This course is the final level of therapeutic counselling and covers higher-level techniques and tasks. This course will enable you to provide a therapeutic counselling service within an agency's framework. This is a vocational qualification combining workplace learning and academic study and is designed to meet the requirements of employers in developing counselling, psychological knowledge and skills applicable to the workplace. Learners develop professionally as counselling practitioners, increasing their knowledge and skills in studying and applying various counselling and Psychological models.

Applicants to this course must have completed BOTH the Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills AND the Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies, either provided by the College and the CPCAB or another certificated course by an approved awarding body. This previous training must have been delivered face-to-face or live via virtual classroom modalities equaling 180 guided learning hours (Level 2 plus Level 3). There is no accelerated entry to this course based on other qualifications, such as degrees or diplomas in other fields. Counselling training is unique in its approach to self-awareness, skills-based study and progression, so prior training must come from this field. An Interview is required for ALL candidates. Please make your application online and email us to ensure your application has been received.

Please be aware that the fees are payable at the start of each year, there is no fee remission, and the Advanced Learning Loan is not available for this course (other Providers my offer this facility)

Students learning in the classroom
  • What you will study
    • Theory integrative
    • Psychodynamic and humanistic, person-centred
    • Therapeutic counselling skills
    • Professional development
    • Practitioner workshops and supervision
    • Personal development sessions of personal therapy and counselling.
  • Assessment

    Assessment will be via a candidate portfolio and an externally assessed written exam paper

  • Moving Forward

    CPCAB Level 5 or Foundation degree in counselling with the Open University

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