49% of their placement online, and the remaining 51% needs to be completed face-to-face.

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How many guided learning hours does the level 4 course contain?

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420 guided learning hours

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What are the methodologies taught in the level 4 course?

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Primarily person-centred counselling but also covers elements of CBT, psychodynamic, Gestalt, NLP, COACHING and solution focused

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What are the entry requirements for the level 2 courses?
Age: Students need to be at least 18 years old to enrol. Personal Readiness: Since counselling studies involve self-reflection and emotional awareness, it’s recommended that students are in a suitable place mentally and emotionally to engage with the content. English Language Proficiency: A reasonable level of English language skills is necessary, as the course involves written assignments and communication-based assessments.
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What are the entry requirements for the level 3 courses?
Age: Students need to be at least 18 years old to enrol. Qualifications: Fully completed a CPCAB L2 course (or equivalent)
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What IS equivalent to a level 2 CPCAB course?
Certain other courses (e.g. most BACP courses) meet the minimum requirements: ● A minimum of 90 Guided Learning Hours (70 GLH or over can be accepted) ● Live-online OR classroom based ● Practical work was a major part of the course - with work in small group practice sessions throughout
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What is NOT equivalent to a level 2 CPCAB course?
As a guide, the following types of qualifications don’t normally meet the required standard: ● Most university courses ● Most courses from NCFE CACHE, TQUK, SEG (Skills & Education Group), BTEC, ABC, Ofqual
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How long does the residential course run for?
2 years
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How many guided learning hours are there in the level 4 course?
There are 420 guided learning hours
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How many guided learning hours are there on the fast track to level 4 course?
You get 90 from level 3 and 420 from level 4. Which is 510 in total
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Can I work with child and young adult clients once I complete level 4?
No. The level 4 course is intended to qualify candidates to work with adults in an agency setting. It is important for candidates to work within their level of qualification
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How many hours should I study outside of sessions on the fast track to level 4 course?
Between half a day and a full day per week. At the level 4 stage there will be a higher demand due to the placement. And when assignments need to be completed
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How much of the level 4 placement can be completed over the phone or online?
Candidates should have no more than 49 hours of "remote work" countered towards the placement requirements. Remote work means online or phone. Candidates can spend 49 or their 100 hours placements with online or phone clients
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How many hours do students need to complete in-person with clients for their placements?
Students should complete at least 51 hours in-person hours with clients for their placements. They can do up to 49 remote placement work. But no less than 51 hours in-person work
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What is the price for the fast track to level 4 London course?
The course costs for the London fast track to level 4 are: £10,533 (our course) + £907 (CPCAB fees) Total payable: £11,440 Payment options: Instalment plan: £800 deposit + 40x monthly payments of £266 Full payment: £800 deposit + 1x payment of £10,640 The overall price is £980 more expensive than the same course in other locations.
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What is the price difference between the fast track to level 4 London course and the fast track to level 4 course at other UK locations?
The price difference is £980. The overall cost of the fast track to L4 London course is £11,440 Whereas the overall course for the same course in the rest of the UK is £10,460
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What is the price of the fast track to level 4 courses (excluding London)
The course costs for the fast track to level 4 courses, excluding London, are: Course costs: £9,553 (our course) + £907 (CPCAB fees) Total payable: £10,460 Payment options: Instalment plan: £500 deposit + 40x monthly payments of £249 Full payment: £500 deposit + 1x payment of £9,960
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What is the price of the L2 + L3 Accelerated course?
The course costs for the L2 + L3 accelerated course are: 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
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What is the price for the fast track to level 3 London course?
The course costs for the London fast track to level 3 are: Course costs: £1,697 (our course) + £189 (CPCAB fees) Total payable: £1,886 Payment options: Instalment plan: £500 deposit + 14x monthly payments of £99 Full payment: £500 deposit + 1x payment of £1,386 The overall price is £198, which is more expensive than the same course in other locations.
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What is the price of the fast track to level 3 courses (excluding London)
The course costs for the fast track to level 3 courses, excluding London, are: Course costs: £1,499 (our course) + £189 (CPCAB fees) Total payable: £1,688 Payment options: Instalment plan: £500 deposit + 12x monthly payments of £99 Full payment: £500 deposit + 1x payment of £1,188
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What is the price difference between the fast track to level 3 London course and the fast track to level 3 course at other UK locations?
The price difference is £198. The overall cost of the fast track to L3 London course is £1,886 Whereas the overall cost for the same course in the rest of the UK is £1,688
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What does the L2 course teach?
The L2 course is based on CSK-L2 with CPCAB. It teaches fundamental skills for becoming more supportive and empathetic. It introduces the Person-Centred approach and core principles such as ethics, boundaries and working within limits of proficiency. The qualification is for: - Those starting the first level of training as a professional counsellor - Those who want to learn counselling skills in other professional or helping roles - Those who want to improve their professional and personal relationships as part of personal development
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What does the L3 course teach?
The L3 course is based on CST-L3 with CPCAB. It starts to prepare students for work as a professional counsellor in an agency setting. Continues the teachings of the person-centred approach and builds on the skills learned at L2 stage. It also introduces psychodynamic therapy and cognitive-behavioural therapy, allowing students to apply these theories to themselves. They will learn about: Setting boundaries, contracting with clients, conducting thorough assessments and making precise referrals. This qualification is intended for candidates who have already acquired a recognised qualification in counselling skills and want to: - take the next step in training to become a counsellor - learn more about counselling theory, ethics and mental health - be prepared for work as a professional counsellor in an agency setting
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What does the L4 course teach?
The L4 course is based on TC-L4 with CPCAB. It has over 400 in-person teaching hours on the course. Continues with the person-centred approach pioneered by Carl Rogers. And teaches via experiential learning and reflective practice cultivating the foundational skills to establish authentic connections and foster genuine client-centred relationships. Will be introduced to: CBT, Gestalt Therapy, NLP and psychodynamic therapy. Once students finish this course, they'll be fully qualified counsellors.
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What does the L5 course teach?
The L5 course is based on PC-L5 with CPCAB. There are 120 guided learning hours for this qualification. Aims to give students the skills they need to be self-employed with their own practice. Or prepares them for a senior role in an organisation, where they can evaluate, assess and refer clients. Pre-requisites for this level are level 4 or equivalent.
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What does the L6 course teach?
The L6 course is based on TCSU-L6 with CPCAB . There are 90 guided learning hours for this qualification. It teaches learners to become clinical supervisors.
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What two study formats does Astranti offer for the Level 2 counselling course?
Online and classroom-based
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Are the online sessions live or pre-recorded?
They are live, tutor-led Google meet sessions
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How long does the Level 2 course typically take to complete?
Around 3 to 4 months, depending on the schedule chosen.
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What materials do students get access to with Astranti?
They get access to the studyhub online via Astranti Connect's website. The studyhub includes videos on topics as well as documents. They will have all their course documents and assignments on Google Classroom
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How many placement hours are required to complete the Level 4 course?
100 placement hours are required, with at least 51 being in-person. Up to 49 hours can be completed remotely (online or by phone).
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Can students start Level 4 if they haven’t fully completed Level 3?
No. Students must have fully completed Level 3 (including all assignments and assessments) before enrolling on Level 4.
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What platforms do students use to access their Astranti course content?
Students use Astranti Connect’s StudyHub for videos and learning materials, and Google Classroom for course documents, communication, and assignments.
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What does “working within limits of proficiency” mean in counselling training?
It means only practising skills and offering support that a student is trained and qualified to provide, avoiding areas outside their competence or experience.
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What is experiential learning in the context of the Level 4 course?
Experiential learning involves learning through doing. Students practise counselling techniques, reflect on their experiences, and gain deeper self-awareness through group work and exercises.
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Is there any difference in the teaching format between the online and classroom Level 2 courses?
No, both formats are tutor-led and interactive. The online sessions are delivered live via Google Meet and follow the same structure as the in-person classes.
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What’s the typical weekly study time commitment for the Level 2 course?
Around 4–6 hours per week, depending on the schedule and pace chosen. This includes both live sessions and independent study time.
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What is the typical class size for Astranti’s Level 2 counselling courses?
Class sizes are usually kept small, with around 12 to 18 students per group, to ensure interactive learning and personalised tutor support.
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Are there any assessments in the Level 2 course?
Yes. Students complete both written assignments and practical skills assessments, including observed counselling practice sessions.
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What support is available if a student struggles with coursework or personal challenges during the course?
Tutors provide academic support, and pastoral support is available for personal issues. Students are encouraged to speak with their tutor or contact the admin team early if they need help.
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What does “personal readiness” mean when enrolling on a counselling course?
It means being emotionally and mentally prepared for the self-reflection and emotionally sensitive topics involved in counselling training.
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What does CPCAB stand for?
CPCAB stands for the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body, which accredits all the counselling qualifications offered by Astranti.
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Can a student switch from online to classroom (or vice versa) after starting the course?
It may be possible, depending on availability. Students should contact the admin team to discuss options, but changes are not guaranteed.
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What is meant by “guided learning hours”?
Guided learning hours (GLH) refer to the time a student spends being actively taught by a tutor—through live sessions, workshops, or other structured learning activities.
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How often are the Level 2 counselling courses run?
Astranti typically runs multiple cohorts throughout the year, with flexible start dates across different schedules, including evenings and weekends.
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What is the full title of the Level 5 CBT qualification offered by Astranti Connect?
CPCAB Level 5 Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Skills and Theory.
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What is the primary focus of this Level 5 CBT course?
To enhance employability by providing a strong foundation in CBT theory and practice, complementing existing counselling skills.
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How is the Level 5 CBT course delivered at Astranti Connect?
The course is delivered entirely online, offering flexibility and convenience for students.
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What are the prerequisites for enrolling in the Level 5 CBT course?
Applicants must have completed the CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling or an equivalent qualification.
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Is prior experience with CBT required before enrolling?
No prior CBT experience is necessary; the course is designed to build upon existing counselling skills.
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What is the duration of the Level 5 CBT course?
The course typically runs for around 9 months on a part-time basis.
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What are the key components of the course assessment?
Assessments include internal assignments, tutor and peer observations, and practical client work.
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How many hours of client work are required during the course?
Students must complete 30 hours of one-to-one client work using the CBT model, with at least three different clients.
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What are the supervision requirements for the course?
Students must engage in either group or one-to-one supervision throughout the course.
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Is personal therapy a requirement for this course?
Yes, students need to undertake a minimum of 10 hours of personal counselling during the course and have completed at least 50 hours by the end.

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