Who is this course aimed at?

Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling is designed for those learners who are seeking to be professionally qualified counsellors.

Overview

This qualification is made up of credit rated units developed in association with Skills for Health, the Sector Skills Council for the Health and Social Care Sector. When combined with the ABC Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills, it meets the basic training requirement for recognition as a qualified counsellor.

Entry Requirements

You must have a level 3 ABC Certificate in Counselling or equivalent.

Dates and Times

19th September 2018 - 3rd July 2019

Time: 1.30pm - 9.00pm

Day: Wednesdays

Course Duration

2 years

Course Content

This is a portfolio based qualification and during the course you will cover the following 7 topics:

• Unit 1 – Professional Organisational issues in Counselling
• Unit 2 – Counselling in a Diverse Society
• Unit 3 – Counselling Theory
• Unit 4 – Advanced Counselling Skills
• Unit 5 – Self awareness for Counsellors
• Unit 6 – Research methodologies in Counselling
• Unit 7 – Counselling Placement

Teaching Methods

You will complete this qualification with a comprehensive and full understanding of the following:

• Ethical frameworks, including the importance of setting, supervision and casework management in counselling
• The impact diverse culture and heritage can have on the client/counsellor relationship in a multicultural society
• One major therapeutic model
• How to conduct a counselling session with a client in an ethical, effective and safe way
• How to increase self-awareness
• The purpose and importance of Research in counselling

Exams and Assessments

Externally assessed Portfolio.

Qualifications

ABC Level 4 Diploma in Counselling.

Progression

Learners who complete this qualification may progress to Postgraduate and Post Qualifying courses in counselling studies. Many learners progress towards national accreditation status with professional lead bodies.

Fees

£2882.00