CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

There are 7 mandatory units:
Unit 1 - Working ethically, safely and professionally as a counsellor.
Unit 2 - Working within a counselling relationship.
Unit 3 - Working with client diversity in counselling work.
Unit 4 - Working within a user-centred approach to counselling.
Unit 5 - Working with self-awareness in the counselling process.
Unit 6 - Working within a coherent framework of counselling theory and skills.
Unit 7 - Working self-reflectively as a counsellor.

This qualification leads to counselling employment in agency settings but does not qualify students for private practice, that requires Level 5 study. It can support professional development or lead to employment in related fields.

Students can progress to work within an Agency setting and/or can choose to continue their studies with progression to Level 5 study and training. On completion of the course, once in clinical practice, counsellors can work towards accredited recognition by a professional body such as BACP, UKCP, NCS, HGI, BPC and ACC.

This is a challenging course requiring significant self-reflection and growth as well as academic achievement. The following entry criteria are required to ensure your best chance of success:• A proficient pass of a relevant Level 3 counselling studies training course, which included face-to-face skills practice• GCSE English Language Grade 4 (C) or above. If English is not your first language, you will need to show that your English language skills are at a high enough level to succeed in your studies, and you must hold an IELTS 6.0 overall with 6.0 in reading and writing.• 19+ years old.• Ability to translate intra-personal experience into written and spoken language• Able to benefit from self-development and evidence personal insight• Emotional stability*• Ability to form a counselling relationship• Awareness of difference and diversity• Able to cope with course content** • Be motivated towards developing as a counselling practitioner• A health questionnaire, completed by the student’s GP, will be provided to confirm that the course is suitable for the student.

*This qualification is not suitable for those who are currently in a state of severe emotional difficulty and/or severe psychological distress. **The nature of this course involves experiential elements that will involve some personal disclosure and associated personal developmental activities.

Additional Costs:• a variety of textbooks are available in the College and online, however students may wish to purchase their own copies. Prices of core textbooks range from £15-55. • Personal counselling (minimum of 30 hrs over two years) between £35.00 and £50.00 per session• Supervision (if not provided within the Agency) between £50 and £80 per session. A minimum of 1.5 hours of supervision per calendar month• Student membership of the BACP (costs set by BACP)• Student counsellor insurance (costs are set by insurers)• GP Health questionnaire (costs are set by the GP but are typically c£60)

As part of your course, we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate. Bursaries may also be available to cover the cost of some trips.Your course fee includes candidate registration with CPCAB and your first attempt at the external assessments. If a re-sit of an external assessment is required, you will be responsible for meeting the cost of the re-sit at the rate charged by the CPCAB at the time. The course fee covers the cost of the course for the advertised course dates. In very exceptional circumstances, CPCAB may approve an extension of your completion date. In this instance, the College reserves the right to charge an additional fee to cover the costs of that extension. The amount of this fee will be stated in your course handbook

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions s

CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.