cpcab level 4 - Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (TC-L4) -SATURDAY'S

This two-year part-time qualification equips learners with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to work as therapeutic counsellors in both healthcare and non-medical settings within an agency context.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Provide a therapeutic counselling service within the framework of an agency’s service.
• Progress to independent practice with experience, supervision support, or by completing PC-L5 or its equivalent.

Qualification Number - 500/8088/X

• Guided Learning Hours - 420 hours (minimum)

• Total Qualification Time - 1204 hours

• Credit value - 120

• Minimum age - 19 years

Qualification Structure :

7 mandatory units:

1. Working ethically, safely and professionally as a counsellor (R/600/9346)
2. Working within a counselling relationship (T/600/9355)
3. Working with client diversity in counselling work (J/600/9358)
4. Working within a user-centred approach to counselling (F/600/9472)
5. Working with self-awareness in the counselling process (H/600/9478)
6. Working within a coherent framework of counselling theory and skills (K/600/9482)
7. Working self-reflectively as a counsellor (F/600/9486)

Additional Information:

Weekly basis - Saturday 10am - 6pm

To gain an understanding of working as a counsellor remotely and to meet CPCAB requirements, 75% will be delivered in person (classroom based) and 25% online.

Cost of course - £2500 per year (includes registration fees to CPCAB) , instalment plans available. 

As part of the Level four, you will be expected to complete: (Additional costs)

An enhanced DBS Check

Placement hours - 100 hrs

Supervision to cover placement hours

Personal therapy - 20 hrs

Student Membership to the BACP