Summer Academy 2026: From Level 3 Student to Emerging Practitioner
A six-week live online programme helping Level 3 counselling students prepare for placement, Level 4 and practice.
Summer Academy 2026: From Level 3 Student to Emerging Practitioner
Preparing for Placement, Level 4 and Professional Practice
Join Aspire Counselling Academy for a six-week live online programme designed specifically for Level 3 counselling students who are preparing for placement work, Level 4 training and the transition from student to practitioner.
This practical and engaging programme will help you strengthen your confidence, develop your professional identity and gain a deeper understanding of the realities of therapeutic work.
Designed for students approaching the next stage of their counselling journey, each workshop combines discussion, reflection, case examples and practical learning activities.
Programme Details
📅 Tuesdays July–August 2026
🕕 6:00pm–9:00pm (UK Time)
💻 Live Online via Google Meet
📚 18 Hours Total Learning
🎓 Aspire Counselling Academy Certificate of Completion
❌ No Recordings Available
💬 Interactive Discussion, Reflection and Q&A
What You'll Explore
Week 1 – From Student to Practitioner
Developing confidence, professional identity and readiness for the next stage of training.
Week 2 – Working with Real Clients
Understanding the realities of therapeutic work beyond the classroom.
Week 3 – Ethical Decision Making in Practice
Applying ethics, boundaries and professional judgement in counselling practice.
Week 4 – Assessment, Risk and Safeguarding
Building confidence when working with risk, safeguarding and referral decisions.
Week 5 – Working with Difference and Diversity
Developing culturally aware, reflective and inclusive practice.
Week 6 – Preparing for Level 4 and Placement Success
Practical guidance for securing placements and succeeding at the next stage of training.
Who Is This Programme For?
This programme is suitable for:
• CPCAB Level 3 counselling students
• Students preparing for Level 4 training
• Students preparing for placement work
• Anyone wishing to strengthen confidence and readiness for professional practice
Why Join?
✔ Build confidence before placement
✔ Develop professional identity
✔ Explore real-world counselling issues
✔ Learn alongside other counselling students
✔ Gain practical skills and insight
✔ Receive a certificate of completion
Lineup
Aspire Counselling Academy
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Highlights
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Refund Policy
Location
Online event
Agenda
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7 July 2026 From Student to Practitioner
Preparing for the transition from counselling student to emerging practitioner. Participants will explore: Developing professional identity Building confidence for placement work Managing self-doubt and imposter syndrome Professional expectations and responsibilities Creating a personal development plan
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14 July 2026 Working with Real Clients
Understanding the realities of therapeutic work beyond the classroom. Participants will explore: Building therapeutic relationships First sessions and client engagement Managing uncertainty in practice Common challenges faced by trainee counsellors Learning from case examples and discussion
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21 July 2026 Ethical Decision Making in Practice
Applying ethical principles to real counselling situations. Participants will explore: Professional boundaries Confidentiality and disclosure Ethical decision-making frameworks Record keeping and professional responsibility Responding to ethical dilemmas