Level 4 Diploma in Therapeuthic Counselling

Course Content

• Professional organisational issues in counselling
• Counselling in a diverse society
• Counselling theory
• Advanced counselling skills
• Self-awareness for counsellors
• Research methodologies

Course Requirements

• You must have English GCSE grade 4 (level 4) or above.
• Hold a ABC Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills (course to have been completed in the last 3 years).
• A satisfactory reference from your level 3 tutor.
• A successful interview (see ‘Enrolment Process).
• DBS check (dated within 3 months of the start of the course).
• Complete a student membership with BACP (this will be submitted at the start of the course and is at your own expense).

During the course you must

• Undertake 100 hours of placement work.
• Complete at least 20 hours in one-to-one counselling with a BACP accredited therapist
• Undertake a minimum of 13, ninety minute one-to-one sessions with an appropriately qualified supervisory counsellor. (NB: one ninety minute session is required for every twelve hours on placement work.)

You will need to understand the demanding and personal nature of the course. Whilst this course is by no means ‘therapy’ for some it can present an emotional challenge. We therefore ask you to consider whether you are able to take on the course at this time. For example, we welcome applications from those who have experience of therapy, however, joining the course whilst still in therapy needs to be given careful consideration.

Please note: if you have been in recovery we ask that you have been clear for a minimum of two years before applying for this course.

The course will run subject to minimum numbers being reached.

Progression

Successful completion of the course awards qualified status and entitles you to apply for jobs as Counsellors.

You may also progress onto postgraduate and post-qualifying courses in counselling studies that are designed to enhance the practice, skills and knowledge of a practicing counsellor. This can include training in your chosen specialism.

Many candidates progress towards national accreditation status with lead bodies such as The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Enrolment Process

In the first instance you should complete the ‘Apply Now’ application form, after which you will receive an email acknowledging your application has been received.

Next, we will contact you to arrange an interview. This interview will be conducted at the centre and in addition to a formal interview may also involve both skills practice and some group work.

Following the interview successful applications will be offered a place on the course. Acceptance of this offer will mean that the course fee is payable.

NB: The centre reserves the right to cancel the course (providing a full refund) dependent on student numbers