Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

On completion of this course you will have the required skills and knowledge to work as a professional, qualified counsellor in a variety of settings dependent on your interests and preference.

The trans-formative nature of this course will challenge your core beliefs and how you view those around you. You must be prepared to be challenged by your tutor, supervisor and counsellor who will all support your development as a counsellor and as a person.

This is a 2 year course and we aim to support you

ASSESSMENT

There are written assignments to complete online and will be marked within 24-72 Hours.

PLACEMENT

To successfully complete the course you will need to complete 100 hours of counselling practice with clients over two years.

We do not provide placements this must be provided by the student.

SUPERVISION

It is a requirement that all counsellors and therefore student counsellors have regular supervision when working with clients. This ensures your safety, the client’s safety and aids to develop your skills and knowledge.We can point you towards provider around the country we do not provide this placement.

PERSONAL THERAPY

We recommend that you undergo some personal therapy over the two years, this ensures that you have addressed and worked through your own ‘stuff’ making you a safe, ethical, more understanding counsellor. It also provides you with the opportunity to find out more about yourself, uncover the ‘real’ you. This is something that is invaluable and will support the heavy emphasis on self reflection throughout the course.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

All learners must be aged 18 and over to complete the Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and will be assessed individually to determine their suitability to undertake foundation degree level learning and their ability to undergo the personal trans-formative nature of the course.

You do not need to have studied levels 2 or 3 in counselling to be accepted onto this course, we take into account your other previous academic qualifications, life experience, self awareness and most importantly you as a person.

DURATION

2 years . You have up to 3 years in total complete the program.