How much will it cost me to train as a counsellor via CPCAB?

There is no a simple answer to this question. It takes at least 3-4 years to train as a professional counsellor and this is done by achieving a series of qualifications at each level. CPCAB charges the registered training centre a registration fee for each candidate for each qualification and these charges are published on the CPCAB website. However, the CPCAB registration fee represents only a small part of the overall cost of training.

Centres set their own scale of charges for the training they deliver. This includes teaching and administrative staff but accommodation and resources can also be very expensive. If you are lucky enough to live in an area where you have a choice of centres, you may find that charges vary to some extent. All CPCAB centres go through the same approval process, so you can have confidence in the centre you choose.

Some training centres will be able to access funding support for their learners and it is worth speaking with them to see if you might be eligible. CPCAB’s progression route information shows which of our qualifications can be eligible for funding, however access to this will depend on the funding status of the centre you choose.

Please see: Am I eligible to receive funding?

It's worth looking at more than just the financial side of things though when choosing your centre. When you embark on your CPCAB training you are starting on a journey that will change your life. It's worth taking a little time to choose somewhere that meets your individual preference and learning needs.