Key Information for Level 4
Purpose of Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
This two year part-time qualification gives learners the knowledge, skills and competencies to work as a therapeutic counsellor in an agency context in both health care and non-medical settings.
Successful completion of this course means you will be able to provide a therapeutic counselling service – initially within the context of an agency’s service framework but later (with experience and support from the supervisor, or by completing PC-L5 or its equivalent) may progress to independent practice.
This qualification meets all the requirements of SCoPEd Column A and provides candidates with a route to membership and accreditation with professional associations in counselling approved by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) e.g. BACP, NCPS, ACC.
Successful completion of this course means you will be able to provide a therapeutic counselling service – initially within the context of an agency’s service framework but later (with experience and support from the supervisor, or by completing PC-L5 or its equivalent) may progress to independent practice.
This qualification meets all the requirements of SCoPEd Column A and provides candidates with a route to membership and accreditation with professional associations in counselling approved by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) e.g. BACP, NCPS, ACC.
Industry recognised qualification
This qualification has been given Recognised Professional Qualification status by the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and, subject to the Society’s Terms & Conditions, is a route onto a national register of counsellors which is accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.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.
Qualification information
Qualification Number:
500/8088/X
Qualification Structure7 mandatory units:
420 hours (minimum)
Total Qualification Time:
1204 hours
Credit value;
120
Minimum age:
19 years
500/8088/X
Qualification Structure7 mandatory units:
- Working ethically, safely and professionally as a counsellor (R/600/9346)
- Working within a counselling relationship (T/600/9355)
- Working with client diversity in counselling work (J/600/9358)
- Working within a user-centred approach to counselling (F/600/9472)
- Working with self-awareness in the counselling process (H/600/9478)
- Working within a coherent framework of counselling theory and skills (K/600/9482)
- Working self-reflectively as a counsellor (F/600/9486)
420 hours (minimum)
Total Qualification Time:
1204 hours
Credit value;
120
Minimum age:
19 years
Progression
Successful Students can progress to:
- Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
- Level 5 Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Skills & Theory
- Level 5 Diploma in Counselling Children & Young People
- Level 6 Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling Supervision
- Open University Foundation Degree in Counselling
Course Payments
All course can be paid in full or by monthly payments
CLASSROOM BASED, ONE EVENING A WEEK & ONE FULL SUNDAY A MONTH ONLINE.
Level 4 course fee is £2500 (PER YEAR)
This includes all CPCAB registration fees
Initial deposit of £400
followed by monthly payments of £210 (x 10 payments)
Payable by monthly invoice or bank transfer
CLASSROOM BASED, ONE EVENING A WEEK & ONE FULL SUNDAY A MONTH ONLINE.
Level 4 course fee is £2500 (PER YEAR)
This includes all CPCAB registration fees
Initial deposit of £400
followed by monthly payments of £210 (x 10 payments)
Payable by monthly invoice or bank transfer
