Therapeutic Counselling - CPCAB Level 4 Diploma

You will develop your understanding and practice of therapeutic counselling based on an integrative theoretical model. You will cover Ethical practice, Psychopathology, Specialist issues, Group training supervision, Counselling skills practice and on-going process groups.

You will set up an agency placement during the first part of the course and will also undertake a minimum of 40 hours of personal therapy during the course.

You need to have successfully completed a Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies, or equivalent, and require 2 references (including a tutor recommendation). You will also have an interview.

You will undergo an external assessment and have to produce a portfolio of case studies and will be required to complete all units.

On successful completion of this course, you will achieve the CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, awarded by the Counselling and Psychology Central Awarding Body.

Following this course, you can progress to the CPCAB Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling or the CPCAB Level 5 Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Skills and Theory.