LEVEL 4 DIPLOMA IN THERAPEUTIC COUNSELLING TC-L4
(HUMANISTIC ROUTE) CPCAB ACCREDITED & BACP APPROVED
PRACTITIONER QUALIFICATION – YEAR 1
Designed For
This two year, part time (PT), course is designed for candidates who wish to train to become a counsellor working in a counselling service agency. This course is humanistic in orientation, with a core approach being Person-Centred and additional elements of Gestalt and Psychosynthesis. Successful completion of this course means that you will be able to provide a therapeutic counselling service within the context of an agency’s service framework. The CPCAB Diploma has achieved recognition from the Open University and has been credited with 120 points towards a foundation degree in counselling. The course is delivered via blended learning and 48 hours of the course will be delivered online.
Units of Study
- Working ethically, safely and professionally as a counsellor
- Working within a counselling relationship
- Working with client diversity in counselling work
- Working within a user-centred approach to counselling
- Working with self-awareness in the counselling process
- Working within a coherent framework of counselling theory and skills
- Working self-reflectively as a counsellor
Assessment
Assessment methods will be both internal and external.
You will be required to produce an audio tape of a personally recorded counselling session which will be externally assessed. Complete 100 hours of supervised client work as a formally contracted volunteer within an counselling agency. You will also be required to complete a minimum of 40 hours of personal counselling therapy.
You will be expected to build a portfolio. The three assessment methods used throughout the training are review of documents, assessed observation, testimony and meeting course criteria. This ensures that all aspects of the seven processes of practitioner development are evidenced.
Entry Requirement
Minimum age of entry 20 years.
Hold CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills and CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies, or Recognised Prior Learning (RPL).
You will be asked to attend an Interview, where your readiness to cope with the course content will be explored.
You will need to provide a reference from your most recent tutor.
Admission to Year 2 is dependent on successfully completing Year 1.
Dates & Times – FRIDAY 10.00AM – 4.00PM
| COST OF TRAINING: | £3295.00 |
| CPCAB EXAM | YES |
| CPCAB REGISTRATION FEE: | £359.00 |
| BACP REGISTRATION FEE (COP): | £70.00 |
| DAY/TIME: | Friday 10.00am to 4.00pm |
| START DATES: | Friday 26th January 2024 |
| FINISH DATES: | Friday 13th December 2024 |
| NUMBER OF SESSIONS: | 35 |
| TOTAL NUMBER OF GUIDED LEARNING HOURS | 210 |
| NUMBER OF ONLINE GUIDED LEARNING HOURS | 48 |
| TUTORIALS: | 3 (1 Per Term) |
Dates & Times – DATES FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 – TBC
| COST OF TRAINING: | TBC |
| CPCAB EXAM | YES |
| CPCAB REGISTRATION FEE: | TBC |
| BACP REGISTRATION FEE (COP): | TBC |
| DAY/TIME: | TBC |
| START DATES: | TBC |
| FINISH DATES: | TBC |
| NUMBER OF SESSIONS: | 35 |
| TOTAL NUMBER OF GUIDED LEARNING HOURS | 210 |
| NUMBER OF ONLINE GUIDED LEARNING HOURS | 48 |
| TUTORIALS: | 3 (1 Per Term) |
Dates & Times – DATES FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 – TBC
| COST OF TRAINING: | TBC |
| CPCAB EXAM | YES |
| CPCAB REGISTRATION FEE: | TBC |
| BACP REGISTRATION FEE (COP): | TBC |
| DAY/TIME: | TBC |
| START DATES: | TBC |
| FINISH DATES: | TBC |
| NUMBER OF SESSIONS: | 35 |
| TOTAL NUMBER OF GUIDED LEARNING HOURS | 210 |
| NUMBER OF ONLINE GUIDED LEARNING HOURS | 48 |
| TUTORIALS: | 3 (1 Per Term) |
Please note that there is an additional fee of £70.00 charged in Year 1 for the BACP Certificate of Proficiency.
The Training Costs include, tuition fees, course materials, tutorials and Course Leaders visit to placements. (Excludes textbooks).
Fees can be paid in full prior to the commencement of the course.
A monthly payment plan is available. A deposit is required (this is non-refundable). For details please contact Administration.
Fees can be paid by Credit or Debit Card, Standing Order or Direct Debit.
Additional Costs
Personal therapy 40 hours (minimum) with a BACP Registered Counsellor/Psychotherapist, working from a Humanistic orientation, minimum of 450 client hours.
Supervision costs if they are not provided by agency placement.
Joining a professional membership organisation, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Professional indemnity insurance.
Location
Set in beautiful, historic Rochester, at Ocean Consultancy Services Limited, 135 High Street Rochester Kent ME1 1EW. Ample car parking, rail and bus links nearby.
Accreditation
This is a Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB) course, which is accredited by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) into the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). Qualification number: 500/8088/X
Application for the Course
Please contact Administration on 01634 843733 or via email to admin@oceanconsultancyltd.co.uk for an application form and full course information details.
Progression Route
On successful completion of the Level 4 Diploma, you may apply for entry onto our Level Diploma 5 in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, which leads to independent practitioner status. Details of these opportunities will be discussed during your training programme.