Is this the BACP Approved qualification?
Yes. Aspire Counselling Academy is approved to deliver the CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling – BACP Approved Practitioner Qualification (TC-L4-BACP).
What is the difference between TC-L4 and TC-L4-BACP?
The BACP-approved version includes additional professional recognition, online and telephone counselling competencies, and a direct progression route towards the BACP Certificate of Proficiency and BACP registration pathway.
What are the placement requirements?
Students must complete a minimum of 100 supervised client hours, including experience in both face-to-face and online/telephone counselling practice, in line with BACP Approved Qualification requirements.
Is the course face-to-face or online?
Teaching is delivered in person at Aspire Counselling Academy, with elements of online learning and online counselling competency development included as part of the qualification.
Can I work as a counsellor after completing Level 4?
Successful completion enables students to practise as qualified counsellors, subject to individual professional membership, supervision, and insurance requirements.
Does this qualification support progression towards BACP registration?
Yes. This qualification supports progression towards BACP registration and includes the BACP Approved Practitioner Qualification pathway.
What placement support is provided?
Aspire Counselling Academy provides guidance and support in helping students prepare for and secure suitable counselling placements.
What can I do after Level 4?
Many graduates progress into agency work, private practice, further CPCAB Level 5 training, specialist counselling fields, or professional membership pathways.
What attendance is required?
Students are expected to attend all training sessions to support successful completion of the qualification and meet CPCAB attendance requirements.
Entry requirements
You must have obtained both our Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills and our Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies, or their equivalent.
Course Payments
All course can be paid in full or by monthly payments
Level 4 course fee is £1950 (PER YEAR)
This includes all CPCAB registration fees
Initial deposit of £400
followed by monthly payments of £155 (x 10 payments)
Payable by monthly invoice or bank transfer
ADDITIONAL COSTS:
30 hours personal therapy to be completed by end of level 4.
BACP student membership fees
Supervision costs whilst in placement
Insurance for placement
What assessments are included?
Assessment includes coursework, skills practice, reflective learning, tutor observations, placement work, and internal assessment in line with CPCAB requirements.
Do I need my own personal therapy?
Personal therapy is required as part of professional and personal development.
Are there any additional course costs?
Additional costs include personal therapy, supervision, professional membership, placement-related expenses, and professional insurance
What qualification do I receive on completion?
Successful students receive the CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling – BACP Approved Practitioner Qualification (TC-L4-BACP).