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Therapeutic Counselling Level 4 CPCAB Diploma

Course overview

This course is also available from Bracknell and Wokingham College.

 

On completing a further period of study and/or experience you will be able to work in private practice. It is also a valuable qualification for a wide range of occupational roles involving working with people.

Those who have already completed levels two and three in counselling and want to train to become a fully qualified counsellor.

By studying with us, you will directly benefit from:

  • Well-qualified and experienced tutors who are practicing counsellors
  • Validation through the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB) the largest awarding organisation in the field of counselling, with more than 150 approved training centres and over 11,000 candidates qualifying with them each year
  • High success rates

Please be aware that professional body registration costs of £718 are payable on enrolment as part of the first-year fees.

  • Fee for year 1 will be £2335 tuition plus £718 registration
  • Fee for year 2 will be £2335 tuition

You will learn via a combination of:

  • classroom discussion
  • presentations
  • lectures
  • DVDs
  • skills exercises
  • role plays

Homework: You will need to allow plenty of time for reading, reflecting and writing assignments. You will also be required to attend personal therapy and find and attend a placement including attending supervision (100 client hours with a minimum of 5 clients needed to pass the course).

Successful interview process. You also need to have the CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills and CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies or their equivalent recognised qualifications and GCSE English grade 4/C.

This course qualifies you to work as a counsellor in an agency setting and is an important step towards being able to work in private practice.

Completion of a further Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (120 hours) prepares you to work fully independently, such as in a private practice, for example.

Alternatively you could study the Psychotherapeutic Counselling Level 5 CPCAB Diploma, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Level 5 CPCAB Diploma, or an Open University Foundation Degree.

You could also go into private practice after a period of working as an agency counsellor. You may also be eligible to study on the BA (Hons) ‘top up’ degree at Guildford College if you have Accredited Prior Learning at Level 5, or a tutor recommendation for Level 6 study.

When applying, please fill in your application form as completely as you can as it forms an important part of the selection process.

We will need to know which (if any) previous counselling courses you have either completed or are in the process of completing and at which level. Please let us know the awarding body for the counselling course(s) you’ve done and, for qualifications other than NCFE or CPCAB, we will need to know the total course hours.

Please also write a detailed personal statement.

Course Starts in 165 Days
  • 9 September 2024 - 24 July 2026
  • 2 Years
    • 16-18: £3053
    • Adult: £4670
    • 19+ Loans: £4670

      This course is eligible for Advanced Learner Loan funding.

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