key information for level 6 

This qualification prepares experienced counsellors to provide clinical supervision to counselling practitioners in agencies or independent practice.

It develops your understanding of supervisory relationships, ethical responsibilities and supervision theory, alongside the practical skills needed to support and challenge supervisees.

Aspire Counselling Academy’s delivery of this qualification is currently awaiting CPCAB approval.

Applicants must hold either:
  • A CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, or equivalent, with at least two years’ post-qualifying experience of supervised client work; or
  • A CPCAB Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Skills and Theory, or Counselling Children and Young People, or equivalent, with at least one year’s post-qualifying experience of supervised client work.
You must be working as a counsellor under supervision and have access to suitable supervisees and supervisory supervision during the course.
Your qualifications, experience and readiness for supervision training will be explored through our application process.
Qualification: Level 6 Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling Supervision
Qualification code: TCSU-L6
Awarding body: CPCAB
Qualification number: 500/8222/X
Guided Learning Hours: Minimum 90 hours
Total Qualification Time: 328 hours
Credit value: 33
Minimum age: 19 years

Approval status: Aspire Counselling Academy is awaiting CPCAB approval to deliver this qualification.

Successful completion leads to the CPCAB Level 6 Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling Supervision.

A supervision qualification and professional-body accreditation are separate forms of recognition. Completing the course does not automatically grant supervisor accreditation or registration with a professional body.

If you are seeking a particular professional status, please check that organisation’s current requirements and application process.

January 2027
Delivery: Live online
Teaching day, session times: Saturday Mornings 10am - 2pm

The planned programme combines supervision theory, practical skills sessions, tutor observations, case discussions and reflective learning. Independent study and supervision practice will be required alongside taught sessions.

The course will proceed subject to CPCAB approval and sufficient student enrolments.

You are expected to attend all scheduled sessions and participate actively in discussions, practical exercises and group learning.

If you need to miss a session, please notify your tutor as soon as possible. Any missed learning will need to be discussed, including whether additional work or practical assessment is required.

Written catch-up work alone may not replace experiential learning or observed skills practice. Full attendance requirements will be explained before enrolment.

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You will need to set aside regular time outside taught sessions for reading, reflective writing, assignments and portfolio preparation.

You must also allow time for your supervision practice and supervision of supervision.

The qualification has a Total Qualification Time of 328 hours, including a minimum of 90 guided learning hours. 

Your weekly commitment will vary according to the coursework and practice activities being undertaken.

You must complete at least 15 hours of clinical supervision work with counselling practitioners.

You must also receive at least 5 hours of supervision of your supervisory work from an appropriately experienced clinical supervisor.

These are separate requirements. You will need to maintain records of both your supervision practice and the supervisory supervision you receive.
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You will need access to suitable counselling practitioners with whom you can undertake supervision practice during the course.
Please discuss your proposed arrangements with us during the application process so that suitability, support and any relevant permissions can be considered before practice begins.

Assessment includes a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your understanding and application of the qualification’s assessment criteria.

Evidence will include written and reflective work, practical supervision skills, tutor observations and records relating to your supervision practice.

You must demonstrate the required competence and complete all practice requirements to achieve the qualification. 

Full assessment guidance will be provided at the start of the course.

All courses can be paid in full or by monthly instalments.
ONLINE COURSE
The Level 6 course fee is £2,800 for the 25-week programme.
This includes all CPCAB registration fees.
Payment options:
  • Pay the full course fee of £2,800, or
  • Pay an initial deposit of £400, followed by 6 monthly payments of £400.
Total payable: £2,800.

Monthly instalments are invoiced and payable by bank transfer.

This course is subject to CPCAB approval and a minimum number of students registering. If we are unable to proceed, we will notify applicants and refund any course fees paid.
The £2,800 course fee includes CPCAB registration fees.

Other expenses may include books, supervision of your supervisory practice, and any necessary changes to your professional insurance.

Please check the arrangements and costs for supervisory supervision before committing to the course. 




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Aspire Counselling Academy is currently awaiting CPCAB approval to deliver this qualification.

If approval is not granted and we cannot proceed with the course, we will notify applicants and refund any course fees paid to Aspire.

The course is also subject to sufficient student enrolments. If it cannot proceed for this reason, applicants will be informed and any course fees paid will be refunded.