A Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies (CST-L3) at Christ Church

This is a 90 hour course, typically run on one day per month over the course of one year.

This qualification is for learners who have already acquired some counselling skills and now want to continue their training. It will not teach learners to be counsellors, but it will prepare them to undertake workplace experience as trainee counsellors.

CST-L3 is intended for candidates who, having already acquired CPCAB's Level 2 Certificate In Counselling Skills (or its equivalent), and want to:

»» take the next step in training to become a counsellor;
»» learn more about counselling theory and agency work.


The course is accredited by the CPCAB and the ACC (Association of Christian Counsellors).

For Further Information Contact Polly Hart through the Key Centre Tel 01262 404100

Pastoral Support at Christ Church Bridlington

Pastoral Support began in Christ Church 15 years ago. It was intended that Lay People within the congregation would provide the pastoral support that church members and the community would normally expect from their vicar. This resulted in Jonathan being able to concentrate on other aspects of his ministry.

Pastoral Support has been very successful in providing a confidential service within a church setting. Over 550 individuals have been seen since we began.

In addition over 350 people have been seen at “Listen'in”, our ‘drop-in’ service bookable at the Key Centre Reception, and available for any issue from simple listening or considering options or even ‘what was last Sunday’s sermon all about?’

All team members have undertaken a basic training course whilst the lead team members have undertaken further training, and some are accredited as counsellors with the ACC (Association of Christian Counsellors).

Pastoral Support and the “Listen’in Service” can be accessed through the Key Centre Reception Tel 01262 404100
If you are interested in developing your own Counselling Skills contact Polly Hart: 01262 404100