key information for level 5 psychotherapeutic counselling 

Yes. The updated CPCAB Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling has been mapped to the competences outlined in SCoPEd Column B.

This qualification supports qualified counsellors in developing enhanced psychotherapeutic competencies associated with advanced therapeutic practice and professional progression.

This qualification is designed for qualified counsellors who want to deepen their psychotherapeutic practice and work more confidently with increased complexity.

It is particularly suitable for practitioners working in private practice, NHS settings, EAP services, education, and community counselling settings.

The course explores advanced psychotherapeutic counselling practice, including:
  • relational and integrative approaches
  • trauma-informed practice
  • attachment and developmental theory
  • therapeutic process
  • ethical complexity
  • reflective and reflexive practice
  • working with long-term and complex client presentations
Yes. This qualification supports practitioners seeking enhanced psychotherapeutic competencies and progression within counselling and psychotherapy practice.

Graduates may use this qualification to support progression into advanced counselling roles, private practice development, specialist agency work, and other professional pathways.

Applicants should already hold a recognised counselling qualification at Level 4 (or equivalent) and have experience working with clients in a counselling setting.

Yes. This is an advanced post-qualifying diploma designed for counsellors already working in practice who wish to deepen their clinical understanding and psychotherapeutic skills.
Training includes:
  • interactive classroom or blended learning
  • supervised practice
  • reflective journals and written assignments
  • experiential learning
  • group discussion and feedback
  • theory-informed clinical development
Psychotherapeutic counselling focuses on deeper relational work and longer-term therapeutic process.

It supports practitioners in working more effectively with complex emotional, relational, and psychological difficulties through reflective, ethically grounded, and integrative practice.

You must have obtained a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling or its equivalent.
Qualification Number
500/8386/7
Guided Learning Hours
120 hours
Total Qualification Time
458 hours
Credit value
46
Minimum age
19 years
All course can be paid in full or by monthly payments

ONLINE COURSE
Level 5 course fee is £2800
This includes all CPCAB registration fees
Initial deposit of £400
followed by monthly payments of £400 (x 6 payments)

Payable by monthly invoice or bank transfer

This qualification is awarded by CPCAB, the UK’s leading awarding body specialising in counselling and psychotherapy training